36 Summer Outdoor Activities for Kids to Enjoy in Nature

Relaxed summer schedules usually allow more time for more outdoor play, from dawn to dusk and beyond. Free nature play is always encouraged, but when you find yourself scrambling for ideas or want to arm yourself with inspiration, check out this list. I’ve curated more than 36 summer outdoor activities for kids to enjoy in nature, requiring little to no preparation.summertime activitiesscientific discoveriesPlay “sink or float”.This game is simple but educational! Fill a bucket or container with water and gather a collection of loose parts from nature (sticks, rocks, pine cones, bark, acorns, flowers, etc.) as well as some everyday items (coins, pencils, crayons, dice, etc.). Before dropping each item into the bucket, have your child guess whether the object will sink or float. Take the opportunity to discuss their opinion (do the biggest ones always sink?) and what determines the outcome: size? shape? weight?… or density? Try out a new id app. On your next nature walk, try out a new i...