Fun At Home Summer Activities

You don’t have to go too far to enjoy some fun in the sun this summer! There is plenty to do to enjoy time outdoors right in your own backyard or neighborhood.

Whether you are spending time with the family, friends or your whole neighborhood you can spend hours outdoors having fun playing some simple and classic games and sports that don’t take a lot of equipment to set up or require a ton of space. Here are a few of our favorites that cost less than $20 to pull off...

Wiffle Ball

A fun game for kids and adults alike is a game of wiffle ball. The baseball-like game is perfect for backyard play because the lightweight ball and bat makes it impossible to hit into other yards or damage cars or windows! Plus the game is incredibly affordable with a ball and bat costing less than $10. 

This is a great game to play at a cookout or just with the kids on a sunny Sunday afternoon when you have nothing planned.

Shop wiffle balls and bats online and pick up in store.

Soccer

Another simple game that requires very little setup is soccer! Grab a ball for less than $20 and find a good patch of grass. For equipment all you need is a ball and some kind of boundary setup for goals. You can use cones or even chairs to mark the goals! 

This is another affordable way to spend some time outdoors with the family. Get creative and even hold a tournament to see who the ultimate winner is!

Shop soccer balls online and pick up in store.

Volleyball

Volleyball is a great game if you have a net or even if you don’t! This can be a nice change if you usually find yourself playing soccer or baseball or you are inspired by the Summer Olympics. This is a great game when you are having a summer gathering or party and can get teams of people together to have a true game.

Shop volleyballs online and pick up in store.

Country Paint And Hardware is your locally owned hardware store. Give us a call at (203) 481-5255 or shop online and pick up in store at 2410 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT.