With Summer on the home stretch, it's becoming more of a challenge to keep the kids entertained.  Below are some fun activities that will get your kids outdoors and keep them out of your hair for the rest of the summer!

1. Create a crazy obstacle course outside, and have your whole family compete! To make it even more exciting, think of     a prize for the winner, or even a funny punishment for the loser.

2. Build a backyard zip line for dolls or action figures.

3. Make a target and place it somewhere, and hold a contest to see who has better aim for throwing water balloons at it.

4. Set up a lemonade stand, bake sale, or sell items you made yourself!

5. Create your very own sidewalk chalk mural.

6. Visit a zoo or aquarium to learn about animals.

7. Set up a bike or car wash to raise money for a charity.

8. Stage your own Summer Olympics with races, hurdles, and relays.

9. Have a game night with charades, Pictionary or bingo.

10. Get a map of your area, mark off all the local parks -- then visit them, take pictures and vote for your favorite.