The Great Outdoors
Summertime fun has a sunshiny glimmer that can't be beat, and the outdoors make a perfect playground for games that are great for the whole family. Make sure everyone slathers on the sun protection, and then take your pick of these fabulous game ideas that are perfect for summer.
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Water Balloon Tag
Of course, you can always play tag, but during the summer why not up the ante and play water balloon tag? Whoever is "it" has to try and tag someone with a well-thrown water balloon (or two or three).
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Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts are the best and bring out the competitive nature in even the mellowest of the bunch. Create a list of items that must be found, such as a heart-shaped leaf, a twig, a dandelion, and so on and so forth. Don't forget to set a time limit.
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Hopscotch
This classic game will never go out of style, and as long as you can find chalk and a bit of ground to draw on, you're pretty much set. The best part is that this game can be played alone or with as many people as you'd like.
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Jump Rope
Jumping rope is not only great exercise; it's also great intergenerational fun. Plus, can we talk about how many awesome jump rope songs and rhymes there are? Which is your favorite?
Hide and Seek
The great outdoors offers so many places to hide, and what's better for the seeker than using a tree to lean up against while counting with eyes closed?
Outdoor Twister
Twister is fun no matter what, but for some reason bringing the game outdoors makes it even better. Maybe it's the public aspect of it, or the fresh air that makes you extra giddy. Either way, it's a huge hit for kids and parents alike!
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Potato Sack Race
The one thing you can count on during a potato sack race is lots and lots of laughter. Potato sacks serve as the great equalizer for races, and even the littlest have a chance of winning.
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Duck, Duck, Goose
Sit in a circle and get your duck, duck, goose on! You'll laugh, you'll run, and you'll feel like a giddy child no matter how old you are. An added bonus? It just may tire the little ones out!
Croquet
A field of grass in the summer practically screams, "Play croquet on me!" Do it! Everyone gets a sense of satisfaction from using the mallets to hit wooden balls through the hoops placed in the grass.
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