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Summer Fun Finds for Kids!
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items Looking for some fun summer items you can get for the kiddos? Summer can seem long but with the right tools you can have enough fun to make it fly by! Whether it's playing sports, swimming, or catching bugs there are all sorts of fun activities you c...
Always a good time kicking the soccer ball around! Great for the back yard or the park. We've used this brand for the last two sizes of soccer balls my son needed and each once has been excellent!
Champion Sports Viper TPU Soft-Touch Soccer Ball
We got this basketball net for my son and he absolutely loves it! It's adjustable to grow with your preteen.
Yohood 10FT Portable Basketball Hoop w/40" Backboard
Gonna need a basketball for the basketball hoop! We have several and i can't tell much of a difference between brands of balls, they're all good (the ones i have pix of) so choose whichever one is cheapest at ur store.
Basketball in Sports - Walmart.com
So fun and these are much better for the environment! Little animals dont eat bits of balloon and u dont have to clean up!!
Reusable Water Balloons
Learning a new instrument is a great summer hobby for kids! This ukulele is a great price point, includes everything you need, and is a decent quality. Perfect for kids!
CAHAYA 21-Inch Soprano Ukulele Kit with Bag
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Nerf gun fights are an essential part of a fun summer for any kid! Fortnite has been kiddos latest obsession and all the other boys seem to like it too.
Nerf Fortnite Half Tone Hero Blaster + Code
Any preteen boy will love these fortnite nerf guns!
Nerf Fortnite Dual Pack: Flint-Knock & LP + 6 Darts
Fun sweet treats are the hallmark of a good summer as a kid. We tried these yummy ramen candies and they're so fun! Definitely more for older kids tho, light "cooking" required lol
Kracie Popin Cooking DIY Candy Ramen Kit, 2 Pack
Mad libs are always so much fun and they help kids learn the difference between nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs!
Meow Libs: World's Greatest Word Game (Mad Libs)
These self inflating whoopee cushions are awesome! The worst part of whoopee cushions as a kid was trying to blow them up and with these u dont have to bother! Always fun pranking family members that might visit over the summer lol!
ArtCreativity 7" Self Inflating Whoopie Cushion 2PK
This is a great beginner disc golf set. Summer is perfect for going to the parks to play disc golf with the kids!
Disc Golf Starter Set with 6 Discs & Bag
These are absolutely perfect for bringing to the pool! Kiddo and his friends love tossing this around in the water.
Jasonwell Waterproof Soft Football Pool Toy
These kick boards are great for practicing kicking for kids who arent strong swimmers yet. My son likes jumping on it now tho since he has gotten stronger at swimming.
Swimming Kickboard Lightweight Swim Board Green
The game of life is a great pick for summer family game nights! Can play with 2-4 people, the more the merrier! I love how funny some of the job options are now too like social media influencer. It almost reminds me of playing MASH as a kid lol.
The Game of Life Board Game, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players
These water proof lacrosse sticks are a lot of fun! You can use them outside of the pool too!!
SwimWays Hydro Lacrosse Waterproof Set
This outdoor axe throwing set is so fun and safe for kids. Looks like the new version also has ninja stars!
Axe Throwing Game Set with Bristle Target & 12 Axes - Indoor/Outdoor Family Fun (Blue)
Such a fun ring toss game, love how durable it is too. This particular set I find very visually appealing as well.
FLINGSPORT Ring Toss Game with 6 Rings & Case
The kids love this rope toss game. It's a great price right now too! Its a lot of fun for adults too lol.
GoSports Ladder Toss Game Set with 6 Bolo Balls
Cornhole is a classic outdoor summer game. This set in particular is great for bringing to a park, very light weight and easy to carry.
Portable PVC Cornhole Set with 2 Boards & 8 Bags
Not only is this a fun game but it's also more exercise for indoor kiddos because the board is so large they have to move around to move the pieces.
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers & Tic Tac Toe
Twister is another classic game and so much fun to bring to the park!
Hasbro Twister Ultimate: Bigger Mat, Alexa
My son and I loved having a splash pad when he was little. Its perfect for kids who cant swim yet!
Splash Pads for Kids & Toddlers | Outdoor Water Play - Walmart.com
If you can swing it, inflatable water slides are where it's at for kids on a hot summer day! Sam's club has the best prices on them I've seen so far.
Inflatable Water Slides, Splash Pads, & More
If you have an adventurous kid who likes to climb these outdoor DIY obstacle course kits are the summer hack you've been looking for!
Obstacle Course For Kids - Amazon.com
Discovery is a brand I've purchased from repeatedly for fun, fairly priced little science kits. There's probably lots of other good brands, but I just recommended this specific bug catcher because of my familiarity with the brand. But catching bugs c...
Bug Catcher Kits and Insect Habitats for Kids Outdoor Exploration
We've done the robotic hand and several candy lab experiments. Those are always such a unique experience! But beware moms ur gonna do at least 50% of the work for some of the more complex ones LOL. I once built a solar powered car by myself after exa...
Science & STEM Kits