Our garage use to get filled with so many “complicated to set up” games until I realized that we weren’t going to play games that take a lot of work to set up! I realized that we only needed  a few no hassle items to keep our family healthy and active all summer. These summer games are easy to pull out anytime. So here they are..

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Keep the Family Healthy and Active  with These “No Hassle” Summer Games

Outdoor Summer Games

Creativity For Kids Hide and Seek Rock Painting Kit

I actually just purchased Creativity For Kids Hide and Seek Rock Painting Kit for my daughter. She says she wants to be an artist so I wanted to find something that she could create and still be active. For this game you first get to paint rocks; then, you get to run around the yard to hide and find them! Sometimes the simplest games are the best aren’t they?!?!

 

Portable Summer Games Sets

My family likes to keep a set like the Triumph Five Outdoor Games Combo Set Includes Badminton, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Disc Golf, and Jai Alai on hand every summer. I love that all these game fit into a bag so that you can take them with you to a park, the beach, or your own backyard.

Beach Ball Questions Game

For this game all you need is a Inflatable Beach Ball – 1 pc Rainbow 6-panel, 12″. Using a permanent marker, simply write in everygreen questions on each color on the ball. When you catch the ball see which question one of your hands is touching. Read the question and answer it! My. Kids. Love. This!

You see how you can play this over and over. These answers to these same questions are ever changing so you can play this game for years and years to come.

Keep the Beach Ball in the Air

Once you have finished answering the questions on the Inflatable Beach Ball – 1 pc Rainbow 6-panel, 12″, you can always play this classic.  The goal of the game is to hit the ball in the air before it touches the ground. You can play this by yourself or with a group.

Ride Bikes (Or an Adult Tricycle)

Find beautiful different bike trail and just go riding together as a family. So here is a fun fact about me. I am not very good at riding a bike, but I don’t let that stop me. I have an adult size tricycle. So when my kids and huband are riding their bicycles, I am tagging along on my tricycle. Okay, I will pause a minute while you laugh at me…So I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Schwinn Meridian 26″ Adult Tricycle green. It has a big basket on the back so I can ride my tricycle to the grocery store and bring my groceries home in my basket (We live walking distance from our local grocery store).

Isn’t it the cutest!!!

Make sure you wear a helmet! I think this Wipeout Youth Dry Erase Helmet, Teal Blue, Medium is super fun!

Bubble Popping

You can never go wrong with a little bubble popping. I love getting a bubble set like theLittle Kids Fubbles No Spill Bubble Tumbler Mini 3 Pack Party Favor Set, Includes 2oz of bubble solution and a wand per bottle (assorted colors)

Giant Bucketball (aka Giant Beer Pong, but without the Beer)

My. Kids. LOVE.this.game! You can make this game yourself by purchasing  12 buckets and 2 bouncy balls or you can purchase the game here: BucketBall – Beach Edition Starter Pack – Ultimate Beach, Poolside, Backyard, Camping, Tailgate, Outdoor Game – Includes 12 BucketBall Buckets, 2 Hybrid Balls, Tote Bag, Instructions

Giant Memory Mayhem – Matching Card Game 

Matching Games never get old, but they don’t provide an opportunity for you to get active…until now. The Giant Memory Mayhem – Matching Card Game is a GIANT matching game so you have to get up and more to flip each card. Brilliant right!?!?

 

Basketball

Okay, you may think this next one is not very creative, but I just can’t leave it off. After the first purchase, this game requires little set up and can be played for years to come…basketball. I like the portable goals with the slanted stands like the Spalding NBA Portable Basketball System – 54″ Acrylic Backboard. When the top of the stand is at an angle the stand doesn’t get in your way when you are playing ball.

 

Scavenger Hunts or Even Better the Treasure Hunt Game

I just purchased the Gotrovo Treasure Hunt Game Indoor Outdoor DIY Educational Activity for Kids Learn through Fun – 100 Clue Cards, Treasure Map, Treasure Bar, Gold Coins and Loot Bag for my son. I am so excited about this purchase. My kids get so excited about scavenger hunts and when you add a treasure map…I mean, come on…this is awesome!

Rainy Day Indoor Games

Your family can still stay active even on rainy days with these fun games…

Mr. Potato Head Hot Dash Game

The Mr. Potato Head Hot Dash Game is NOT your ordinary Hot Potato game. This game gets you moving! In Mr. Potato Head Hot Dash Game, you have to get to the household object onthe cards before the song ends. (FYI, you can play the original Hot Potato Game with this set as well for days when you don’t feel like being as active.) This is one of my kids favorite games!

Peaceable Kingdom / Feed the Woozle Preschool Skills Builder Game

Peaceable Kingdom / Feed the Woozle Preschool Skills Builder Game is another game my family owns and loves. We have had this game for years, and we still regularly play it! Its silly and gets you moving. What’s not to love!

Active Video Games

Play a physical Wii or Xbox One game with your children. I like the Wii sports: Wii with Wii Sports Game – White and the Just Dance 2018 – Wii or Just Dance 2018 Xbox one.

Outdoor And Indoor Summer Games

You can use these games indoors on a rainy day or take them outside and enjoy the sun.

Twister

This is a classic for a reason. In my opinion Twister is one of the most fun games ever invented!

Disney Junior Super Stretchy Game

Disney Junior Super Stretchy Game is similar to Twister except younger children may find this easier to follow and super silly. You not only use your hands and feet, but also your elbows, knees, and head. The positions you find yourselves in are hilarious! Disney Junior Super Stretchy Game is great for all ages! My 8 year old and 4 year old both love this game!

Free or Almost Free Games

Charades

You can play this game anywhere and you need zero equipment! Just pick something to act out and have the other players guess what or who you are. Remember, no talking allowed during the game! ; )

Hula Hoop Games

Seriously all you need is a hula hoop, and you can play so many games. Below are a few hula hoop games you can play.

Freeze Dance

Just turn on some songs and randomly stop them! Kids will have so much fun having to freez when the song stops.

Obstacle course

You can use no equimnent or whatever is around you. Cones and playgrounds sometimes come in handy too. This game gets your kids creative juices flowing. Simply come up with an obstacle cource that everyone has to complete. If you decide to play this at a playground you could say something like, “first you go up the latter, then you go over the wobbly bridge, then you go down the slide, and finally you balance while walking across a log. You can come up with some really creative and fun obstacle courses.

Soccer

You know one thing I love about soccer. All you need is a ball and two rocks to make the goal. There is nothing quite like it.

Play on a Playground

I know this is an obvious one, but I wanted to make this a complete list, meaning you could plan your whole summer using this list. In other words, I wanted to list even the obvious simple activities too.