It was all part of the fun you had at the August play schemes which seemed to be a huge hit in these photos.
We have got archive photos from Farringdon, Carley Hill, Pallion, Ford and Hylton.
We have got them from play schemes in Red House and Castletown. The one common denominator is all these scenes were from the 1970s.
Take a look and see who you can recognise.
1. Take a look at tug of war - 1979-style
Sunderland Police organised a series of play scheme throughout the borough in 1979. The Apollo Six, pictured, tries to outdo the Wilson's Warriors in a tug of war contest at the police play scheme at Monkwearmouth School. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Serving up memories from 1978
Tracey Cumming 10, serves to Tracey Cook at the Red House play scheme. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. A cracking time in Castletown
Playing on the inflatable balloon at the 1975 Castletown play scheme. Recognise anyone? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Leaping through hoops in 1978
Six-year old Joanne Whiting leaps through the hoop with Lynn Coundon (8) holding on tight at the King George V playing fields play scheme 42 years ago. Photo: Sunderland Echo