We know how boring summer can get. The days are long and the kids are out of school. After a month of trying to keep busy, it is only natural to feel like you are running out of things to do! Don’t worry, we have some ideas on how you can turn your summer free time into some fun. Check out these seven family outdoor games!
Backyard Mini Golf
Who doesn’t like mini-golf? Mini golf is a vacation classic! You can easily bring that feeling of a family vacation to your backyard with a few simple items. Cups, flags, and anything you think could be used to make your 9-hole course!
Lawn Scrabble
If you’re feeling crafty, you can DIY your own giant-sized letters for lawn scrabble! Don’t worry, you can always buy the game online too. Let the lawn conversation begin!
Hook and Ring Game
You may think this game is easy, but you will find that isn’t the case once you start playing! You can spend five minutes or an hour playing this game. How many tries do you think it will take you to get the ring on the hook?
Bean Bag Ladder Toss
The bean bag ladder toss is such a fun and easy game to set up! Everyone will be excited to play. All you need is a ladder, a few pieces of paper, and some bean bags to throw. Aim and through your bean bag through each step and see how many points you rack up!
Lawn Twister
Grab your grass-friendly spray paint and head to your yard. You can spray red, blue, yellow, and green dots on your grass just like the game. How tangled do you think you will get? The spinner can be made from a piece of cardboard or if you have the game already you can use the one it came with.
Water Cup Races
Do you remember those days at the carnival? You can bring the water cup race game to your backyard with only a cup, yarn, and water guns. Simply cut a hole in the bottom of the cup and string the yarn through it. Who knew you could bring the carnival to your backyard?
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Cornhole
The game everyone knows how to play! Cornhole is always a hit no matter where you go. You can get creative and make your boards any way you want. You can use cool colors or even decorate it with your favorite sports team logo! You can make your own bean bags by sewing some fabric and filling it up with dried beans.
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