These kids know the answer!

Sunscreen, a towel, sunglasses… those are the basics of pool necessities.

But if you really want to beat the dog days of summer, you need a few more things.

A handful of kids at Cape Splash in Cape Girardeau, MO shared their secrets for a perfect pool day.

BONUS: if you’re going to a public pool or water park, get their early to snag a chair.

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