A summer full of adventures

The best outdoor tips for young and old

Summer is here—the perfect time to experience outdoor adventures, get creative, and make shared memories. Our outdoor tips show you how easy it is to create unforgettable moments outdoors —full of fun, discovery, and connection to nature.

Did you know? Being outdoors not only makes you happy, but also promotes creativity, team spirit, and raises awareness of environmental and nature conservation issues .

Outdoor ideas for the summer

1. Build a mini raft

A collaborative project brings people together, and at the end, you'll have created something unique! Gather straight sticks, tie them together with string, and attach a cloth as a sail. Your mini raft is ready, ready to float on a stream or lake. You can find detailed instructions on our Mogli Foundation website .

2. Barefoot path

Out of your shoes, into the experience! Walking barefoot is a simple yet wonderful way to experience nature up close. Grass, moss, mud, or gravel – each material feels different. Why not build your own little barefoot path in the garden, park, or forest? This way, children (and adults!) can experience their surroundings in a completely new way and simultaneously strengthen their senses.

3. Shadow plays

When the sun shines, the floor becomes a stage. Using hands, sticks, or painted stones, you can create funny figures and invent stories. Shadow plays stimulate the imagination – and are guaranteed to bring lots of laughs.

We're hungry for adventure, are you?

Our snacks are the perfect on-the-go snack. Made with the highest organic quality and ingredients from biodynamic farming, they're a natural snack between meals. With every bite, you'll taste the carefully selected ingredients – a true snacking delight that simply tastes great outdoors!

4. Natural bracelets

We've decorated small bracelets with natural materials – a homemade holiday souvenir that will keep children's eyes sparkling long after the holiday is over. Depending on where you are, you'll find completely different natural materials, making the search especially exciting. The bracelets also make a great souvenir for friends from daycare or school.

5. Build a dwarf village

Are you ready for a magical miniature world? Using moss, bark, cones, and sticks, you can create a dwarf village surrounded by greenery. Children can let their imaginations run wild and design little houses, paths, or gardens. It's also especially fun as a group project for children's birthday parties! You can find detailed instructions on our Mogli Foundation website.

6. Colorful treasure hunt

A painted egg carton becomes a treasure chest! On a walk in the forest, children collect colorful natural materials—flowers, leaves, feathers, or stones. This way, they can examine nature up close and create a colorful souvenir of their trip.

7. Collect flower mane

Turn your walk into a colorful safari tour! Using a simple cardboard flower stencil, create a magnificent lion's mane step by step. Draw a lion's head, cut it out, and drill small holes for the flower stems. Along the way, the children collect colorful flowers, which they gradually insert – this way, the mane grows little by little. It's important to only pick enough to avoid harming nature.

More outdoor tips?

On our foundation's website, you'll find many more outdoor tips, as well as a more detailed description of each one. TheMogli Foundation offers practical outdoor tips for more nature in everyday family life.