If you have kids, summer can be a long and difficult few months–not because of the kids, but because of the weather. Dealing with a hot and comfortable child can be tough, so in order to avoid that, here are a few fun ways to keep the kids cool in your Sherman Oaks apartment this summer.

Balloon toss
Balloon fight
Water gun tag
Watermelon eating contest
Visit a local pool
Visit a lake
A day at the beach
Visit an aquarium

Wash the car

Run through sprinklers

Go for a walk

Sit outside

Water paint

Once summer hits, you will be to be creative when it comes to find ways to cool off. Do whatever takes and think out of the box.