Outdoor Activities
Looking for kids activities to show your child the fun side of learning? From science experiments and math games to writing projects and more, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to browse our kids activities, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.
Play Splashy Tag Pool Game
Hot summer days got you craving some cooler weather? While we can't change the forecast, we can offer this fun pool game instead! Use a hose to play a very wet version of musical chairs, only instead of music you use a hose and instead of chairs you use a pool!
Audubon Adventure: Record the Natural World
This art project will have your child outdoors to creating naturalist drawings and paintings.
Play Beach Burst-Out
Next time you head to the beach, try playing this spin-off of Red Rover! It's a fun way to stay active during the summer, and can be played at the beach or the park!
Cool Down With a Wet Clothes Relay!
As the weather warms and the school year comes to an end, boredom sometimes has a tendency to take over. Keep your child active and cool during those long, hot summer days with this wet clothes relay!
Hold a Math Marathon!
Looking for ways to make learning math facts easy and fun? Try this activity that challenges your child to use his math skills to win a race!
Have a Splash with a Sponge Toss Relay!
If you're looking for a fun game to play in the pool this summer, look no further! Have a splash of a time with this exciting pool competition. Grab a sponge, rustle up your child and a few of his friends, and you're ready to have a Sponge Relay Race!
Rock Out with Tic-Tac-Toe
Get your child away from the TV this summer with a fun game of Rock Tic-Tac-Toe! Use chalk to create an outdoor tic-tac-toe board, and play using colorfully painted rocks in place of X's and O's. Not only is it fun, but you can play over and over to help your child develop her thinking skills!
Play Undercover Intruders
Looking for a great family game to play over summer break? Try Undercover Intruders, an exciting game that uses squirt guns and blindfolds to test your child's abilities to stay silent and sneak passed the guards. Can she get through without being noticed? Try and find out!
Play Sun Tag!
Here's a perfect beach game: it's tag but with a twist! Draw a circle in the sand and have "it" try to catch the rest of the players without stepping foot in the circle!
Play Duplication: Nature Memory
Try this fun outdoor game on your next nature outing. Collect different items from nature and invite players to find a matching item based purely on memory! It's a great way to promote nature preservation and boost memory skills.
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