No Summer Camp? Here Are Tons of Activities to Keep Kids Busy

When the weather is good, there is nothing better than playing outside. Here are a few ideas to amp up the fun in your own backyard. 

Ideas to get you started

• Pick up some of these backyard items to make your space into an epic playground that will keep kids busy all summer. 
• Make camping at home a thing with these tips and tricks for hosting an unforgettable campout in your own backyard.
• Encourage your kids to burn up some energy and let loose with awesome obstacle course ideas.
• Try some of these fun old-school back yard activities such as sponge bombs, DIY slip and slide, critter studies and more.
• Summer camp can feel like one endless party; why not replicate the outdoor party atmosphere and head to a free outdoor movie? Watch classic summer camp movies together and play some fun campfire games. 

Tips for success

Be prepared for rain and days when they can’t spend the whole day outside. Encourage them to read, journal or listen to a podcast if they complain about being bored. There are so many resources out there, you just need to find the one that captures their imagination.

More resources

It’s always a good time to invest in some cool new yard games to make outside time extra fun.