Summer is almost here, and we can’t wait for sunny days spent in the backyard, at the park, and on the beach! It’s here that memories are made with friends and family over water balloon fights, water blaster battles, and more outdoor games. As we gear up for fun in the sun, here’s our top 5 best toys for outdoor play this summer.
Water Blasters
Who doesn’t love an epic water battle? Just watching from the deck, we know the kids are having an amazing time as they run around the backyard laughing and spraying each other with water. We love the Nerf Super Soakers — especially the Super Soaker Rainstorm and Super Soaker Torrent that both have pull-back plungers for easy filling. We’re also fans of the X-Shot Epic Fast-Fill water blaster. The Fast-Fill compartment means you just dunk it in a bucket of water to quickly get back into battle!
Bunch O Balloons Water Balloons
Water balloon technology has come a long way since we were kids, and we’re so thankful for that! No more painstakingly filling and tying dozens of water balloons by hand. Bunch O Balloons has it covered. These self-sealing water balloons from Zuru allow you to fill and tie 100 balloons in 60 seconds. Just hook them up to your garden hose and fill, then watch as they drop off and seal themselves with the O-Ring band. They’re also made from recycled plastic.
NHL Youth Ball Hockey Set
Bring on the after-school street hockey games. The Franklin Sports NHL Licensed Youth Hockey Set allows kids to keep up with their favourite sport even in the off-season. With the Insta-Set hockey net, there’s no assembly required. It also comes with a goalie stick, player stick, and hockey ball.
Crayola Sidewalk Chalk
For those creative kids, Crayola’s 24-pack and 64-pack of sidewalk chalk turns the sidewalk and driveway into their own massive canvas! These bright, bold colours are perfect for eye-catching sidewalk chalk art, or creating fun outdoor games like hopscotch and four square on the cement. We love seeing the unique and fun sidewalk chalk art kids and adults are creating — and then physically immersing themselves into the picture!
Tip: Use sidewalk chalk to draw a whole cityscape and roadway for playing with toy vehicles outside!
Bestway Kids’ Inflatable Pool
Summer means pool time, and toddlers and preschoolers can cool off and splash around in the Bestway Summer Set Pool. Bouncing and splashing in little pools helps young children learn balance — and it’s a fun new experience for them! Parental supervision required.
