July is the perfect time to get outside and play games with friends in Arlington, VA. We have some game suggestions in this post that you can make at your Wildwood Park apartment or purchase online. Read below for some of our favorites.
As oversized checkerboard is a fun and simple outdoor game for anyone to play. You can have a tournament with a group of people or enjoy with a friend on a summer morning. This is a DIY project you can make at home. You’ll need plywood, painters tape, an X-Acto Knife, framing edge, wood veneer edging, veneer edge trimmer, paint & stain, polycrylic, and 24 mason jar lids. Follow the link above to make this fun project.
Bocce ball is a great outdoor game that can create hours of fun for you, your family, and your friends. You can buy a bocce ball set online or at a local outdoor sports store. To play this game, you use a Pallino or Jack ball, and a set of bocce balls. Each player (or team) will get 4 bocce balls (depending on the set you purchase). The starting player will throw the Jack ball and the objective is to throw your set of bocce balls closest to the Jack.
Pool noodles can be used to play lots of outdoor games — and not just in the pool. One game is called Target Station. In this game you’ll turn the noodles into circles by taping the ends together. Make 6 of these circles then lay them next to each other to make two rows — three on top and three on the bottom. You’ll then tape the circles together. Follow the tutorial above to continue making this fun and simple noodle game.
This outdoor game is becoming more and more popular and it’s perfect for a summer afternoon in Arlington, VA. You can purchase Giant Jenga online or make an even more giant version yourself. We like the idea of an extra giant set. To make this yourself, you’ll need 54 feet of 2x4s, measuring tape, a pencil, a chop saw, a sanding block, 100 or 120 grit sandpaper, a damp cloth, and stain of your choice. This game will create a lot of fun for you and your friends.
Corn hole is a great outdoor game that is perfect for all ages. You can make your own set or purchase one online if you don’t have one. If you want to make one yourself you’ll need a jigsaw, measuring tape, a compass, plywood of different sizes, and a few other items. Visit the DIY Network to find out how to make this game and everything else that you’ll need.
What are your favorite outdoor games? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading!