Outdoor Activities for Kids To Do This Summer
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Sending your kids out into the backyard to play is a great move, but you don’t want them to stand around with nothing to do.
Giving them a few game ideas to help get them started is a good idea. This post has the ultimate list of outdoor activities and games for your kids to try this summer!
Are your kids driving you absolutely NUTS indoors this summer and you want to get them outside?
Or, maybe they are little angels and you just want to provide them with some fun new activities and games to help them enjoy their time off from school and the warmer weather. 🙂
Whatever the case, here are our top favorite outdoor games your kids will have an absolute blast playing this year. Get ready for hours of outdoor fun!
The Best Outdoor Games for Kids
Summer is the perfect time for kids to get outside and play. With warm weather and longer days, there are plenty of opportunities for fun outdoor games and activities!
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These activities and games not only keep them active but also engage their mind. Let’s get into it!
1. DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint
You can help the kiddos make this super easy DIY sidewalk chalk paint and then let them go nuts painting in the driveway. Especially if your kids love arts & crafts, this outdoor activity will be right up there alley.
They can express their creativity all summer long with this simple sidewalk chalk paint. Plus, you’ll save money by not having to constantly buy already made sidewalk chalk paint.
2. Bump N’ Bounce Body Bumpers
Your kids will go CRAZY over this fun game. Siblings especially really love “bumping into” their brother or sister.
Don’t worry, there is a fun and safe cushion inflatable surface. Ideally, this game is recommended for ages 4 to 12.
Get ready for your kids to BEG to go play outside just to play this fun game together!
3. Summer Walk Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Take a walk through the neighborhood or find a local walking trail to spend an afternoon. This FREE printable outdoor scavenger hunt keeps the kids interested and engaged on the walk. No more dragging them along!
Enjoy special outdoor time with your kids and they might just learn something while they’re at it. They are sure to have fun exploring nature!
4. Outdoor Shooting Game
Trust me, kids will spend hours and hours trying to hit the moving target on this game.
It includes 2 popper air toy guns, 1 electric rotating moving target and 24 foam balls. Siblings can bond over trying to play this together!
Even parents have fun playing this game. Best for kids ages 5+. Kids will be running to the backyard to play!
5. DIY Super Soaker Sponge Balls
What kid doesn’t love some summer water fun? Kids will love splashing around, throwing these at siblings, pressing them into the sidewalk, etc. They are so inexpensive to make and anyone can do it.
Pull them out whenever the kids want a little outdoor water fun this summer!
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6. Flying Disc Rocket Launcher
Girls and boys alike loove chasing around these flying disc after shooting them out of the rocket launcher.
Load up the discs into the rocket launcher and step on the pedal. It will launch the saucer into the air!
7. Water Gun Target Game
This water gun target game is SO fun and the kids will love jumping in to help create the targets. Follow the steps in this blog post to make the DIY targets and how to play the game.
8. Kids Disc Golf
Set up this family disc golf set (it’s kid friendly!) and let the kids learn how to play disc golf with each other!
It comes with everything you need and is also great for working on their hand eye coordination.
If you have a fence around your house, you can easily hang the targets up there. If not, find a tree or another object to put the targets.
9. Homemade Chalk
Your kids can help you make this chalk! Then, they can pull it out any time they want to go outside and color in the driveway or neighborhood. This is a fun outdoor summer activity for kids!
Make any shape and any color by following this simple homemade chalk tutorial.
10. Outdoor Bowling Set
Try this blow up outdoor bowling set for a morning of fun for the kids!
The entire family can have fun outside bowling with these inflatable bowling pins and ball.
11. DIY At-Home Zip-line
We’re loving this idea from House On Austin and how they took a simple zipline kit and installed it in their yard for the kids to enjoy. If you have the outdoor space for this one, it might be worth looking into.
Don’t these kids look like they are having tons of fun? Who wouldn’t want a zipline!
12. Badminton Game
Elementary and Middle school aged kids will have an absolute blast playing badminton this summer.
This set comes with everything you need to easily set up a game in the backyard!
13. Outdoor Math Game
Vicky created this outdoor math game that combines learning with some fun physical activity and good old friendly competition! This game only uses a few basic supplies.
You can find all of the instructions on how to set up this game and how to play in this blog post!
14. How To Make Giant Bubbles Solution & DIY Bubble Wand
Learn how to make giant bubbles solution and a DIY bubble wand for hours of fun this summer! Your kids will loveee running outside to play with these bubbles.
Conclusion
As summer rolls around, outdoor games and activities become a big part of kids’ days. They offer a fun way to spend time outside while getting some exercise in and enjoying the weather.
These activities are great for keeping kids active and can fill up their summer with excitement and adventures!
Whether it’s running around, playing group games with their siblings, or just exploring nature with a scavenger hunt, there’s always something to do that keeps them engaged and happy throughout the season.
