Keep the little ones busy this summer with our round-up of bubble guns, NERF sprayers, oversized games and more.
Summer is a season full of fun, but when you're a kid — it's simply magical. School is out for the youngsters, and calendars are filled with pool parties, backyard barbeques, and summer vacations.
Make it a summer they'll remember with outdoor activities they will want to enjoy day after day. This doesn't mean shelling out cash for pricey amusement park tickets or driving them to the local pool every afternoon — some of the most fun of summer can be had in your own backyard. Active children will adore a water gun fight or a slip-in-slide on the lawn, while the artsy or inquisitive child may prefer creating bubble art or a National Geographic rocket launching kit.
There are numerous outdoor games that would be a hit at any birthday parties or family gatherings this summer. We especially like the special edition game of Twister that connects to your garden hose for a sprinkler effect or a similar edition of Hasbro's Operation.
Below, check out the best outdoor summer activities for kids from Amazon. As a bonus, many of these options are on sale right now.
The Best Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids
SORRY Classic Family Board Game with Oversized Gameboard
The whole family can get in on the fun with this oversized version of the classic Sorry board game. One happy reviewer said, "This is soooo much fun!!! Great game for family night, or when friends come over! All the kids just absolutely love playing it! It is Great for all ages! Tons of fun for hours, all of my kids friends who come over can't wait to play this game they have so much fun! Great quality, and easy to put together! Highly recommend! A kid must have!"
Creative Roots Mosaic Butterfly, Unicorn and Heart DIY Stepping Stone
This 3-piece kit allows youngsters to paint beautiful stepping stones they can display in the garden once completed.
Nerf Super Soaker Fortnite Water Blaster
Bring their favorite video game into the backyard with this Fortnite-inspired super soaker from Nerf.
Hasbro Twister Splash – Summer Toys for Kids
Twister is always a good time, but the game gets even wackier with sprinklers spraying through the mat. One shopper said, "My kids love classic twister, so this new spin makes it fun to play outside in the heat. It's a super fun no nonsense game for all ages, even adults!"
Banzai: Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpers
Recommended for ages four to 12, these inflatable body bumpers will deliver the laughs.
Crayola Ultimate Washable Chalk Collection
Including over 60 colors, this Crayola sidewalk chalk can be used to create all kinds of designs on the driveway. One reviewer said, "This box has the best color choices of outdoor chalk. The kids loved drawing on the sidewalk and they too were excited with the colors and the quantity. No fights over colors with this box! Shaped for little hands to easily hold. Great price as well!!"
Wowmazing Giant Bubble Wands Kit
All you need is water to start your hand at creating large, spectacular bubbles with this kit. One reviewer said, "I got 2 sets for the grandchildren's visit. They got the hang of it pretty fast. The bubbles were huge. They played with them for 3 days and we haven't used up all the soap concentrate."
Spring Water Slip Water Slide
Who needs a waterpark when you have one at home? "Quick and easy set up," said one happy reviewer. "Withstands 12 kids using it for hours. Taking it down and putting it away was quick once we dried it off. Has many more uses ahead. Very happy with our purchase."
Joyin Kids Bubble Gun With Bubble Refill Solution (Set of 2)
"These are the best!" raved one reviewer. "We had a other bubble gun machine that was bulky and ran through batteries like no tomorrow. These are amazing. They are the perfect size for toddlers and create an incredible amount of bubbles. Battery life is also great in these. They look exactly as pictured. Great purchase, my little one uses these almost every day inside and outside."
GoSports Slammo Game Set
Slammo is an outdoor game used on the lawn or beach, that's suitable for kids, teens and adults. The volleyball style game is easy to learn so you can start playing quickly after setup.
Hapinest Find and Seek Scavenger Hunt Card Game for Kids
In this unique, scavenger hunt-style card game, children receive cards with different attributes like fuzzy or round and then search for objects outdoors that fit these descriptions.
Befans Reusable Water Balls (Set of 60)
"I bought these for my grandson's birthday," said one reviewer about these reusable water balls. "They were a huge win. They are soft enough to throw at one each other. The water splatter is brings lots of laughter. So much fun!!"
Gator Golf Mini-Golf Game
Encourage their love of the game early with this mini-golf set. They'll get a hole-in-one if they hit a golf ball into the gator's mouth.
Hasbro Operation Splash Game
Similar to the original Operation game that zaps players when they make a wrong move, this outdoor version surprises players with a splash.
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