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Summer was one of my absolute favorite times of the year! Not just because school was out either! I loved the play. During the summer we would wake up, eat breakfast, and go out to play all day until the street lights came on! It was so much fun! Dirty hands, sweaty hair and a few skinned knees! Some of my fondest child hood memories are playing games outside with my friends!
I don’t see kids outside playing as much as when I was younger, so when I was asked to cohost an OUTDOOR event to get kids up to PLAY I was totally on board!
My sweet friend Danielle from Extraordinary Mommy and I joined some friends in the park for the perfect day of PLAY! No electronics, just fresh air, grass, lots of fun outdoor toys, friends and delicious snacks!
Watching them run around and burn energy just reminded me of my childhood! We had a bean bag toss game and balls and goals and Frisbees and BUBBLES! When my son was flipping through the grass, it reminded me of the fun games and activities that II used to play as a child! Cartwheels and round-offs and handstands could take up a whole afternoon! So here are some oldie, but goodie, games to get your kids outside (and no extra equipment or supplies are needed {besides a ball!}
1. Red Rover
Two teams in a line facing each other holding hands. One team calls “Red Rover, Red Rover, send {insert child’s name on opposite team} over!” That child has to run over and try to break through the linked arms of the opposite team. If they succeed, they capture a player back to their team. If they do no break the link, they stay on that team.
2. Tag
Seriously…why don’t kids play tag anymore. “Tag…You’re It!” And RUN!
3. Kick Ball
Great for when you have a whole slew of kids to play! Same principles of baseball except you kick the ball and throw the b
4. Capture the Flag
Two teams. Each has a flag. You try to capture the opposing teams flag without getting caught by the other team. We had the whole neighborhood as our playground for this game. It was awesome!
5. Hide-N-Seek
We all know how to play this. We need to play it more! The excitement and anticipation is too much!
6. Red Light Green Light
This game is great if you have small ones. The rules are simple. There is a start and finish line. When the announcer says Green Light, you run like the dickens as fast as you can towards the finish line until they stay “red light” when you have to freeze! If you don’t freeze, you start over! First one to cross the line wins!
The best part about playing these games today is that kids have great choices to fuel their energy! Did you know CLIF Kid snacks are specifically crafted to nourish active kids so they can play? With no high fructose corn syrup, synthetic preservatives or artificial flavors, CLIF Kid products provide the energy they need to get outside and play! We snacked on delicious Zbars, Zfruit sticks and fresh fruit during our day at the park! They are delicious! Each of my littles had their favorite! Michael loved the brownie bars! <—yes I said Brownie! Yum! Ryan loved the Zfruit sticks, strawberry to be exact and I LOVED the Chocolate Mint Zbars and the Peanut Butter Zbars! They tasted great!
Want more fun ways to get outside and play? Visit CLIF Kid online Hub to get tips ideas for some fabulous outside play! Grab your friends, neighbors and classmates and play!


Comments & Reviews
Meegan says
Thanks for the great ideas and wonderful memories of being a kid in the Summertime.
Have a great week.
Dinah says
This post brought back so many great memories for me! Great tips!
Amy Anderson says
You’re right, kids don’t play outside as much now. I NEVER see them around here. My mom kicked us out of the house! Brings back great memories for sure :D
Debbie @ Refresh Restyle says
Time spent outside playing is one of my fondest memories! Kids need to get outside and play :)