Great Games to Play With the Family Outdoors
When it comes to the summer, everyone usually has the same idea of where they want to be: outside! Sure, when it gets too hot out we want to cool off indoors, but on a beautiful summer day there are few things better than being outdoors and enjoying the warm weather.
Anytime the sun is shining, these are some games and activities that my children and I participate in together.
We are fortunate enough to have a swimming pool close by, which in itself provides hours of entertainment for the kids.
The dog gets involved too and we love to play king of the castle using rafts and noodles.
If you have a big enough backyard area, then one game that never seems to get boring is having a catch.
Whether its with a baseball, Frisbee, nerf football or anything else, having a good catch can provide ample afternoon fun.
Every once in a while during the summer we love to have family barbeques.
I am certainly no great cook, but you can buy some burgers and dogs from the local grocery store for cheap, make a few appetizers and have yourself an afternoon party.
Having some great patio furniture doesn't hurt either.
If your kids are looking to make an extra few bucks during the summer, it never hurts to have a cleanly mowed lawn.
If your children have never mowed the lawn before or are not at an age where they are ready to do so, then maybe skip this one.
One other great activity that can be played in any outdoor area is a simple game of Frisbee golf, or as it is commonly known, "frolf.
" All you have to do is set up different "holes" and use the Frisbee as a golf ball substitute.
I hope in reading this article there are a few new ideas you can throw into action next time you and your family is looking to have a great time in the outdoors.
Anytime the sun is shining, these are some games and activities that my children and I participate in together.
We are fortunate enough to have a swimming pool close by, which in itself provides hours of entertainment for the kids.
The dog gets involved too and we love to play king of the castle using rafts and noodles.
If you have a big enough backyard area, then one game that never seems to get boring is having a catch.
Whether its with a baseball, Frisbee, nerf football or anything else, having a good catch can provide ample afternoon fun.
Every once in a while during the summer we love to have family barbeques.
I am certainly no great cook, but you can buy some burgers and dogs from the local grocery store for cheap, make a few appetizers and have yourself an afternoon party.
Having some great patio furniture doesn't hurt either.
If your kids are looking to make an extra few bucks during the summer, it never hurts to have a cleanly mowed lawn.
If your children have never mowed the lawn before or are not at an age where they are ready to do so, then maybe skip this one.
One other great activity that can be played in any outdoor area is a simple game of Frisbee golf, or as it is commonly known, "frolf.
" All you have to do is set up different "holes" and use the Frisbee as a golf ball substitute.
I hope in reading this article there are a few new ideas you can throw into action next time you and your family is looking to have a great time in the outdoors.
