Party Theme Idea #4 Cooler Event

What is a cooler event you ask? It is something I made up after buying a $20- 10 gallon- baby blue cooler from Wal-Mart. I was so excited! My first cooler! Remember I am a college student and I can make fun out of almost anything. I know it may seem lame but I was able to make this into an event that would be easy, fun, and simple. This is what you will need:

1. Find a location!
For a simple event like this you can go to your local recreation park. Search online for parks near you that you have never been to before. Lake parks are scenery.

2. What's for lunch!
Find recipes that would go in the cooler(s). Having snacks like chips and pretzels would be a great dry food that will not require to be placed in the cooler. In this case it would be smart to create a checklist.

3. Ask a friend!
It's good to have multiple coolers, one for food and the other for drink. If you only have one cooler, ask a friend to borrow theirs.

4. Activities!
I know so far it seems just like a picnic but it wouldn't be complete without activities. Bring a Frisbee, a throwing ball [football, soccer ball, or some type of sports ball] Jump ropes, hulla-hoop, and even a kite [if it happens to be windy that day].

5. Other materials you may need!
-Blankets
-Plates
-Utensils
-Napkins
-Cups
-Trash bags
-Sunscreen
-Extra clothes [In case their is swimming or boating riding involved]
-Hair pins [You may get hot and want to throw your hair in a ponytail]
-Extra shoes and socks [If you decide to wear sandals, it may be a good idea to bring a pair of sneakers to run in]

*TIP #1! 
Put drinks in the freezer about two-three hours before the trip to keep them nice and cold.

*TIP #2! 
Have an alarm go off to remind you to take out the drinks from the freezer.