[Care Facility] A Summer Festival for Everyone: A Collection of Games That Seniors Can Enjoy Safely
When you think of summer traditions, lively summer festivals come to mind! Even in care facilities, events that capture the colors of the season create special moments filled with smiles.
This time, we’ve gathered game ideas for summer festivals that older adults can truly enjoy.
From yo-yo fishing and target shooting to DIY watermelon splitting and takoyaki-themed games, there are plenty of playful touches to spark childlike excitement.
How about sharing heartwarming moments while reminiscing about fond memories? Please use these ideas to help plan your summer festival.
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[Care Facility] A Summer Festival for Everyone: A Collection of Games Seniors Can Enjoy Safely (11–20)
Yo-yo fishing
Speaking of summer festivals, yo-yo fishing is one of the popular attractions, isn’t it? A tub filled with water and colorful, inflated water balloons—just the sight of it really livens up a summer fair, doesn’t it? Each balloon has a rubber loop, and you drop a hook aiming for that loop.
You can attach the hook to the end of a paper twist (koyori), but to make it easier to fish, you could also tie a hook to the end of cotton string and use something like chopsticks as a fishing rod.
The longer the string, the harder it gets, so keeping it short makes it easier and is recommended.
In conclusion
Games like target shooting, senbonbiki (lucky string pulling), and goldfish scooping—activities that evoke nostalgic memories—are perfect for enjoying together with seniors, all with smiles. While gently offering support through games that capture the spirit of a summer festival, share a heart-thumping moment that brings out your inner child. I hope this serves as inspiration for a memorable summer festival plan.