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[For Seniors] Enjoy Summer to the Fullest! Fun Summer-Only Activities Introduced

Here are some recreational activities and games for older adults to enjoy the hot summer.

When the heat is intense, going out can be difficult, right? Many seniors probably think, “I still want to make the most of summer!” In this article, we’ve gathered games you can enjoy indoors as well as recreational activities that incorporate classic summer traditions.

If you’re looking for summer recreation ideas for senior facilities such as day-service centers, please use this as a reference!

[For Seniors] Enjoy the Summer! Introducing Fun, Summer-Only Activities (81–90)

Ring toss game in pairs

Cooperating in pairs ( =ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ Ring Toss Game #Recreation #DayService #Balm
Ring toss game in pairs

When we think of ring toss, it’s usually a game where you throw rings toward a target on the ground.

But let’s try a cooperative version you can enjoy in pairs: the “Pair Ring Toss Game”! Sit facing each other on chairs.

One person throws the rings, and the other holds a stick and becomes the target.

While the target person could stay still, in this game they can move the stick to try to catch the ring—so the target moves.

Take turns being the thrower and the target.

The team’s score is the total of both players’ points.

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Treasure Hunt with Water Beads

[Senior Recreation] Rec-Craftsman Series Part 77: 'Treasure Hunt with Water Beads'
Treasure Hunt with Water Beads

Here’s a recreation activity using Puyo Puyo Balls that’s popular across a wide range of ages.

Puyo Puyo Balls, also known as aqua beads, start out small, but when soaked in water they grow into large, round, jelly-like squishy objects.

In this game, you mix in some glass marbles, and the person who can quickly pick out only the marbles wins.

The tactile sensation is pleasant, and distinguishing between similarly sized hard and soft objects also serves as good hand therapy—so give it a try!

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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In conclusion

We introduced recreational activities and games that allow seniors to fully enjoy the summer. How did you like them? Since most of them can be done indoors, you can still enjoy summer even if you’re concerned about the sun or the heat. It’s also a great idea to combine the games we introduced and hold a summer festival or a cool evening festival. Let’s all make wonderful summer memories together!