We have 10 of them that are sure to keep tweens entertained and keep them from complaining.

The summer is here, and this means that a lot of families are planning out some fun days. Whether they are planning large family vacations or short-day trips, there is so much to do when the weather is warm, and school is out. However, one of the most popular outings for families continues to be the beach. Whether you have a beach nearby, or you are traveling somewhere with the intention of spending a lot of time at the beach, it is always good to be prepared.

If mom has tweens, she knows that this can come with a lot of sass and attitude. They are at the age where they may start complaining about family outings that they used to enjoy. They may say that they are bored, or that they don’t want to go and sit at the beach, because that is what little kids do. However, with a bit of inspiration, there are a ton of games out there that even a tween can enjoy with their sibling. We have 10 of them that are sure to keep tweens entertained and keep them from complaining.

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If your tweens have a bit of sibling rivalry between them, why not try a classic competition? According to Active For Life, get them to dig a hole in the sand, and see who can dig the deepest hole. They could also get some of their sibling frustration out by burying their sibling (below the neck), just make sure they dig them back up after.

Who doesn’t love a good game of dodgeball? According to Litchfield, this is a great game idea for tween siblings, and this may be great for a large group. Younger siblings and parents can get in on the fun too, and it works the same as it would in a school gym. Just make sure you have some pretty serious rules in place.

According to Parents, this one is perfect for anyone, and it can be for fun or for competition. Take a beach towel, and have your tweens sit on opposite ends, holding it up off the ground. Then, throw a beach ball on top and challenge them to keep the beach ball off the ground.

The best activities can be the simplest, and all mom will need to bring for this one is a Frisbee. Frisbee golf is a take on the classic golf game, and all you need to do is make various targets with items you brought. Set them up in the area, and they have to throw their Frisbees and see who can get them closest to the item.

Sandcastles may seem juvenile to a tween right now, so why not take it to the next level and have them try their hands at sculptures? They can work together, or against each other, and mom can show them some pictures online beforehand to give them some inspiration.

Volleyball is a classic, and it is a classic for a reason – because it is fun. A lot of beaches will have nets set up that can be used, but if there are none, or they are all busy, you can make your own. You can either bring your own net to set up, or draw a line in the sand, and that is their net. If they don’t have a volleyball, a beach ball will work too.

Sand is great because you can draw any design on it you want, and skee-ball may be perfect. Draw out the targets, and then your tweens can take turns throwing bean bags, or rocks, to try and get the biggest score. They can take their arcade skills and transfer them here.

If your tweens have not realized that they can draw in the sand, now may be the time to show them. All they need is a stick. Get them to smooth out a patch of sand, and then they can use the stick to make a picture. They can also use the same technique to play hangman or tic-tac-toe.

A big part of the beach is the water, so they need a game that takes place in the water. There are many versions of water tag that your tweens can play. The traditional one, or something like Marco Polo can be fun, and it is a great way to cool off when the day gets hot.

Tweens still have a bit of kid spirit in them, and this means that they may love to work together to complete a beach treasure hunt. Give them a list, or encourage them to take a bucket and just look for what they can find. They can then go back and make a scrapbook together, filled with memories, and now they will remember their beach day for years to come.

Sources: Active For Life, Litchfield, Parents