Make a Backyard Obstacle Course to Keep Kids Outside

Need a fun outdoor activity to do with the kids?

Build a backyard obstacle course!

Build a backyard obstacle course

Pull out your patio chairs, garden tools, scooters, toys, and other stuff packed away in your garage (note: this is a good excuse to clean out the shed or garage), and let the kids go to work creating spaces to climb, jump, and ride around the yard.

Here's a quick one we did when the cousins were visiting on a day off from school: