As summertime rolls around for your community, it’s time to start thinking about the activities you could plan to bring your community together. A strong sense of true community builds loyalty and spirit, and there is no better way to organically grow this feeling than with shared fun activities that all community members are invited to participate in. For the summer months, a community-wide cookout for residents and management alike is a great way to build this relationship, and 5 tips on hosting a summertime community cookout are:

1. Do it potluck style

Doing the cookout potluck style helps to bring every member of the community into the fold, and gives them a way to show off their cooking or other sort of contribution prowess. Invite community members to make and bring their most prized dish, favorite game, or some event prizes, and see how it inspires everyone to get involved.

2. Organize the layout

Having a committee from the community to help to organize the layout and map out where all the activities will be taking place within the community is another great way to get everyone working together and providing input to make it the best it can be. Have a map drawn up of the community, and organize a team that can use the map to determine how the final cookout layout will look.

3. Plan a variety of fun activities

A variety of fun activities will get families of all types and sizes involved, and get everyone having fun together before or after enjoying all the delicious food everyone has to offer. Frisbee games, slip and slides, races, coloring stations for the kids, and other fun summer-friendly things to do will be a big hit with residents and guests alike!

4. Get playlist input

No summertime cookout is complete without a great summer playlist, and getting suggestions from around the community is a great way to ensure the playlist will have a little something for everyone.

5. Use social media to advertise and organize

Social media platforms like Facebook can be used to make simple groups and invitations that keep everyone in the know about the cookout and what their own contributions may be.

Fostering a true sense of community is a great way to build loyalty and spirit, and hosting a summertime cookout is a fun and organic way to make this feeling a reality. For more tips on building loyalty and community, check us out at OccupancySolutions.com.