Summer is coming, and like a lot of parents I'm looking for fun and affordable summer activities to keep my seven and nine-year-old sons occupied. I'm especially interested in activities that get them outside, make them think, or simply get them away from their screens. While I'm sure there will be plenty of hours spent playing video games and watching YouTube Kids, I'm hoping to keep my kids engaged with a variety of fun and affordable summertime activities. Here are 10 of our favorite summertime activities that will get your kids outside and off their devices. Gardening is a healthy and pleasurable hobby whether you live in the country or in a suburban neighborhood.