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Fun Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids!
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items With summer right around the corner, there is no better time to start planning fun activities for your kids while they’re out of school! As a year-round nanny (working for the same family for three years now!), I’m constantly creating exciting, uniqu...
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Water Activities
Outdoor Crafts
Pretend Play
Classic Outdoor Must-Haves
Fun Games
Playsets
Water Activities
Beat the heat on those sweltering sunny days by diving into a variety of exciting water games and activities! Enjoy the thrill of classic water balloon fights, where you can fill colorful balloons to the brim and take aim at friends for a splash-tast...
These reusable water balloons are AMAZING! I use them to play water balloon baseball with the kids I watch, and we always have SO much fun! They are easy to fill and close, and they break only when thrown at something (or someone, haha).
SOPPYCID 12Pcs Reusable Water Balloons
A fun way for your little ones to cool off after a day in the heat!
Intex 9.75ft x 6.3ft Rainbow Slide Pool
I am 23 years old and still LOVE Twister Splash (especially when soap is added to make it extra difficult and fun!)
Hasbro Twister Splash - Summer Toy, 68x52
Who doesn't love a fun Slip'N'Slide? If your kids are older and a little more energetic, add a bit of soap for extra speed. This one is perfect for races ;)
JOYIN 22.5ft Water Slide with 2 Bodyboards
Water tables are perfect for your little ones! Add some fun to it by putting some bubbles, foam, color-changing tablets into the water! The kids I watch have this exact water table and love it.
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
This is SO cool and it comes in a variety of different formats
TERRAMUS Double-Tier Kids Water Table Set
Outdoor Crafts
Discover an array of exciting and imaginative outdoor crafts designed for all the creative kids who thrive on turning natural materials into stunning works of art! These engaging activities promise to inspire and delight as young artists express them...
You'll absolutely love this charming DIY Turtle Stepping Stone Kit! It's the perfect addition to your flower gardens and will bring a touch of whimsy to your outdoor space!
Creative Roots Mosaic Turtle Stepping Stone Kit
A super cute, fun, and educational craft activity!
Jouetondream Paint & Plant Gardening Kit
Foster a deep appreciation for all creatures with this charming bug hotel, perfect for nurturing a love for even the smallest of critters.
Craft-Tastic Bug Hotel DIY Kit - Ages 4+
A childhood staple! I still have all of my childhood birdhouses hanging up around my parents' backyard!
Beetle & Bee DIY Birdhouse Kit for Kids
This is such a unique addition to scavenger hunts!
Craft-Tastic Scavenger Hunt Journal Kit
This is perfect for fans of Tangled ;)
Craft Crush Nature DIY Lantern Kit
SO CUTE! Another fun idea would be a fairy garden kit!
Craft-tastic Nature Toad Abode Kit
Use a sifter to get through all the dirt, pull out the gems and crystals, identify them, and then add them to your collection! I'm a grown adult but have ordered several of these bags for myself and am always super impressed, haha.
Crystal Mining Bag, Large Crystal Mining Dig Kit - Kids Love Rocks
This is such a great way of embracing eco art!
Outdoor Discovery Solar Print Paper Kit - 36 Sheets & Stencils
Pretend Play
Delightful and engaging pretend play toys that spark imagination and creativity, fostering language development, enhancing communication skills, and promoting social interaction among children!
A super fun pretend play camping set! The stove comes with fun lights and steam/spray to replicate a real stove.
Kids Camping Toys Set - Pretend Play Set
This is SO realistic!! It lights up and makes grilling sounds!
Kids BBQ Grill Kitchen Playset with Sound & Light
Perfect for all future gardeners
Dimple Garden Wagon & Tools Toy Set 15 Pcs
A cute little lemonade/ice cream set! This is great for pretend play, but you can also use this cart for a REAL lemonade stand!
Little Tikes 2-in-1 Lemonade & Ice Cream Stand
The kids I watch have this and I've eaten sooo many mud cupcakes, hahaha
ROBOTIME Wooden Mud Kitchen Playset for Kids
Because girls need tool boxes too!
Barbie 18 Piece Tool Box Playset for Kids
This little picnic set is the CUTEST! It comes with everything you need for a pretend picnic.
HERSITY Picnic Basket Tea Party Set for Kids
Another adorable gardening set! This one is real while the other one I have listed is pretend.
Kids Gardening Set | 15 Pcs Tools & Seeds
Classic Outdoor Must-Haves
These are the quintessential, timeless treasures that define our childhood memories! Picture the joy of colorful bubbles drifting lazily through the air, the vibrant hues of chalk transforming mundane sidewalks into canvases of creativity, and the la...
A classic and must-have activity! This set comes with an abundance of chalk and some adorable stencils
Loddie Doddie 49pc Sidewalk Chalk Set
The kids I watch LOVE scavenger hunts! This will keep them entertained for quite some time, and it is especially fun when there is some kind of reward at the end!
Hapinest Find and Seek Scavenger Hunt Game
I loved these big bubble wands as a kid!! This 18-piece pack provides a bunch of different options for long-lasting entertainment
JOYIN Big Bubble Wands Set - 18 Pcs
These tables can be used for SO many different activities. A fun game for little ones is “car wash.” Add sand, dirt, or cocoa powder into one side of the table, get toy cars all dirty, and have the other side filled with clean water and soap to clean...
Toddler Sensory Kids Table with Lid - Red
These are perfect for rounds of “The Floor is Lava”
SmartYeen Balance Stones for Kids, 8/12 PCS
You can do SO much with this set! Create race tracks, obstacle courses, and more!
31PCS 3 in 1 Carnival Games Set for Kids
A classic! It's always best to get a sandbox with a cover to help prevent rain or snow from ruining the sand
Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox
Loveeee little tikes toys! They have the ride-on toys in a variety of different colors
Little Tikes Princess Cozy Coupe Ride-On
Fun Games
This section features a delightful mix of timeless outdoor games that evoke a sense of nostalgia, along with exciting giant and life-sized board games that bring a whimsical twist to the fun! These oversized versions not only add an element of surpri...
I loveddd this large checkers set when I was a kid! It's a classic!
3-in-1 Vintage Checkers & Tic Tac Toe Game
These are hilarious!!! I'm 23 but would love to buy these and go at it with my sisters, haha
BANZAI Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpers, 2 Pack
These giant, life-size board games are available in other formats, such as Candy Land, Guess Who, and more!
Giant SORRY! Classic Family Board Game
A classic! My family still plays this game regularly
GoSports Ladder Toss Game Set with 6 Bolo
Another huge game for kids to play!
Amazon Basics Junior BPA-Free 4
This basketball set is ideal for your little ones!
Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set
Playsets
In the spirit of full transparency, I should mention that several of these selections lean towards the higher end of the price spectrum. However, I felt it was essential to highlight playsets and various outdoor items that are not only durable but al...
The kids I watch have this and LOVE it! You can also buy additional parts to make the roller coaster longer/bigger
Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Toy for Kids
No because why does this look SO fun?! I'm an adult but need this, lmao.
Costway Inflatable Bouncer Water Slide Bounce House Splash Pool without Blower