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6 Backyard Summer Games to Go for the Gold

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6 Backyard Summer Games to Go for the Gold

While watching the 2021 summer games in Tokyo, create your own backyard summer games to go for the gold with these 6 fun and easy twists on classic summer sports. Enjoy twists on at-home balance beam, track and field, rowing, diving, rhythmic gymnastics, and weightlifting games! They're great for your family summer games or any backyard birthday party for athletes.

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6 Easy and Fun Water Balloon Games for a Summer Party or Family Reunion

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6 Easy and Fun Water Balloon Games for a Summer Party or Family Reunion

Easy water balloon games create a fun summer day with little prep for backyard play, camp activities, and family reunion games. These six fun water balloon games will create a memory-filled day of summer play!

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The Ultimate Obstacle Course Kit—4 Balls, 8 Cones, and 60 Printable Obstacle Course Challenges

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The Ultimate Obstacle Course Kit—4 Balls, 8 Cones, and 60 Printable Obstacle Course Challenges

Create the ultimate summer obstacle course with ease! All you need are 4 rubber balls, 8 sports cones, and our list of 60 obstacle course challenges! 

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Create an Epic Summer Scavenger Hunt—4 Tips for a Successful Scavenger Hunt + Free Printables!

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Create an Epic Summer Scavenger Hunt—4 Tips for a Successful Scavenger Hunt + Free Printables!

Create an epic scavenger hunt to kick off summer! Don’t just make it a race against the clock, but let it be an introduction to all your favorite summer activities to enjoy together. Use it to remind your family of the great activities they can enjoy for the next few months in your hometown—and maybe even to surprise them with a new item or two to enjoy this summer!

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Draw with Popsicles—the Perfect Easy Art Activity for a Summer Day

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Draw with Popsicles—the Perfect Easy Art Activity for a Summer Day

For an easy summer art project, look no farther than your freezer! Just grab a bag of Popsicles or freezer pops, some cardstock, and perhaps some cookie sheets or large platters for younger hands to reduce the mess. You’ll also want plates—lots of small plates to house each color of Popsicle when you’re not painting with them. Then it’s time to paint with Popsicles—creating art projects to your hearts content!

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