Genius Outdoor Summer Ideas for Kids

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Today I browsed Pinterest to find some fun outdoor summer activities for the kids! These are out-of-the-box ideas that you can make at home :)

Use zip ties to put Christmas tree lights on the trampoline! This would make some fun summer nights for the kids, in fact, you might not be able to get them off for bed time! You could also fill it with comfy pillows and blankets to look at the stars. (Unknown user uploaded on Pinterest)

How fun!! Get an old rain gutter, put caps on the end and stick a hose in for boats to float in! Make sure that the gutter doesn't have any sharp sides before you do this though. (Unknown user uploaded on Pinterest)

Build this wood covered playhouse for kids! One wall has a chalkboard, a PVC pipe play wall, and a nice big sand box on the bottom. Perfect to get shade on those little ones! This was uploaded to Pinterest with no instructions, unfortunately!

Sew three sheets around a hula hoop and a rope on the ends for weight. This makes an awesome summer fort for picnics, reading, playing, etc! Original link is dead (Stitch7.com)

Lay under the stars in a blow up kiddie pool! What a fun activity for summer! Get Directions Here

Build a picnic table but instead of a flat top, insert buckets for sand & water play! So neat for the patio or a daycare center. (No directions only photo)

Make a cheap homemade sprinkler for water play! You can find pool noodles for just a buck some places! Done by ZiggityZoom - Get Directions Here

Turn a regular old bookcase into a colorful sandbox for your kiddos! I see these all the time at garage sales...so clever! Done by TheHomesiHaveMade - Get Directions Here