Here are six fresh ideas to liven up your teen's study time, and involve the whole family at the same time!

Challenge your child to an exciting race across the pool and engage them in a game of Cruise Ship. Grab some plastic figures, hop in the pool, and you're set.

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.

Here's Twist 'N Turn: let your preschooler or pre-kindergartener be outside and active while learning about shapes, colors, directions, and word recognition.

Are you looking for a fun pool game that doesn't require a lot of heavy accessories? Try Steal the Bacon, a creative form of tag your child is sure to love.

Use sticks and stones to create create an outdoor version of tic-tac-toe!

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.

Help your preschooler combine a lesson about numbers with a silly, snowy game of hopscotch.

Host a dog wash to raise money for yourself, for charity, or just for fun!