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20 Fun Outdoor Games Will Keep the Kids Busy All Summer Long
They can play these games in a group or with their siblings.
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Most years, kids would just be getting out of school at this time. But this year due to COVID-19, most kids have been home for months already. But now that they're finished with online classes, it's officially summer. And even though many summer camps have been canceled and getting together with friends is a bit tricky because of social distancing, you can still keep alive the magic of summer. And what better way to really feel the spirit of the season than by getting outside and participating in some fun outdoor activities for kids. These outdoor games and activities are the answer to the constant summertime question of "Mom, I'm bored, what can I do?" Plus, they don't require you to drive to the nearest park, get a bunch of their friends together, or spend a ton of money. You can simply set up a scavenger hunt or an obstacle course in the backyard, and you're good to go. Happy summer!
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Giant Checkers
Classic checkers is always a fun game, but when you supersize it and play in the backyard it's even better. Make your own giant checker pieces or pick up an official set.
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Slip and Slide
On the hottest days of summer there's nothing like a slip and slide to cool you off. They're easy to set up, use, and clean up, so all you have to do is get the hose ready and prepare for an afternoon of laughs.
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Tic-Tac-Toe
Tic-tac-toe isn't just an indoor game. Grab some chalk and play your way across the driveway. Winner gets first dibs on a popsicle.
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Volleyball
If you're feeling adventurous, set up a net in the backyard and play official games. But even without a volleyball net, you can practice your skills by bumping, setting, and spiking around the yard.
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Water Balloon Fight
A water balloon fight has everything: adventure, rivalry, deception, intrigue, and of course unexpected splashing. It's the perfect way to have a ton of fun and cool off on a hot day.
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Cornhole
Cornhole isn't just a game you play during a tailgate. Get your kids together for a friendly competition while you get the grill going. The loser gets to help you set the table.
What You'll Need: Cornhole Game ($40, Amazon)
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Hopscotch
Get your kids to draw squares with chalk on the sidewalk to play hopscotch. Or set up hopscotch rings in the backyard so they can hop barefoot.
What You'll Need: Hopscotch Rings ($17, Amazon)
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Limbo
Test your kids' flexibility with a game of limbo. You can use a broom stick to challenge each person, while your partner (or grandma) helps you hold it.
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Musical Chairs
Blast "Baby Shark" as they all scramble to find a chair. Make sure to have a consolation prize for each kid that gets left out of the game.
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Obstacle Course
For the kids who love a bit of a challenge, set up an obstacle course in the backyard and see how fast they can go through it.
What You'll Need: Plastic Cone Set ($23, Amazon)
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts are a fun way to test your kids' problem solving abilities, while they compete to get a prize.
What You'll Need: Scavenger Hunt Box ($15, Amazon)
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Sports
If your kids love sports or want to try new ones, let them play together in the backyard. You can set up a goalie post with an old tent or get a portable basketball hoop.
What You'll Need: Portable Basketball Hoop ($75, Amazon)
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Tag
The good thing about tag is that you don't really need too many people or any type of equipment to play it. Siblings can simply chase each other around the backyard until they tire out.
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Tug of War
Get the neighborhood kids together to play tug of war. You can have as many or as few kids playing.
What You'll Need: Tug of War Rope ($13, Amazon)
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Water Gun Fights
On an extra warm day, have the kids change into their bathing suits and chase each other with water guns. Not only are they going to have fun and cool off, but they can help water the backyard.
What You'll Need: Water Guns ($19, Amazon)
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Capture the Flag
For older kids, capture the flag is the perfect strategy game to play. After dividing into two teams, one team tries to steal the other's flag from their home base before returning back to theirs.
What You'll Need : Hand flag ($3, Amazon)
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Hide and Seek
You can play hide and seek with as few as three kids and as many as a dozen. Be sure to set a perimeter of where they can hide so the game isn't too difficult.
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Horse
Put their basketball skills to the test by playing horse. Each player has to imitate the other's basketball shot and if they miss, they're given a letter. The first one to complete the word "horse," loses.
What You'll Need: Basketball ($30, Amazon)
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Kick the Can
Kick the can is similar to hide and seek in that one person gets to seek and the others get to hide. However, once a person is discovered, they need to rush to kick the can before being caught.
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Kickball
Kickball is the perfect game to play with the neighborhood kids. With just a ball, they can either play out in the street (being careful of incoming cars) or get together in someone's backyard. You only need a handful of kids or have the whole family get together to play.
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