Outoor Activities

Encourage your child to use his nose. Lead him around the house and make a game of hunting down interesting scents.

Bury "pirate gold" so your child can go on a treasure hunt. Create your own gold, or find other treasure items to conceal.

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Learn how to keep the entire family safe from animals, weather, and accidents, when roughing it in the great outdoors.

Learn different water games you can play in the pool with friends and family.

The object of this activity is to observe how water gets muddy and clears again.

Follow these simple instructions to try a fun flotation experiment with your child.

This is a great party activity. Everyone will search for items found on a list.

This nature activity teaches children how to build, position, and read a sundial.

Follow these simple instructions to show your child how to construct a rain maker.

Kids can develop their lawn and yard work skills -- and make a bit of money -- by offering their services to others.

Here's a "business idea" for your kids: make bedding plants for sale to the neighbors.

These kid-friendly outings are fun and memorable!

This activity describes how to set up a sidewalk-art contest for all the kids in your neighborhood.

Have fun creating mud pies with your toddler. Then let them dry in the sun.

After a rain shower, try this activity with your toddler. Go outside and go puddle jumping!

Strip your toddler down to a diaper, or put him in a swimsuit. Then find a shady spot where you can play in the dirt!

Plant a tree with your child and learn about it as you go through the seasons.