Family Outdoor Day of Play
Outreach Toolkit
Enjoy this fun guide of classic games for simple outdoor play this summer!
Hopscotch
Use chalk to draw a hopscotch pattern on the ground and number each square. Use a rock or beanbag that is good for tossing. The objective of the game is to finish the sequence of numbers first without touching any lines, missing the mark or losing balance.
Jump Rope
– Jump rope rhythms
– Partner jumping
– Double dutch
– Helicopter, Helicopter
– Snake in the grass
Water Balloon Games
Here are a few water balloon games you can play with your family this summer!
– Toss relay
– Hot potato
– Musical chairs
– Dodge ball
– Tag
Playing cards/boardgames
– Uno
– I declare war
– Spades
– Gold fish
– Dominoes
– Checkers
– Chess
– Twister
Classic playground activities
– Swings
– Giant slide
– Seesaw
– Hide and seek
– Red light, green light
– Mother may I
– Simon says
Play ball
Many community parks have courts for playing ball games. An open field is a great place to practice kicking around the ball or playing a game of catch.
– Basketball
– Baseball
– Tennis
– Volleyball
– Handball