Backyard Playset Summer Fun!
Make the most of your backyard playset this summer with these exciting and engaging activities. From scavenger hunts to water games, these ideas will keep your kids entertained and active all season long.
Backyard Scavenger Hunt
Kids absolutely love scavenger hunts, and they can be a fun-filled activity for the entire family! Create an adventure by hiding various items around the backyard and the playset. Some hunts you encourage children to find items in nature (leaf, rock, bug) You can challenge the older kids with clues that lead them to specific treasures.
For an extra helping hand, click here for a printable Make You Own Backyard Scavenger Hunt
SPUD
For a fun game with a group of kids, try SPUD. All you need is a ball and a group of kids. Toss the ball into the air and call out a child’s name (or assign numbers if the group is large). The chosen child must catch the ball while everyone else scatters. Once they catch it, all players must freeze. The child with the ball then takes four steps toward the nearest player, spelling out S-P-U-D with each step. When they reach a player, they aim to hit them with the ball below the waist. The targeted player can only duck or swerve to avoid getting hit but cannot move their feet.
If the player is hit, they receive an “S.” If they miss, the thrower gets the “S.” The game continues, and once a player spells out SPUD, they are out. The last player remaining wins the game.
Backyard Water Sponge Games
- Soapy Sponge Cleanup Game: Fill a couple of buckets with soapy water and gather all the plastic toys, tables, and other items that need cleaning. Get the kids into their swimsuits and let them have a blast washing the toys. This fun activity not only entertains the kids but also helps clean up their outdoor toys at the same time!
- Fill The Bucket: You’ll need two large sponges, one large bucket, and two smaller ones. It’s a race! Two kids put their sponges in the larger bucket, then squeeze them out into their smaller buckets until they overflow. The first to fill their bucket wins.
- Wet Sponge Buckets: Have a child stand at different positions in the yard or on your playset. Place buckets around for them to throw their wet sponges into, some close and some farther away. The kids take turns aiming for the buckets.
Pirate Day Fun
These activities are perfect for a day of summer fun or a themed birthday party!
- Raise The Sail: Hang a party souvenir (such as a toy bird, parrot, or candy) at the top of a climbing rope. When kids reach the top, they get to claim the prize.
- Walk The Plank: Set up a sturdy board across a kiddie pool filled with small plastic alligators. Kids must walk the plank and can grab an alligator when they make it across safely.
- Cannon Balloons: Fill some black balloons with water and place them in a bucket. Attach a picture of a pirate ship to a fence. Choose one child to be the captain who will call out, “Fire the cannon, [child’s name]!” That child will then throw a balloon at the “enemy ship.” Shout things like “Direct hit!” or “Misfire!” to add to the excitement, ensuring each child gets multiple turns.
- Dig for Buried Treasure: This can be done in several ways. Have the kids dig up a box full of treasures (candy, bubbles, souvenirs) or hide the box somewhere in the yard. Lead them on a treasure hunt with clues, and don’t forget that X always marks the spot!
You do not need to leave your house for your kids to have fun. By incorporating these activities, you can transform your backyard into a hub of excitement and adventure, ensuring a summer full of fun and memorable moments for your kids.
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At Backyard Fun Factory, we love seeing children enjoying their own backyards. Our playsets are designed to be the perfect centerpiece for creating wonderful memories and endless fun at home, in your own backyard. After all, FUN is our middle name!
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