My February birthday kid had an indoor pool party in first grade. It was super fun. Biggest problem was that very few parents stayed and the kids were very slow in getting dressed and moving to the party room after, so we were very rushed on pizza and cake.

We went to many indoor pool parties when my son was that age. Kids love it. Parents who don't can decline. They always had a good turn out.

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Anonymous wrote:We have been to a few and hosted one at Cub Run. All were well attended and at ours, every parent dropped off. No one even stayed. We had plenty of family there to help so it was fine. People love winter swim parties.

That's the catch right there, do you really want to be responsible for like 10 kids that you don't know their swimming abilities?

I just checked my old photos. They were 8 when we had that party. We were okay with it because we had enough family members there, there are lots of lifeguards and Cub Run has life jackets for anyone who requested them. They had a mini lazy river. 8 is older than 6 and I realize that.

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Once kids turn around 8 the swim parties aren't as popular. But from 4 to 8 we are at swim parties at least once a month in the winter. Just put in your invitation you want parents to stay to enjoy food and company.

Yeah, I've been ti plenty of these parties at local swin schools and the ynca in the winter. Pool parties for that age the parents stick around and they usually have a life guard. It's 2 hours if swimming, food and cake.

Anonymous wrote:We have been to a few and hosted one at Cub Run. All were well attended and at ours, every parent dropped off. No one even stayed. We had plenty of family there to help so it was fine. People love winter swim parties.

That's the catch right there, do you really want to be responsible for like 10 kids that you don't know their swimming abilities?

Anonymous wrote:As a parent, I would hate this. My kid would love it, but isnt a strong swimmer and I would feel the need to be watching them like a hawk the entire time.

Just make sure you have a plan and set expectations or plan for a lifeguard etc if the venue doesnt require it.

This. My kid at 6 couldn’t swim very well. Plus the changing and going home with wet hair (cold) would be a hassle.

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Anonymous wrote:No pool parties until or over. It’s too stressful with younger kids.

That was supposed to say Over 10.

Ehh. Lots of kids start swim team at 5 or 6. I say go for it.

Anonymous wrote:We have been to a few and hosted one at Cub Run. All were well attended and at ours, every parent dropped off. No one even stayed. We had plenty of family there to help so it was fine. People love winter swim parties.

How old were the kids though? I wouldn't have felt comfortable dropping off at a pool party at 6.

Anonymous wrote:No pool parties until or over. It’s too stressful with younger kids.

That was supposed to say Over 10.

No pool parties until or over. It’s too stressful with younger kids.

Anonymous wrote:For 6 year olds, shallow water only..

This

Just know your audience. Can most of the kids swim? Parents will want to stay. And then the whole changing thing. 6 feels a little young for a party like this.

Most parents would prefer a drop off party.