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Go Outside and Play: Outdoor Activities for Teens (and Adults!)

10 Outdoor Activities for Teens

  1. Ride a Bicycle.
  2. Go Rollerblading.
  3. Play Soccer
  4. Play Basketball
  5. Play Football.
  6. Ride a Skateboard.
  7. Go Jogging.
  8. Go for a Hike.
  9. Go Swimming.
  10. Climb Trees.

Go Outside and play!" Part III

The recent Kaiser Family Foundation report on kids and the media found that kids age 8-18 are watching some form of media--TV, computers, ipods, etc. for six hours and 20 min. per day. Given that kids are in school about seven hours per day, that means that older kids are not getting outdoors much at all. They are not getting fresh air and sunshine. They are not interacting with nature. Except for Instant Messaging and email, they are not building relationships.

Get them outside to play to release their excess energy and to be with their friends. Like their younger siblings, if they are forced outside and away from the TV, they eventually will find something to do. Give them some challenges. Get them a simple yet challenging game like the Balance Board from Amazon. Or exciting, leg-strengthening anti-gravity boots .

Certainly older kids enjoy playing sports. Send them outdoors to play basketball, soccer, baseball, or tennis. Sports are a great way to get kids interacting. Keep the emphasis on fun and friendship. Kids will become more confident as they successfully develop their skills, will stay in better shape, and will be happier.

These toys are selected from Willygoat.com and Outdoor Toys at Amazon.com.

Cedarvale II Heavy Duty Play Center

Cedarvale II Heavy Duty Play Center

All cedar construction with a deluxe wood roof spiral slide and lower fort with picnic table and play wall. Includes heavy duty swing hangars with a 3 inchx6 inch overhead monkey ladder 4x4 corner posts solid rock wall with climbing rope heavy duty swing chain glider acro swing and belt swing.
Fun Ride Super Z

Fun Ride Super Z

Attach the cable to trees or two other supports, connect the cable to the extra-strong plastic trolley, and voila! Your thrill seeker glides smoothly across the yard, airborne. Features all-weather handles for gripping, stabilized trolley unit and steel stranded steel for safe, gravity-powered trolley rides. Super Z has 90' of cable and holds riders up to 250 lbs. For smaller models we recommend the Fun Ride Trolley or Deluxe (Item #259 and Item #1240). Super Z is designed for Ages 8+.
Factor-X Skate Pyramid

Factor-X Skate Pyramid

Approach from 4 different sides for the ultimate skating or biking experience. Exercise is important to development, and our ramps provide maximum versatility. Press-fit rubber feet ensure stability and textured slip-resistant finish keeps skaters upright. Maximum capacity 200 lbs. Assembles in 10 minutes. Ships in two boxes. Made in the U.S.A. Weight 51 lbs. Size 100"l x 90"w x 10"h. (Age 8+)
Balance Board

Balance Board

This balance board is a challenging, exciting exercise for all ages. Used by coaches and trainers since 1940, it strengthens the muscles and develops coordination. Can be used in a standing, kneeling, or sitting position. Surface is high-quality hardwood plywood, with anti-skid strips for better control. Made in the U.S.A. Supports up to 250 lbs. Size 33"l x 11"w x 6.25"h, Weight 8 lbs. (Age 6+)
Wooden Pogo Stick

Wooden Pogo Stick

Just like the 1918 all-American original, our Pogo Stick is precision made with wood and metal to last for decades of jumping. Supports jumpers from 80-160 lbs. Includes replaceable non-slip rubber tip. Size 41"l x 11.5"w, Weight 5.75 lbs. (Age 8+)
Large Wood Stilts

Large Wood Stilts

Beautifully crafted, sanded, oiled, and stained a rich cedar color, our stilts are made from high-quality, straight-grained hardwood. They adjust to four different levels, so younger children can start out at lower heights. Non-skid rubber tips make them easy to use indoors and out. Made in the U.S.A. For children and adults up to 200 lbs. Large Stilts are 61"h with 3 7/8"w footrest. Footrest is adjustable to 9", 11", 13" and 15" above the ground, Weight 6 lbs. (Age 5+)