Games for Kids of All Ages
One of the fun things about having a picnic is playing games. Depending on the ages of the participants, there are a wide variety of things you can do. Some of these require bringing equipment and some set-up, for example croquet or volleyball, while others require very little. Bringing a baseball or disk to throw is simple and can be played on a variety of terrain. For games that do require setup, being familiar with the picnic area is useful because there may already be places where a volleyball net or even basketball court is already available. Also, if you know where a large flat space is, you can claim it before anyone else can.
With younger children, bringing something as simple as a beach ball or kite is an easy way to keep them amused. Depending on the number of children, multiples of various toys may be necessary of course. As children get older, they can be incorporated more into the games the adults are playing. While it might be necessary to make some allowances, perhaps giving them an extra swing with the mallet, when playing croquet, inclusion in as many activities as possible is a good way to keep everyone happy.
