Fun in the Sun

We've had three different intex pools over the last several years. The largest one was the most expensive at around $200, but we got it on clearance in the winter. The last one we had was the smallest (8 or 10 feet, I think) and it was around $80 (on sale). They were nice for the first several weeks, but got pretty gross towards the end of summer. The filter isn't big enough and vacuums are usually more than the pool- chemicals and a strainer can only keep it so clean. For a temporary thing, one of the smaller intex pools would be great- and cheaper than a pool pass. Try Target or Walmart.

Have you looked into intex pools. They are not too expensive and well worth it. We have had intex for over 10 years :)

ive seen pretty big blow up pools at the pool store u can buy that definatley dont cost 400$ but arent those litlle crappy tiny baby blowup pools

Super Soakers, those are a hit at my house. You could also buy a slip and slide or if you have a trampoline, we used to put a sprinkler underneath and jump and splash.

mykids are 4 and 6 and so far we have been able to get by with a blow up pool.. they last the summer and then they have a hole.. but they are only $40.. so it nto abig deal.

turn on the sprinklers.. those are always fun.

We've got a great public pool in our community. There's also the YMCA.

Maybe it's because your son is used to a pool, but we have never had one and still have plenty of fun outside in the summer. I usually get a little blow up pool and fill that with water, we put out a blanket and we have a little "under the bed" rubbermaid tote filled with sand as a sandbox. All are very cheap (under $10 each) and provide plenty of fun.
In addition we also start vegetable beds in the spring that we weed, water and harvest. If you don't have space for a garden bed, make a little container garden... very educational too.
It's freezing here... so I am a bit jealous... enjoy the sun.