Outdoor play has many benefits. They are not only beneficial for the physical health of the kids but are also very important for the mental well-being of the kids. Outdoor play activities boost children's confidence level, make them active and also improve sensory-motor skills.

 1. Beach party

Beaches are not only beautiful but also enrich minds and souls. The fresh sea breeze makes kids happier and uplifts their mood.

2. Flowers picking

You can take the little ones on an outdoor walk. You can give them the task to pick beautiful and colourful flowers coming their way home.

3. Watching birds

You can take the kids to some nearby park and make them watch birds. You can ask them to listen to their sounds carefully.

4. Playing with sands

Kids love playing with sand. That’s great because playing with sand has many benefits to develop sensory-motor skills. Let the kids get messy and allow them to make different objects using sand.

5. Pool party

The pool party is the perfect summer outdoor activity. A pool party, whether public or private, is the best activity that kids can have.

6. Kite flying

Kite flying is another amazing idea for outdoor play. Just make sure that you supervise your kid carefully during kite flying.

7. Picnic

You can take your kids to a picnic at some nearby park, lake, or beach.

8. Gardening

Planting new flowers or trees is always a fun idea. You can involve your kids in the process of gardening. It will also make them realise the importance of planting plants.

9. Car washes

Bigger kids can engage in car washing as an outdoor activity. This activity is great, especially during hot summer days. 

10. Water gun painting

Having a party with paints is always exciting. You can use watercolour paints to do the gun painting.

11. Paper boats

You can ask your children to make paper boats and fill the kids’ pool with water to have a paper boat race.

12. Photography

You can provide your kid with an instant camera and ask them to capture random nature objects such as trees, animals, and plants.

13. Movie night

Set up a screen projector in your backyard and play your kid’s favourite movie or documentary to have a perfect movie night.

14. Jumping rope

Jumping rope is an amazing aerobic exercise. It will help your kid to be active, fit, and physically sound.

15. Climbing trees

Kids love adventures and what else can be more adventurous than climbing trees. It will increase their potential and make their muscles stronger.

16. Design a fairy house

You can ask your kids to collect leaves, twigs, and flowers to build a fairy house in the backyard.

17. Flower painting

You can provide your little ones with flowers. They can dip the entire flower in paint to dye the flower with their favourite colour, then press it on the paper. Try to provide your kids with vibrant paint colours so that they can enjoy the entire process.

18. Catch fireflies

At nighttime, you can take your kids to the backyard to catch fireflies and store them in the jars. Don’t forget to release them back into the wild.

19. Neighbourhood game night

You can arrange a multifamily game competition with your neighbours. For the competition, you can choose any sport such as volleyball, basketball or cricket, etc.

20. Camp in the yard

You can simply pitch a tent in the backyard and spend the night under the sky. This cheap summer outdoor activity has immense benefits as compared to normal camping.

21. Fishing

You can teach your little ones proper fishing techniques to make them do fishing like a pro!

22. Rock decoration

You can provide the children with rocks readily available in the parks. They can decorate those rocks or stones using different paints.

23. Make bubbles

All the kids just adore bubbles. Take water and mix some dishwasher soap and your bubbles are ready to make your kid entertained.

24. Have three-legged race

A three-legged race is a perfect outdoor group activity for all families. Make groups with two kids each and arrange a three-legged race competition. Parents are welcomed to participate in the race. 

25. Play hide - and - seek

Depending on the size of your backyard you can ask your kids to play hide - and - seek. Playing hide - and - seek in the premises of the house is safe and harmless.

The outdoors play is a great place to bring the entire family together. Playing activities in fresh air make kids active, happier, and healthier.