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The 15 Best Outdoor Summer Activities, Games and Toys for Kids on Amazon — Starting at $10

Keep the little ones busy this summer with our round-up of bubble guns, NERF sprayers, oversized games and more.

School is out for the youngsters, and calendars are filled with pool parties, backyard barbeques, Fourth of July fireworks and summer vacations. This doesn't mean shelling out cash for pricey amusement park tickets or driving them to the local pool every afternoon — some of the most fun of summer can be had in your own backyard. Active children will adore a water gun fight or a slip-in-slide on the lawn, while the artsy or inquisitive child may prefer creating bubble art or a National Geographic rocket launching kit.

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