10 Fun Ideas to Get Your Kids Outdoors This Summer

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So, we all know that getting our little ones away from their screens can feel like an Olympic sport. With the summer heat and school being out, it’s our mission—yes, our absolute duty as parents—to get creative and encourage our kids to step outside and soak up the sun. Need some inspiration? Here are 10 fun ideas to entice your kiddos to venture outdoors:

1. Toy Ransom: Take their favorite toy or gadget hostage. The only way to win it back? They have to earn it through chores like setting up a lemonade stand or washing the car. Cleaning the gutters is also a valid option!
2. Bathroom Duty Ultimatum: Give them a choice: spend the next 6 hours playing outside (with you or solo) or tackle the family fun of cleaning the bathroom—yes, that includes the inside of the toilet!
3. Electronics Blackout: Announce that all screens will mysteriously lose their batteries or plugs for 48 hours. Blame it on a freak solar storm. Oops, guess they’ll just have to head outside!
4. Faux Fur Pet: If you have older kids, consider buying a fake fur coat. Give it a name and talk to it like it’s a pet. Tell your child that if they don’t go outside, Kiki will go for a walk and meet all their friends!
5. Cooking Challenge: Cook a large batch of liver with onions (the smell will do the trick!). Close all the windows to ensure the aroma wafts through the house. Mmm, delicious!
6. Temperature Trick: Turn off the AC and bake something delicious. If it’s cooler outside than in, they’ll have no choice but to head out!
7. Water Wars: Get some super soakers or a sprinkler. Who doesn’t love a good water battle? Kids adore sprinklers, and you can get them for a steal. For added fun, mix some washable watercolors in the super soaker for a colorful twist!
8. Frozen Toy Adventure: Freeze small plastic toys in ice cube trays and challenge your kids to get them out. They’ll race to see who can free their toys first!
9. Sweet Bribes: Keep it simple—promise them their favorite dinner or an ice cream binge if they just get outside. Maybe even a sleepover they’ve been begging for!
10. Singing Sensation: Blast “Purple Rain” on a loop and sing it at the top of your lungs until everyone is outside. For teens, belting out “I Touch Myself” will surely get them moving faster than ever!

Trust me, I pulled the singing trick on my daughter, and she covered her ears while running out the door. Mission accomplished!

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Summary

This article provides creative and fun strategies to encourage children to play outside during the summer, from imaginative games and challenges to clever bribes.