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Are your kiddos bored with the toys and games they normally play outside? Give them something new to play (and keep them off of the video games) with this easy outdoor flying disc game DIY. It’s fun, inexpensive to make, and a great new twist on a classic disc toss game.

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Wondering how to keep the kids occupied all summer long? See our list of Summer Activities for Kids of All Ages!

We have partnered with some savvy blogging Mom’s and Grandma’s to bring you a collection of summer fun ideas to do with kids of all ages from Pre-K up to those precious teens. Be sure to scroll all the way down for even more ideas!

I’ve been at it again. I took the kiddos to the Dollar Tree and found inspiration for another fun project. Since the weather has finally been so beautiful, outdoor games have been on my mind. In fact, I picked up enough items for more than one game. Be sure to check back all summer long for more fun (and cheap) DIY games!

Flying Disc Game Materials

4 Stackable File Organizers (I got mine at Dollar Tree)
Teal Spray Paint
Small Plastic Plates
Pink Spray Paint
Orange Spray Paint
Number Stickers (Optional)

Step 1

First, remove the labels from your stackable file organizers.

Step 2

Next, clean the file organizers to ensure that they are free of dust and dirt. This helps the paint stick.

Step 3

After your file organizers are clean, place one on a protected surface for painting.

Step 4

Then paint the file organizer with teal spray paint. Set off to the side (still on a protected surface) and allow to dry completely.

Tip:

I recommend using spray paint specifically for plastic and/or outdoor use.

Step 5

Repeat step 4 with your remaining file organizers.

Step 6

While your file organizers dry, paint 3 of your plastic plates pink and 3 of them orange.

Note:

I used the same type of spray paint on my plates as I did on the file organizers, only in different colors.

Step 7

Again, set aside to dry completely.

Step 8 (Optional)

Optionally, you can add number stickers to your stackable file organizers for scoring. For small kids, I recommend making the top and bottom trays worth 5 points and the center 2 worth 10 points. For older kids and adults, make the scoring as follows starting with the top tray: 5, 10, 15, 10.

How to Play Outdoor Flying Disc Game

Stack your file organizers (in order if scoring stickers are attached). Each player takes turns tossing 3 discs towards the organizers. Add up the scores of the discs in the organizer before removing them.

The first player or team to 100 points wins. If 100 points is reached by the first player or team in the round, the second player or team has a chance to tie with their remaining turn.

In the event of a tie, have a sudden death round. Each player or team gets one set of tosses. Whichever one scores the most from the sudden death round wins!

The kiddos had a blast with this easy outdoor flying disc game until the wind picked up. Then I had a ton of fun watching them carefully aim only to have the wind whip their discs in the totally wrong direction. Adorableness all around, I promise. Now that you’ve checked out this fun DIY game, be sure to check out the other awesome kids summer activities from my friends. And come back tomorrow for another fun activity from yours truly.

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Now, let’s see what else we can add to our Summer Activities list! New ideas are added every day this week so Pin this post and check back every day.

School is officially out and that means it’s time to take advantage of outdoor fun! Whether you need ideas for the family this weekend or simply need something to get the kids outside and playing, I’ve got what you need. These DIY outdoor games the whole family will love.

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This weekend was absolutely gorgeous! Like, the kind of weather you dream about on summer days. Sunny and warm with a beautiful breeze to keep you cool. Frankly, it was the perfect way to start summer break.

It’s also the perfect weather to get outside and enjoy some games as a family. Luckily you’ll have a ton to choose from with this awesome list!

DIY Giant Backyard Frisbee Tic Tac Toe Game (DIY Adulation)

A couple of packs of dollar store plates, paint, and some spray chalk are all you need to make this super fun game. Since it’s so easy and compact, it’s also the perfect travel game to take on vacation or camping!

DIY Tenzi Outdoor Yard Dice Game Tutorial (Hello Creative Family)

Do you love the game Tenzi? If so then you definitely need to give this outdoor version a try with this super simple (not-to-mention colorful) tutorial!

Easy DIY Glow Frisbee (DIY Adulation)

You know how much I love keeping the fun going after the sun goes down. This quick and simple frisbee makeover is just what you need for a fun all day and night.

Limbo Game Station (Create and Babble)

Test out your flexibility with this fun DIY limbo game! Her easy-to-follow instructions make it easy even for non-adept woodworkers. Don’t believe me? Check it out now!

DIY Giant Backyard Glow Pong Game (DIY Adulation)

For some reason, any time we play drink pong I get crazy competitive. Now we’ve taken the game to a larger scale with this giant backyard version. Play kids versus adults or invite of friends and make it tournament. Either way it’s sure to be a blast for everyone!

How to Install a Ring and Hook Game (Intelligent Domestications)

Another great game for families is this super fun (and addictive) ring and hook game. Although this tutorial shows you how to install your DIY game inside, you can easily take the principals and do the same thing outside.

How to Play Glow Stick Tag (DIY Adulation)

It seriously doesn’t get any easier or cheaper than glow stick tag. Some packs of glow bracelets from your local dollar store and players is literally all you need for a fun filled game in the dark!

DIY Cornhole Boards (A Wonderful Thought)

It’s basically a midwestern law that every suburban family has to own a cornhole game. Luckily, this DIY tutorial makes it easy to make one if you don’t own one. Also, you can easily personalize them to represent your favorite team, family crest, or simply your favorite color!

Dollar Store Eraser Toss Game (DIY Adulation)

Yet another awesome game you can make from dollar store finds is this eraser toss game. It’s crazy easy to make and can be played outdoors or indoors. Plus, there’s not reason to worry about things getting broken with the soft erasers.

Make a Giant Outdoor Kerplunk Game from Tomato Cages (Design Dazzle)

Remember the excitement of playing Kerplunk on the living room floor with your siblings? Now you can get that same rush as an adult with this awesome outdoor DIY version! One of my favorite things about this game it how many people can play at once. Plus, kids love it just as much as adults.

Glow in the Dark Scavenger Hunt (DIY Adulation)

Take your next scavenger hunt to the next level with this awesome glow-in-the-dark version! Even though the things you seek glow, don’t be deceived into thinking it’s easy.

Keep this awesome list of DIY outdoor games the whole family will love in your pocket for buckets of fun all summer long. Invite some friends over for a pitch-in and outdoor fun for everyone. It’s the perfect budget-friendly summer entertainment!

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Does your kid love those Find It games? They’re the perfect quiet activity to entertain little ones again and again. That’s why it also makes a great road trip activity. This easy DIY find it game is the perfect travel size to entertain your kiddos in the car with less than half the bulk.

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When my youngest first started to express a defined interest in books outside of the bedtime stories we read, he loved ISpy books. Like, he couldn’t get enough of them. That was when I had the idea that he might also love the Find It games. He got one that was specifically geared for young kids for his 4th birthday and he still loves playing with it a year later.

You would think looking for things would get old, especially when you’ve found them a thousand times before, but not for him. That’s is what sparked this most recent project. We’re driving all the way to Disney World this summer (15+ hour drive, one way) and I thought this would be a great way to keep him entertained on our trip.

Even better, it’s so super simple that you can easily make more than one in different themes. In case you’re wondering, yes, I’m totally going to make a Disney themed one. It’s too easy and to much fun not to.