Boys will always be boys, and the only way you can help is finding safe outside games your son or sons and their friends can play in the backyard. At a time when technology has clogged the minds of most kids, spending tens of hours playing video games, you should encourage them to participate with outside games to boost their physical health and also improve on their creativity.
There are very many outdoor games for boys to choose from. All that is needed is to establish how big your backyard is and what is available for the games. The following are the best 3 outside games for boys.
Hide and Seek
We all have played this one, and there is no reason you should not introduce it to your children. Your backyard is a perfect space for your kids to hide or seek with their friends all day. Did I mention that its also so much fun? Hiding and finding and hiding and being pursued is a significant interest for kids, so be sure they will enjoy it.
How Many Participants are Needed?
Two can play the game, but the more the participants, the more the fun. However, they should not be too many as it will make seeking their friends, and kids like it easy.
How Safe is the Game?
This is purely dependent on the items in your backyard. You need to consider getting rid of any sharps, flammable or poisonous things in your backyard to protect your kids. Seal any containers and drain any stagnant water or liquids as well.
Kick the Can
This game is almost similar to hide and seek in that players divide into teams of equal members and count to a certain number, and their opponents run and hide. Instead of seeking, the only difference is that the players aim to catch their opponents, and once captured, they go into a holding pen.
A can is placed at the center of the playing area, and if any of the hiding participants manage to kick the can without being captured, their colleagues are released from holding. For a team to win, they need to capture all the running participants and put them in the holding pen.
What is Required for the Game?
Kick the can requires at least three players, but this does not limit the number. A metal can is used since it makes noise when kicked. A lot of space is needed, so you must ensure your backyard is free of any objects that could be obstacles.
Capture the Flag
The fun behind this game is playing as a large group. Split the group into two teams and each team should have a flag, preferably of different colors. Each team places their flag in the middle of their territory base.
This game's objective is to run into your opponent’s territory base, capture their flag, and run back safely to your territory base without being caught or tagged. If tagged, you are put into holding. The winning team is the one that manages to capture their opponents’ flag without being captured.
What is Required for the Game to be Successful?
As mentioned before, many participants are needed to make the game enjoyable. You also need to provide two flags and enough running space in the backyard.
How Safe is the Game?
The only imminent risk involved in this game is tripping and falling, so it is best to get rid of any obstacles and be good to go.
Conclusion
You cannot contain the energy in your kid and the happiness they get from it, but you can offer a better experience with these fantastic outside games for boys.