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Outdoor games that are a massive hit with kids from 6 to 14+
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items Keeping kids off screens is a must and really these games and activities are complete wins in our household, especially in the loooooong summer break!
Guys! From setting out the course to having days worth of fun on the beach or in your garden, or park these are a fab way for everyone to pass the time! Be careful if you have a sprinkler system!!
Croquet in Outdoor Games
I was not a fan, but one game and we were all hooked! If not a little sore! Get a softer ball for younger kids or just to enable lo ger play for everyone!
Volleyball Equipment & Gear
No need to actually have a net! This ball floats in the pool and is great for an impromptu game of waterpolo, basketball or even soccer. It bounces a bit much, bur thats the fun!!!
Basketballs
This is great for the whole family - Boules! Its an old French game I think, but can be played anywhere sandy or grassy! Rules are normally included, but if not, just google :)
Shop Petanque Boules Lawn Game Sets
Beach stick anyone? Loves this for all ages, and for any amount of peeps from two
Baseball Bat & Ball Sets
Get yourself some bats and balls! Nets really not necessary unless we getting serious :)
Beach Tennis Nets & Balls | Top Picks for Outdoor Fun
Leave skateboards lying around and kids will use them and entertain themselves for hours!
Skateboards for Beginners & Pros
Please make your kids push themselves on a scooter! They are so much fun and you get really good ones that can be used for tricks...let them excersize guys!
Scooters, Hoverboards & Equipment
A new take on balloon water bombs, these are reusable and environmentally friendly! But also super fun! Def grab these for kids garden play, or pool parties !
Water Balloon Bombs: Reusable Silicone for Kids Pool Toys
Trust me! Give your kids a camera - any camera. Let make videos, take pics and generally get creative. My two love this and I will have a lifetime of memories that they have created from the age of four upwards :)
Digital Cameras
Buy the most expensive one you can afford for night time viewing of the stars! Telescopes provide hours of fun, conversation and can lead to a lifetime of intrigue. Love this for us!
Telescopes: Look no further!
I know! This is starting to look like a Christmas list! But hear me out on microscopes: They are available everywhere online for as little as a couple or dollars, all the way to thousands of dollars. So you can casually purchase a little pocket micro...
Toy Microscopes : Science Toys : Tags
Tracing paper! Great for normal use, but also to use in the dark with torches and shadows!! Hours of night and daytime fun!
Tracing Paper in Sketchbooks & Art Paper
1 scary story around the campfire and a pack of flashlights to chase each other around with! Make puppets and shows! Trace pictures and create artworks using light as your pencil guide! Scary faces and set design. Or just being able to see your way b...
All Flashlights in Flashlights
Lets teach kids how to play cards alone and together! Solitaire, snap, kings, poker…whatever! Its number recognition, adding and subtracting, pattern recognition and finger flexibility! Its important to get brains working!
Playing Cards