10 DIY Outdoor Games for Summer Family Fun

Introduction

Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy quality time with your family. Outdoor games are a fantastic way to have fun, stay active, and create lasting memories. Instead of spending money on expensive pre-made games, why not try making your own DIY outdoor games? Not only will it be a fun and creative project, but it can also save you money. In this article, we’ll explore 10 DIY outdoor games that are perfect for summer family fun.

1. Giant Jenga

Materials Needed:

– 54 wooden blocks

Instructions:

Stack the wooden blocks in a tower of three blocks placed side-by-side in each layer. Take turns removing one block at a time from the tower and stacking it on top. The game ends when the tower falls.

2. Water Balloon Piñatas

Materials Needed:

– Water balloons

– String or rope

– A sturdy tree branch or clothesline

Instructions:

Fill water balloons and tie them securely. Hang the water balloons from a tree branch or clothesline using string or rope. Blindfold each player and give them a stick. The goal is to break as many water balloons as possible within a time limit.

3. Lawn Twister

Materials Needed:

– Spray paint

– Large grassy area

Instructions:

Use spray paint to create a twister pattern on the grass. Each color (red, blue, yellow, and green) will represent a different body part (right hand, left hand, right foot, and left foot). Spin the spinner and place the corresponding body part on the corresponding color. The last person remaining standing wins.

4. DIY Bean Bag Toss

Materials Needed:

– Wood boards

– Nails or screws

– Bean bags

Instructions:

Create a rectangular frame using wood boards and secure them with nails or screws. Cut holes in the board for the bean bags to go through. Assign different point values to each hole. Take turns tossing the bean bags and keeping score.

5. Sponge Water Bombs

Materials Needed:

– Sponges

– Scissors

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– Bucket of water

Instructions:

Cut sponges into strips and stack them on top of each other. Tie them securely in the middle with a string or rubber band. Dip the sponge water bombs into a bucket of water and throw them at each other. Get ready to get soaked!

6. DIY Ring Toss

Materials Needed:

– PVC pipes or wooden dowels

– Plastic rings or pool noodles

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Instructions:

Create a target using PVC pipes or wooden dowels stuck into the ground. Attach plastic rings or pool noodles to the target. Take turns throwing the rings and aim to get them onto the target.

7. Outdoor Bowling

Materials Needed:

– Empty plastic bottles

– A ball (soccer ball or basketball)

Instructions:

Set up the empty plastic bottles like bowling pins. Take turns rolling the ball and knock down as many pins as possible. The player with the highest score wins.

8. DIY Cornhole

Materials Needed:

– Plywood

– 2×4 boards

– Nails or screws

– Bean bags

Instructions:

Create a rectangular board using plywood and secure the 2×4 boards around the edges. Cut a hole in the board for the bean bags to go through. Take turns tossing the bean bags and keeping score.

9. Outdoor Pictionary

Materials Needed:

– Large whiteboard or easel

– Dry erase markers

– List of words or phrases

Instructions:

Divide into teams. Each team takes turns choosing a word or phrase and drawing it on the whiteboard. The other team members must guess what is being drawn within a time limit. The team with the most correct guesses wins.

10. Giant Connect Four

Materials Needed:

– Large wooden board

– Wood dowels

– Wooden discs (two different colors)

Instructions:

Create a large grid using the wooden board and wood dowels. Take turns dropping the wooden discs into the grid. The goal is to get four discs of the same color in a row, either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.