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The summertime is a chance for kids to relax, explore, play, and best of all – spend time outside in warm sunny weather.
Research shows that having kids spend time outside has many benefits for kids. Time outdoors:
- encourages exercise.
- reduces anxiety.
- improves focus.
- raises kids’ interest in the environment.
But sometimes, finding outside activities for kids can be challenging.
Letting kids experience a bit of boredom can be beneficial for kids since it can push kids to think creatively.
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Outdoor activities kids can do by themselves in the summer
The majority of the activities on this list are meant to be ones that use common items found in most family homes. They’re also activities that kids ages 6+ should generally be able to do independently, with minimal help or guidance from you.
- Create an obstacle course
- Plan a scavenger hunt (or use one of these printable scavenger hunts)
- Catch and release butterflies and bugs
- Have a 3-legged race
- Camp in the backyard
- Run through sprinklers
- Slide down a slip and slide
- Blow bubbles
- Jump rope
- Play hopscotch
- Play freeze tag
- Play hide and go seek
- Play capture the flag
- Play red light green light
- Play charades
- Play truth or dare
- Play Simon Says
- Have a picnic in your yard
- Build a fort
- Ride bikes
- Ride scooters
- Ride skateboards
- Roller skate or rollerblade
- Play frisbee
- Set up a lemonade stand
- Do a leaf rubbing
- Take photos outside
- Record a video outside
- Climb trees
- Make a dandelion chain
- Play soccer
- Play catch
- Create your own outdoor game
- Have a water balloon fight (try these biodegradable balloons)
- Draw a picture of something in nature
- Play on the playset
- Dig in dirt
- Plant a garden
- Finger paint outside
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