Pool Party Checklist
Table of Contents
Preparing the Party
Choose a theme for your party.
Send invitations that highlight your theme.
Have an indoor location ready as backup.
Be sure that both the primary and rain locations can comfortably hold seating for all of the guests.
Make sure there is enough space to serve food and drinks.
Decorate the party area with cushions and pillows on chairs and benches.
Arrange vases full of flowers.
Have extra sunscreen, extra towels and plastic bags for people to take their wet swimming suits and towels.
Be sure to keep any cold foods refrigerated or frozen until it is time to serve them.
At the Pool
Make sure you've got plenty of lounge and beach chairs around the swimming pool.
Have plenty of rafts available for adults.
Set up games, such as darts, beach volleyball or badminton.
Serve a selection of easy-to-snack-on dips and spreads.
Serve kabobs, fried chicken, fruit salads, vegetable trays and ice cream sundaes.
Serve the food on plastic recyclable plates with plastic eating utensils.
Provide plenty of napkins or wet towelettes.
Play your favorite summer tunes outside on waterproof speakers.
Provide guests with some shelter from the hot summer sun.
Set your own pool rules.
Make sure people know where the deep end is.
Always make sure that an adult is supervising children in the swimming pool at all times.
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Who it's for
This Pool Party Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Pool Party essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Pool Party structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Pool Party Checklist
- Save Pool Party Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Pool Party (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.