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This list offers perfect Christmas gift ideas for little boys or girls who love being active and spending time outdoors.

This is also a great list to get kids off a screen and enjoy exploring outside.

Whether they are into sports, adventure, or love exploring the backyard, these 21 unique gift ideas are sure to get them to love the outdoors and bring excitement to their holiday season.

1. Christmas Gift Idea: Binoculars For Kids

These are a MUST-have for exploring outside. Whether in the woods, hiking up a mountain, or bird watching, kids can always use a pair of binoculars to enhance their wonderful imaginations!

2. Christmas Gift Idea: Metal Detectors for Kids

My husband and I stumbled across a YouTube video that inspired us. Metal detectors are a great way to teach kids patience.

Our family has the kids wait in one spot in the yard while one of us parents hides a couple of coins for each of our kids to find. They truly love the hunt and are so happy when they have to dig and find their buried “treasure.”

3. Christmas Gift Idea: Remote Control Off Road Vehicles

Take it from us, we have learned from wasting so much money on remote-control cars that just break (sorry Walmart doesn’t cut it anymore in our family).

The RC cars below are the exact ones we purchased for our kids. They are awesome for getting kids outside.

You can even have your kids look for some scrap wood to make a small jump for the cars. This helps them use their creativity, teamwork skills, and problem-solving skills (building and adjusting the jump to specific heights).

Don’t forget, “Brushless” is the keyword when looking for RC cars where parts can be easily replaced if they are broken.

4. Christmas Gift Idea: Portable Trampoline

This is a fantastic way to get kids outside and work out some energy. Pair their bouncing with some music on this Bluetooth speaker and they’re all set for a long time of fun!

• Portable Indoor & Outdoor Trampoline with Basketball Hoop & Safety Enclosure
• Little Tikes Little Tikes 3′ Trampoline

5. Christmas Gift Idea: Nature Scavenger Hunt Game

Image by Victoria from Pixabay

A scavenger hunt, gives kids the ability to use their detective skills to find many cool objects. Everyone gets excited when they find clues that lead to the item on their list. To get kids outside in nature, add some nature clues to any scavenger hunt! Our family loves the books and games like this one and the ones below.

• Melissa and Doug Let’s Explore Indoor/Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Play Set
• Scavenger Hunt for Kids – Treasure Hunting Outdoor
• The Original Outdoor Nature Scavenger Treasure Hunt Card Game for Kids and Families

6. Christmas Gift Idea: Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course Setup

Photo by Lukas: https://www.pexels.com/photo/children-s-team-building-on-green-grassland-296301/

Any type of ninja or parkour obstacle course is an amazing way to get out all of the children’s energy. It gives them the option to play on a “jungle gym” without actually having to leave your home. The options below are the ones our family has and loves. The stepping stones are awesome for balance as well! We have bought a few options and customized the course ourselves by mixing and matching the different ladders, bars, and hoops.

• Obstacle Course for Kids – Indoor and Outdoor
• Ninja Obstacle Course for Kids Backyard
• Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course for Kids With Climbing Rope

7. Christmas Gift Idea: Portable Zip Line

Photo by Rainer Eck: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-girl-wearing-a-harness-balancing-on-a-wooden-plank-12153012/

Zip lines offer kids the opportunity to feel Tarzan by flying from one tree to another.

It’s a fun, unforgettable way for kids to experience and embrace the outdoors in a safe, supervised setting! The Slackers options below are what company we have had amazing luck with. Just make sure a spring brake system is included.

• Slackers 70 ft Kids Zip line Kit with Safety Zipspring Brake System
• Slackers 100 ft Kids Zip line Kit with Safety Zipspring Brake
• Zip Line Kit for Kids 120 ft with Zipline Spring Brake and Safety Harness

8. Christmas Gift Idea: Outdoor Backyard Adventure Tent Kit

Photo by Ron Lach : https://www.pexels.com/photo/kids-hanging-out-in-backyard-10045743/

Kids of any age love building forts, tents, bases, and little houses. Give them the proper kit like this one and their imagination will go wild. Many of the options below can be used inside or outside. We love our Teepee Playhouse tent!

• Kids Indoor Outdoor Spaceship Tent Set With Tunnel
• Teepee Pop Up Playhouse Tent for Kids
• Clubhouse Tent for Kids with Roll-up Door and Windows for Outdoors
• Kids Construction STEM Fort Building Kit

9. Christmas Gift Idea: Indoor/Outdoor Camping Gear

Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/group-of-kids-saluting-9303995/

Camping gear is a blast for kids, turning every adventure into an exciting wilderness survival playground. Getting outside (even on a rainy day) or using their imagination inside with their own equipment creates hours of fun. Our family has this set and we truly get so many hours of fun from it!

• Kids Camping Toys Set – Pretend Play Camping Set with Toy Lantern, Stove and Food
• Kids Lightweight Collapsible Hiking Poles
• Pop Up Tent with Kids Camping Gear Set
• Advanced Scout Hiking Compass

10. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Pedal Go Kart

Photo by Valentin Sarte: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-boy-riding-a-go-kart-12355491/

Pedal go-karts are so neat because they give kids the thrill of pretending to be driving their own race car. I remember as a kid, I loved pretending to drive my parent’s car while someone was cleaning the inside of it (my kids do the same today).

Check out the off-road tire options below, which will help your little ones drive smoothly on grass, dirt, gravel, or cement.

• Berg Jeep Sahara Pedal Go Kart Kids Ride On Toys
• Berg Toys Buddy Pedal Go Kart for Kids and Adults
• Crew Kids Pedal Go Kart With Adjustable Bucket Seat

11. Christmas Gift Idea: Solar Powered STEM Toys

Photo by Vanessa Loring: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-kid-holding-a-toy-car-7868822/

Our family loves to disassemble and assemble items. It’s a huge part of learning at any age.

The solar-powered toys listed below knock everything up a notch to teach kids new skills including science, technology, alternative energy, and more!

• STEM 12-in-1 Build Your Own Robot with Solar Panel Robot Kit
• STEM 12-in-1 Education Solar Robot Toy
• STEM 4 in 1 Solar Power & Electric Motor Science Experiment Kits

12. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Gardening Set

Photo by Polesie Toys: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-young-girl-watering-a-plants-5997588/

Gardening sets are a wonderful way to introduce the importance of growing things to little ones. Showing them how to dig a hole, plant a seed, and water the plant is a basic skill that they will use over and over again. They will love seeing sprouts come up from the ground from something they’ve planted. Heck even as an adult it still excites me!

• Kids Gardening Tools Outdoor Toys Set Backyard Play with Wheelbarrow
• Kids Gardening Tools Set 18 PCS With Gloves And Apron
• Pull Along Garden Wagon and Gardening Tools Toy Play Set

13. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Insect Bug Catching Kit

Photo by MART PRODUCTION: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-girl-holding-a-magnifying-glass-8471945/

Kids can spend hours chasing butterflies, spotting beetles, or carefully catching ladybugs, fostering a love for nature with every find. From comparing different bugs to setting them free afterward, the bug-catching kit connects kids to the environment.

Each bug discovery is thrilling and inspires curiosity, making outdoor play fun and educational! Don’t forget that you can use bug kits for catching frogs as well (just make sure the box is large enough).

• Bug Catcher Critter Habitat Case for Backyard Exploration
• Kids Outdoor Explorer Nature Kit  
• National Geographic Bug Catcher Kit for Kids 

14. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Archery Set

Photo by RDNE Stock project: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-teaching-a-boy-how-to-hold-a-bow-6655698/

Archery is a great sport to teach kids (and adults) good sportsmanship, self-discipline, responsibility, and so much more! Check out the kits below to make sure the age of your kiddo coordinates with the level of the archery set.

Start out with beginner level to make sure your kids enjoy it. Both my sons have the advanced Bear Archery Products and they are amazing! They are a bit pricey to begin with but it grows with your kids. You can adjust the length of the strings according to their arm length as well as how hard it is to draw back.

• Beginner: Kids Bow And Arrow Archery Set With 8 Suction Cup Arrows
• Beginner: BOWRILLA® Bow and Arrow for Kids – Beginners Archery Set
• Mid-Advanced: Bear Archery Royale Adjustable Compound Bow Package for Youth

15. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Water Gun Blasters

Photo by Polesie Toys: https://www.pexels.com/photo/kids-playing-water-guns-in-the-beach-6138614/

Who doesn’t love water blasters? Am I right? Water blasters are a complete no-brainer for kids and adults. So much fun can be had on hot days with water while cooling off in the best way possible.

Water gun blasters inspire creativity, as kids invent games, set up teams, and strategize to surprise each other with the perfect splash attack. Each water burst brings cheers and giggles, turning any backyard into a water-filled playground.

• 6 Pack Super Water Soaker Blaster Squirt Guns 40 Ft Water Shooter
• Durable Water Squirters Blasters for Kids
• X-Shot Fast-Fill Medium Water Blaster – Water gun for Summer

16. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Nerf Gun Blaster

Photo by Couch Studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/toy-gun-in-shadow-20876302/

While monitored with proper protective eyewear, Nerf guns can be so much fun! In our home, we have a big basket of these bullets and bring the basket outside. Then we run around hiding, dodging, and strategizing different fun ways to get to each other.

We use these protective eyewear to make sure nobody accidentally gets something in the eye. Even though our rule is to always point below the waist, accidents do happen and that’s ok. This is how we learn but by using eyewear, we are trying to be proactive.

•  Children’s Safety Glasses with Wind Resistance
• Refill Darts Bullets 
• NERF Rampage N-Strike Elite Toy Blaster
• Glow in The Dark Floating Ball Toy Targets with Foam Dart Toy Blaster

17. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Nature Potion Kit

Photo by Mikhail Nilov: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-and-girl-doing-experiment-in-the-classroom-8923375/

This is a brilliant Christmas gift for kids of all ages. The potions kits down below are what we have gotten and given as gifts to the kids in our lives. These particular potion kits give kids a list of ingredients to hunt for and collect outside to create specific color potions.

• Scavenger Hunt Potions – Nature DIY Craft Kit
• The Science Spell Book: 30 Enchanting Experiments for Kids
• Nature Adventure Pack For Kids – The Young Scientists Club

18. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Off-Road Kick Scooter

Photo Image by Silviu on the street from Pixabay

Whoever thought of trading the wheels on a regular scooter for off-road wheels is a genius! My kids LOVE their off-road scooters since they are like bikes, and can ride them anywhere on our property or in the woods.

Heck, even my husband and I have races with the kids.

• Mongoose Expo Kick Scooter – BMX-Style Handlebar & Brake Cable Rotor
• JOYSTAR Kick Scooter 12 Inch Big Wheels With Adjustable Handlebar
• Razor Kick Scooter for Kids With 8″ Pneumatic Rubber Wheels

19. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Foot Rocket Launcher

Photo by Kindel Media: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-boy-playing-with-a-toy-spaceship-7105868/

With every powerful stomp, kids feel a rush of excitement, eager to see just how high their rocket will go. Each launch brings excitement and amazement, as they watch their rockets soar and try to beat their own distance records.

We have the National Geographic launcher and it is really neat because it really does light up. Using them at night is awesome because you will never lose them either.

• National Geographic Air Rocket Toy – Ultimate LED Rocket Launcher for Kids
• Stomp Rocket Jr Multi-Color Rocket Launcher for Kids
• Rocket Launcher for Kids 2 Pack

20. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Lincoln Logs Building Kit

Image by Harry Strauss from Pixabay

These are so cool! Each little log has a specific cut-out on each end so things stay in place and kids don’t get Frustrated.

If you have kids in your family who like to work with their hands, Lincoln Log kits spark creativity and imagination as kids design and build their own log cabins, forts, and villages. Kids will have a blast figuring out how to design and build a sturdy structure.

• Lincoln Logs -Horseshoe Hill Station 84 Pieces of Real Wood Logs
• Lincoln Logs Village Set Edition 327 Pieces of Real Wood Logs
• Lincoln Logs 2 Tiered Tree House Building Set Educational Toy

21. Christmas Gift Idea: Kids Walkie-Talkie

Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-gray-hoodie-holding-black-smartphone-4710966/

I highly recommend walkie-talkies for every kid! They help imagination run absolutely wild (in adults as well… can’t lie lol). Kids’ walkie-talkies bring a sense of adventure and excitement, letting kids communicate over distances as they play secret agents, explorers, or adventurers.

• Rechargeable Long Range Walkie Talkies for Kids and Adults
• Walkie Talkies 4 Pack Rechargeable for Kids and Adults Long Range
• Walkie Talkies for Kids Rechargeable 2 Pack With 3 Miles Long Range

Conclusion

The goal of these 21 unique gift idea list is to help find ways to spark a love for nature and the outdoors in kids. In society today, there seems to be technology taking over. Take a few ideas from above, get them excited about playing outside, and get them active! Down the road, they will forever be grateful for the steps you took to keep them in touch with nature.

Was there ever a toy that you received as a child that you will never forget because it was just that memorable? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

Thanks and keep on moving!

-C xx

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