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No-Equipment Outdoor Games For Kids

  1. Water Play. Nothing beats splashing around on a hot summer day, and if you don't have a sprinkler or mini pool, a watering hose will work just fine.
  2. Nature Walk. A casual stroll is always a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
  3. Backyard Scavenger Hunt. Draw up a quick list for your kids, or play a game of I Spy that encourages them to spot different nature-based items, such as a yellow rock, a C-shaped stick, and more.
  4. Freeze Tag. Upgrade original tag rules with a fun twist. Once a player is tagged, they must freeze in place until someone else tags them back in.
  5. Red Rover. An old-school favorite, all you need are two lines of teams who interlock hands. Each team invites an opposing member to attempt to break the grips. Keep safety in mind for this game.
  6. Hide and Seek. Playing hide and seek outside brings out a whole new level of fun to the classic game. Just set boundaries around where your kids are allowed to go, and keep an eye on the hiders to make sure no one goes too far.
  7. Red Light, Green Light. Designate someone to yell directions, and let the giggles commence.
  8. Simon Says. Another directions game, it will quickly show whose listening skills need improving. And playing it outside offers up a whole new world of directional possibilities.
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