Just Add Fun! The Best Activities & Gear for Sunny Days

It's time to trade sleds and skates for scooters and noodles. We've got the it-list of must-have playtime tools for those long, hot days.

By rtsarahgreene April 15, 2015

Stash away the winter coats and boots, summer is on the horizon! Before you know it, your little water bugs will be begging for the chance to log hours of pool time and play outdoors till the crickets chirp. Get prepped with gear for activities that love summer as much as the kiddos: kites, pool noodles and the ultimate in cool treats are only a few. Scroll through the flip book below for the scoop on stuff promising to put major smiles on the minis—and making you a superstar source of summer joy.

Take a Hike

Hiking the sunset trails (summer solstice here we come!) is where many a memory is made. Treks with gear just like mom and dad’s make climbing the crest cool. Hydrate your little ascender in aqua style fit for the pros with their own Camelback. We love the pint-sized proportions, emergency-alert whistle and adjustable straps for grow-with-me abilities.

Available at Amazon.com, $48.99.

Photo: Jonf728 via flickr creative commons

What’s your favorite summer activity? Share with us in the Comments!

—Sarah Greene