17 Backyard Activities to Keep Kids Busy This Summer

Unless your kids are the type that you can't call in from outside at night, getting your littles to stay outside in the hot Summer months can prove to be difficult — it's sweaty, bright, and sometimes boring. Make sure that there's always something for kids to do, and keep them cool, creative, and content in the backyard with these 17 activity and game ideas — most of which can be made yourself!