Christmas Gifts to Encourage Winter Activity: Kids

On Thursday, we had some ideas for Christmas gifts for women who love outdoor activities. I bet there will be a few kids who will need a push to get out the door and get active this winter, too.  Here are some gift ideas to keep the kids burning off the sugar of the season:

WHAM-O Snow Trac Ball

This guy has a snow scoop and snowball maker, and can launch snowballs up to 150 feet.  Wowzers!  Can I get one?

EMS has it for $12.95, with free shipping.
Amazon has it for $12; free shipping with $25 purchase.

(They are out of stock at Target.)

Flexible Flyer

Zipfy

Crazy Sleds

Check out the Zipfy at EMS ($40), or the Flexible Flyer PT Blaster at amazon ($60).

I'm trying to figure out how to work these guys into a bootcamp workout!

Connectible Walrooz

Need something tamer for the smaller kids?

How about Target's BenBal Connectible Walrooz (2 pack, size small, $16, age 3+).

(Amazon has them, too, but pricier.)

Snowshoes

You knew I was going to say snowshoes, right?

You'll find the same starter snowshoes for kids (at right) at our 3 favorite adventure retailers: $30 at REI, and $35 at EMS and LLBean.

LLBean also has snowshoe kits, complete with poles, for $99.


If these gifts don't get the kids outdoors, time to unplug the Wii!

When you're done shopping, time to study up... Pop Quiz coming soon!!!