The Ultimate Boing! Summer Toys Guide
5 Stops for Epic Summer Play
Welcome to your one-stop page for planning an unforgettable summer full of outdoor toys, games, and community spirit. In this guide, we’ll map out five adventure stops—from outdoor exploration to sensory toys—that turn your yard or neighborhood into a playground. Along the way, we’ll highlight top summer toys at Boing! Toy Shop, share DIY tips, and show how every purchase gives back to the Jamaica Plain neighborhood.
With options for all ages, from free DIY ideas to top-quality scooters, we'll help you find the perfect summer toys for your price range. Ready to create a summer of fun and games? Let’s go!
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Stop 1 – Backyard Basecamp: Outdoor Toys for Little Explorers
Transform your backyard into a discovery zone with toys and games designed for all ages. Whether you’re sorting leaves and inspecting bugs with budding naturalists or flying kites on a windy afternoon, these outdoor toys encourage curiosity and hands-on learning.
Exploration Gear Essentials
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4-in-1 Exploration Compass: Perfect for teaching navigation, this compass helps children track direction and learn map skills. Pair with other toys like a magnifying glass for extra exploratory adventure.
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Delta Ripstop Nylon Kites: Durable yet lightweight, these kites provide the perfect activity on breezy days. A variety of classic designs add an extra dose of fun as they soar through the air.
DIY Scavenger Hunt
Create a simple checklist—rocks, plants, bugs, feathers—and challenge kids to find each item. Sort finds by size or color. Have little naturalists sketch their discoveries in a homemade notebook. This low-cost activity fosters observation skills and adds an educational element to outdoor play.
Creative Nature Journaling
Encourage budding artists to document their backyard safari. Suggest they note the weather (like cloud patterns), describe insects they spot, collect flowers and leaves for pressing, or draw tree bark textures. Nature journaling encourages writing and drawing skills while keeping children active in the fresh air.
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Stop 2 – Bubble Lab: Science and Play
Bubbles can be a simple, easy activity for a nice summer day, or a gateway to simple science. Kids can learn about surface tension and geometry while chasing shimmering spheres that float on summer breezes.
Top Toy Picks
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Fubbles Solution & Tumblers: Bubble solutions in a range of sizes offer all-ages excitement. Refillable and perfect to take on the go, no-spill tumblers prevent mess and spills that can interrupt the fun.
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Bubble Machines: From musical to light-up varieties, each one adds another sensory experience with sound, characters, and colors.
Giant Bubble Experiment
Mix 6 cups water with 1 cup dish soap, and add 1 tablespoon of glycerin to the mixture. Use a homemade wand (two sticks and cotton string) to create giant bubbles. How big can you make them?
Bubble Science 101
Turn play into a live learning session. Explain surface tension in kid-friendly terms: bubble liquid acts like a stretchy skin that holds air inside. Let children experiment by adding more glycerin to see how bubbles last longer.
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Stop 3 – Scooter Station: Scoot into Summer Safely
Nothing says active summer play like zipping down sidewalks on a scooter. At Boing! Toy Shop, our Micro Kickboard lineup offers models designed for kids of all ages to build balance and confidence.
Choosing the Right Micro Kickboard
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Mini Deluxe vs. Maxi Deluxe: The Mini Deluxe Scooter suits younger riders (ages 3–5), while the Maxi Deluxe is perfect for ages 5–8 and beyond.
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Fun Features: Scooters come in tons of colors like pink, purple, red, and more. Details include LED wheels, adjustable handlebars, and foldable models for easy carrying and storing.
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Essential Accessories: Add a helmet, bell, and streamers in your chosen color for extra flair and safety.
Why We Love Micro Kickboard Scooters
Our preferred brand at Boing!, Kickboard scooters by Micro are designed for a smooth ride on bumpy surfaces, which makes them perfect for riding the city sidewalks. Their products are adjustable to grow with your child, easy to replace parts that wear out, and can last for years. Plus, you can match the style to your kids' taste with different color options and accessories.
Scooter Safety & Skill-Building
Teach kids to start with one foot on the deck and one foot pushing. Practice stopping with the rear fender brake on smooth pavement. They'll build confidence as their skill grows. Highlight nearby safe routes in Jamaica Plain—like flat park paths—so children can continue improving their technique in a controlled environment.
Customize Your Ride
Let children add character decals or reflective streamers to personalize their scooters. A few well-chosen accessories can make each ride feel unique and keep them excited to scoot every day.
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Stop 4 – Water Oasis: Splash & Sensory Play
Stay cool and engage the senses with water-based play stations. There's nothing better than a little splashing, a swim, or a sprinkler when the summer weather heats up. These ideas turn any hot day into a refreshing adventure.
Cool Water Toy Picks
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Waboba Dunk or Dive: A pool game that combines shooting hoops and diving! Can be played solo, one on one, or even in teams. For a slightly easier version of the game, use the hoop with balls that will float.
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Sand N’ Splash Activity Table: Combines a sandbox and water table in one. With adjustable height, it suits ages 2–7 and grows with your child.
DIY Splash Station Hacks
Create a PVC pipe sprinkler: drill holes in a length of pipe, attach it to a garden hose, and let the water spray in a gentle arc. Fill a wading pool with some water and small pool toys for kids who love water but haven't learned to swim.
Multisensory Water Play Ideas
Add foam letters and numbers to pool time for educational water games that encourage letter and number recognition. For a quiet sensory corner, fill a bin with water beads (non-toxic, soft) that become soft and squishy when wet.
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Stop 5 – Community Hub: Play with Purpose
At Boing! Toy Shop, playtime supports more than just fun—it fuels our “Giving Back” mission. Explore how your summer toy purchases help local families and community programs.
Boing!’s Giving Back Mission
Every season, a portion of toy sales funds neighborhood initiatives—from free play events at Jamaica Plain parks to book-drive donations at local schools. By choosing Boing!, you join a community effort to keep play accessible for all ages.
How to Get Involved
Stop by our shop’s community board or check the Boing! Facebook page for event dates. Learn how you can help in bring joy, fun, and play to the community beyond your own backyard. Contact us at info@boingtoys.com if you'd like more info on ways that we give back and how you can get involved.
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Shop the Summer Collection Now
From backyard exploration to scooter adventures and community connection, this guide covers five essential stops for ultimate summer fun. With these toys, games, and activities, adventure can be never-ending! Grab your favorite summer toys at Boing! Toy Shop—where every playtime purchase adds joy at home and in our Jamaica Plain region. Ready to start your adventure? Explore the Summer Fun collection in our shop and grab your product picks while stock lasts!
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