Playing outside is an important factor that helps keep your child physically healthy. Not only does playing outside help them physically, but it enhances their creativity and imagination and further develops their critical thinking skills, strength, and coordination. Now that we live in an online world, our children may be connected through chat rooms, video games, or even Facetime, but this can contribute to a lack in face to face interaction. If you're looking for a way to get your kid to spend more time outdoors, here are some of the best outdoor toys for 11-year-olds.
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Electric Skateboard
Top Speed of 28Mph, Smooth Brakes with Remote, Easy Carry Handle Design for Adults Teens and Beginners.
Your 11-year-old will love this electric skateboard! They'll be zooming around on this board for hours. This board has a maximum speed of 29 miles per house and a range of 11 miles before it runs out of batteries. Whether they use it to play in the yard, ride to school, or to a friend's house, this board will have them riding in style.
Target Shooting Game
This target shooting game is a great outdoor toy for individual or group play. With three different targets, each worth a different amount of points, work to reach a goal number to win. Play this game at night with the glow-in-the-dark feature! The rings and balls glow in the dark for extra fun.
Hoverboard With Bluetooth Speaker
Hoverboards are fun for all ages. Now, try out the new hoverboards with Bluetooth speakers. This feature allows them to play their favorite music while they spend time learning new tricks on their hoverboard. With a max speed of six miles per hour, it can travel up to four or five miles depending on the motor size purchased.
Drone
RC Quadcopter WiFi FPV Live Video, Altitude Hold, Headless Mode, One Key Take Off for Kids or Beginners.
Explore the skies with this drone that features a 1080P HD camera. This camera can adjust up to 80 degrees to broaden your view of what you are flying over. This drone was designed to be easy for beginners. It has one simple control for take-off and has safety features to protect the propellers and keep the drone from spinning out.
Electric Scooter
Take scooter riding to the next level with this electric scooter. With rear-wheel drive, this scooter helps to deliver balance and control for a safer and more stable ride. Traveling up to 10 miles per hour, it has a 65-minute ride time to play and explore.
Basketball Hoop
Portable Backboard System with 2 Wheels for Indoor or Outdoor Use, Adjusts from 5FT to 7FT.
A basketball hoop makes for hours of fun. Whether playing a game of pick-up ball or games like Horse, Sharks and Minnows, Knockout, or Around the World, a basketball hoop is great for outdoor play and helps your teen get rid of some of their energy.
UFO Swing
This UFO swing gets them outdoors but also allows them a private space to hang out. Whether climbing over top on the metal bars or sitting and swinging inside the UFO, this swing is a hit. It can be used as a fort or a place to nap and relax.
Swing Ball
Mookie swing ball is a five-in-one game! Play swingball, tail ball, volleyball, soccer swingball, or fling disk with this swing ball set! With all the accessories you need for every game, this set allows for individual or group play. Have this game set up for your next family game night and have a blast!
Giant Spoons
Take the classic game of spoons outdoors with these giant spoons! Take the giant spoons and set them far away. Work quickly through a deck of cards to try and make four of a kind. Whoever gets four of a kind first can run and make their way to grab their spoon for safety and to make it to the next round! Take the game to the next level and create an obstacle course to get to the spoons.
Carnival Ball Roller Game
Bring the carnival home with this ball roller game. Take the balls and roll them up the ramp to try and score points! Set a timer to roll the balls per participant, and whoever gets the highest amount of points wins. This game is great to keep in the backyard or if have an upcoming themed carnival party.
Bump N Bounce
Includes Two Body Belly Bumper Suit Spring Summer Inflatable Air Backyard Toy.
This Bump N Bounce game is great to get out some physical energy. Blow up each body belly bumper suit and watch them spring into action. These blow-up suits help keep them safe and limit physical harm when roughhousing. Use these belly bouncers and create a bracket to include the whole family! Whoever can bounce the hardest and stand their ground wins.