outdoor fun activities

girl catching a snowflake with tongueA Snowy Day

A gentle snowfall is a great time to see some of nature's most beautiful artwork. Bundle up and head outdoors!

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wind activity 160Blowing in the Wind

Don't let a windy day keep you inside. Grab your coat and head outside to learn about the wind!

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nature braceletBonnie's Nature Bracelet

Bonnie loves her accessories, especially her straw hat, and she loves exploring the outdoors. This activity combines her two favorite things and shows you how to make a cool new bracelet!

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Bubble Fun

What's more fun than blowing bubbles on a sunny day?

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camping bingo cardCamping Bingo

There's so much to see and observe when you're on a camping trip! Make a game out of it by filling in these bingo cards with camping-related words and objects. Or use our completed, ready-to-play bingo card.

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boys in tentCamping Songs

These songs are perfect for singing while you're marching on the trail or sitting around a campfire.

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Sand CastleCase of the Disappearing Sand Castle

Introduce your child to the concept of erosion by building your own sand castle.

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materials for woodcastleChester's Woodcastle

Chester the Chipmunk spends a lot of time in the forest gathering food like acorns and berries. In this activity, you can gather materials from around the forest and use them to create a woodcastle for your favorite chipmunk!

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compassFollowing Directions with a Compass

Learn how to find your way around using a compass.

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sunriseGood Morning Sunshine

It's the same old sun, but it's still beautiful each and every time it rises. Get up early and watch the show.

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child playing in sprinklerGo with the Flow

Water and ice are the best toys to have in the hot summertime!

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tiger cub in the grassHiding in the Grass

This hide-and-seek game can show your child how a tiger's stripes help it blend in with the sunlight and shadows of its native grasslands.

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Ice Is Nice

Outdoor treasure hunts shouldn't be limited to spring and summer. Bundle up and head outside for some icy fun!

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In Plain Sight

Can you hide in plain sight? Lots of animals can. If you want to do a little hiding-and-seeking, too, play this camouflage game outdoors!

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oak leavesLeaf Match

A leaf hike is a great way to get your Green Hour and learn about the trees in your neighborhood.

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leaf rubbing 2Leaf Rubbings

When nature starts repainting trees and bushes with the colors of fall, collect some leaves and make your own leaf rubbings.

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Deep orange fall leaf with snow in backgroundLeafing Through Leaves

When leaves start falling in your neighborhood, take your child on a leaf lookout and learn all about trees.

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boy jumping in snowLeap into Leap Year

Leap Year only comes around once every four years, so get outside and celebrate it!

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boy jumping over pile of leavesLeaping Leaves

Old leaves can become a new game. Make an autumn obstacle course.

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Made in the Shade

The best place to be in the dog days of summer? The shade!

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boys and dad with gpsMap Your Campsite

Going on a camping trip or pitching a tent in your backyard? Practice your mapping skills by drawing your campsite.

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stonesMatching Find-and-Seek

Turn your backyard into one big matching game with this fun activity.

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baby duckSigns of Spring

Go outdoors and track down evidence of the new season.

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Snowy Animal Fun

Bundle up and have some animal fun in the snow.

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seeds from pinecones and seedpods

So Many Seeds

Go for a walk outside and see what kinds of seeds you can find.

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Forsythia branches in vaseSpeeding Springtime

Tired of winter? You can't make spring get here any faster, you can fool Mother Nature by bringing some spring-flowering branches indoors to bloom.

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starfield with constellationsStar Struck

Learn about constellations and introduce your child to the wonders of the night sky in this starry activity.

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child sniffing flowerThe Nose Knows

Collect objects with different smells and have a scent-sational outing exploring the great outdoors!

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moth RGBWildlife After Dark

Some animals sleep during the day and are active at night. It’s not always easy to find these creatures, but you can make some come to you

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