{"id":110601,"date":"2020-07-17T12:34:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T16:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=110601"},"modified":"2024-12-30T13:27:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:27:19","slug":"backyard-fun-bhgre-summer-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/backyard-fun-bhgre-summer-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Fun – BHGRE Summer at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

This summer may look a little different, but the good news is you can have an amazing time all from your own backyard. Create an unforgettable few months filled with tons of games, workouts, and family activities.<\/p>\n

For the Kiddos<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

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Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt<\/span><\/b>
\nYou can plan this one afternoon and it will be sure to keep the little ones busy for hours. You can either hide items around the neighborhood like stuffed animals and toys or do a scavenger hunt with fun tasks and challenges.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Theme Day<\/span><\/b>s<\/span><\/b>
\nPlan a theme day once a week. Everyone in the family can dress up based on the theme of that day. Here are some ideas: colors, superhero\u2019s, animals, favorite TV characters, funny socks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Backyard Theater<\/span><\/b>
\nIt\u2019s play time\u2026 literally. Have your kids write fun stories or plays and then put on a show.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Build a Fort<\/span><\/b>
\nCreate a giant fort in the backyard using cardboard boxes or old sheets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Backyard Science Lab<\/span><\/b>
\nCook up something creative and try some of\u00a0<\/span>these science experiments<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in the yard or garage.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Get Crafty<\/span><\/b>
\nSet up a craft table outside and get\u00a0<\/span>crafting<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>tie-dying<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chalk Wall<\/span><\/b>
\nPaint a fence or wall in the garage with chalk paint and create beautiful masterpieces.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waterpark<\/span><\/b>
\nTurn your backyard into a water park for a mini vacation with\u00a0<\/span>these ideas<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Backyard Gymnastics<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Host your own backyard Olympics with these fun activities<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fairy Garden<\/strong>
\nPut some magic in your yard and build a fairy garden<\/a> using a birdbath or tree stump.<\/p>\n

Mini Golf<\/strong>
\nCreate your own mini golf course with these ideas.<\/a><\/p>\n

Twister<\/strong>
\nCreate a twister board in the grass with spray paint. Learn how<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Backyard Movie Night<\/strong>
\nTurn your backyard into a cinema and watch a movie under the stars<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Links for more games:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outdoor Yard Games for the Family<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Games You’ll Want to Play All Summer<\/a><\/p>\n

Simple Outdoor Games<\/a><\/p>\n

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For the Adults<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

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Herb Garden<\/span><\/b>
\nPlant an herb garden or a\u00a0<\/span>backyard tin can fence garden<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual BBQ<\/span><\/b>
\nS<\/span>end an invite to your friends,\u00a0<\/span>crank up the grill and the laptop and eat, drink and laugh together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>R<\/span><\/b>omantic\u00a0<\/span><\/b>N<\/span><\/b>ight<\/span><\/b>
\nMake a picnic outside and\u00a0<\/span>watch a movie in the backyard.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Transform Your Shed<\/strong>
\nRepurpose the space and turn it into a home away from home with these ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lawn Games for Adults<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fitness & Workouts\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Outdoor Hiit Workout<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

10 New Outdoor Workout Ideas<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

10 Moves for a\u00a0<\/span>Cardio<\/span>\u00a0 Workout<\/span>\u00a0at home – No Equipment Required<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

9 Free At-Home Workouts<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Heart-Pumping Jump Rope Workout<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Deck of Cards Workout<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Five-Move Total Body Workout<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual Runs & Races<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explore other BHGRE Summer at Home categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Travel<\/a> \"Zoos<\/a> \"Fun<\/a> \"Food<\/a> \"Local<\/a> \"Arts<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"