Artificial wave pool

Okay kiddo, so an artificial wave pool is like a giant swimming pool but instead of regular still water, it has special equipment that creates waves that you can surf on or play in just like if you went to a beach!

It's called "artificial" because it's man-made and not a natural body of water like an ocean or a lake. The wave-making machine, also known as a wave generator, is usually installed at one end of the pool and it can create different types and sizes of waves depending on how the machine is set up.

Some wave pools have a few waves at a time, others can have hundreds! This makes them really popular with surfers who live in areas without access to the ocean or those who want to practice and improve their skills in between trips to the beach.

But, like any other pool, it's important to be careful and stay safe. Wave pools usually have lifeguards to help keep everyone safe and to make sure no one gets hurt while playing or surfing in the waves.

So, that's it - an artificial wave pool is just like a regular swimming pool but with waves, which makes it super fun for surfing and swimming!