As the July 2017 youth trends reveal, summer continues to be the ultimate time for outdoor play. Whether it is in the backyard or on a cruise ship, parents are making sure their kids are enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.
When it comes to at-home accessories for outdoor play, nothing beats a swing. To bring a new element of fun to the swinging experience, the Galaxy Swing Company recently debuted a product called the Galaxy 360 Swivel Tree Swing, which rotates a full 360-degrees.
Of course, outdoor play isn't simply limited to the playground and the backyard. As the July 2017 youth trends reveal, even travel companies such as cruise ship operators are thinking about how to keep kids active. As a result, new attractions such as Carnival Cruises' WaterWorks water park and Disney Cruises' Marvel Day events have become popular among families.
Top 40 Youth Ideas in July
From 360-Degree Swiveling Swings to Cruise Ship Water Parks:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 30, 2017 — Life-Stages
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Expressive Toy Wearables
Hasbro's Hanazuki Toy Range Helps to Connect Kids with Their Emotions
38
Outdoor Multi-Age Playgrounds
BAM's Indigo Playgrounds are Designed for Children of Varying Ages
37
Child-Friendly Smartwatches
The Pomo Waffle Helps You Keep an Eye on Your Kids
36
Customizable Cartoon Jewelry
Origami Owl's Despicable Me Pieces Can Be Personalized with Charms
35
Connected Superhero Toys
The Sphero Spider-Man Toy Connects to a Network for Software Updates
34
Pop-Up Toy Cafes
The Shopkins Macaron Café Brings the Collectible Playsets to Life
33
Educational Transgender Toys
Gender Creative Kids Canada is Launching a Toy About Gender Identity
32
Colorful Accessorized Inhalers
The 'Hue' Inhaler Stops Kids with Asthma from Being Self-Conscious
31
Vehicular Support Pillows
The 'CarRide' Travel Neck Support Keeps Kids Resting Upright in the Car
30
Dry-Erase Board Games
This DIY Board Game Kit Boasts a Reusable Base and Cards
29
Barbie Style Books
The Instagram Handle @Barbiestyle is Publishing a Book of the Doll's Best Looks
28
Folding Block Toy Boxes
The 'Teebee' Portable Toy Box Works with Popular Building Blocks
27
Adjustable Children's Rain Coats
The Scout Rain Jacket Can Be Adapted Vertically and Horizontally
26
Craft-Inspired Painted Vases
The 'Black Magic Collection' Was Inspired by Layered Crayon Drawings
25
Superhero-Inspired Kids Clothing
PUMA x Justice League Lets Kids Dress Like Their Favorite Hero
24
Code-Teaching Computer Puzzles
The 'Turing Tumble' Mechanical Puzzle Teaches the Basics of Coding
23
Cruise Ship Water Parks
Dr. Seuss WaterWorks is a Whimsical Water Park Aboard the Carnival Horizon
22
Gesture-Controlled Cartoon Toys
Wow! Stuff's RC Minions are Powered by Heliball Flight Technology
21
Cult Cartoon Cookbooks
A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cookbook Has Series-Inspired Recipes
20
Mess-Catching Ice Cream Holders
The 'DripStick' Popsicle Holder Prevents Drips and Spills for Kids
19
360-Degree Swiveling Swings
The Galaxy 360 Swivel Tree Swing is Heavy Duty for Kids or Adults
18
Drag Queen Storytelling Sessions
Toronto's Library is Hosting Drag Queen Storytime Events for Kids
17
Empowering Fairy Tales
Rebel Girls 2 Features More Inspirational Female Figures
16
Elephant-Shaped Child Chairs
This Child-Friendly Furniture is Both Adorable and Minimalist
15
Virtual Driving Lessons
Aceable Uses VR to Reduce Car-Related Deaths
14
Toy-Included Gen Z Magazines
'Mixit' is a New Magazine for Young Girls Ages Four to Nine
13
Storytelling Wallpapers
'Magic Wallpaper' Provides Hundreds of Children's Stories
12
Conductive Dough Toys
Dough Universe's 'Electro Dough' for Kids Teaches STEAM Principles
11
Storytelling Branded Bandages
The Nike 'Badge of Honor' Bandages Encourage Kids to 'Get Back Up'
10
Coincidental Discovery Toys
Sony's 'toio' Lets Kids Build and Play with Robotics
9
Cooperative Survival Games
Sub Terra is an Award-Winning Survival Game for Up to Six Players
8
Disney Character Deck Parties
Disney Cruises' Marvel Day at Sea Brings Marvel Characters to Life
7
Curiosity-Based Apps
The Curiosity App Spotlights Fun Facts, Articles and Makes Learning Fun
6
Language-Teaching Tile Games
'Chineasy Tiles' Encourage People to Learn Chinese Through Gameplay
5
Gen Z-Targeted Magazines
'Teen Boss' is a Newly Launched Entrepreneurial Magazine for Generation Z
4
Child-Friendly Headphones
The Puro Bt2200 System Remains at Safe Listening Levels for Children
3
Sushi Ferris Wheels
Japanese Toy Manufacturer Takara Tomy Created a Mini Sushi Ferris Wheel
2
Sushi-Themed Strategy Games
'Sushi Go Party!' is an Award-Winning Family Pick and Pass Card Game
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Camouflage-Inspired Card Games
The Chameleon is a Family Game That Encourages Blending In
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Humorous Cocktail-Inspired Pull Designs
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Modern Transformative Child Walkers
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Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
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DIY-Style Vacation Offerings
Marriott Bonvoy Lets Canadian Travelers Curate Their Escapes
Renovated Cruise Ship Experiences
Celebrity Cruises Has Relaunched the Celebrity Solstice
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
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Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Co-Branded Fashion Charms
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Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Nature-Inspired Hotel Expansions
Outbound Hotels Has Announced a Strategic Expansion
Adults-Only Summer Camps
Buffalo Trace Distillery's Camp Buffalo Trace Was Made for Bourbon Lovers
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Subtle Statement-Making Summer Jewelry
Pandora's Summer 2026 Collection is Playful and Chic
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Nature-Centered City Campaigns
Visit Seattle Launches 'Mother Nature’s City'
Indoor Golf Simulator Lounges
GolfSuites is Making a Strategic Pivot to Indoor Simulation
Summer-Forward Tech Accessories
'CASETiFY Resort: Hot and Unbothered' Embraces Coordination
Anniversary Doll Capsules
Spin Master Celebrates 25 Years of Dora with an All-New Toy Collection
Heritage Lifestyle Collections
Canadian Tire Releases Hudson’s Bay Stripes into a Summer Lineup
Tournament-Inspired Waterfront Takeovers
Tequila Don Julio 1942 Unveiled the 'Port of Champions'
Sensorial Summertime Dessert Drinks
The Hotel Chocolat Summer Coolers are Visually Striking
Solar Eclipse Voyages
Holland America Line Has Enhanced Its Three Scheduled 2026 Cruise Voyages
Collaborative Seasonal Resort Activations
Laplaya Beach & Golf Resort Debuts the Après Sea Program
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Immersive Cartoon Theme Parks
Six Flags' Looney Tunes Land Brings Classic Characters to Life
Survey-Backed Sunscreen Campaigns
Banana Boat Debuts the Get Outside Stat Campaign
Advanced School Safety Innovations
Navigate360 Debuts "One Platform for a Safe & Compliant School"
Performance Sun Care Brands
Outbound Highlighted Its Three-Step Performance Sun Care System
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Sailing-Inspired Resortwear Lines
Zimmermann Resort 2027 Taps 1983 America's Cup as Inspiration
Relaxed Luxury Fashion Collections
The Louis Vuitton Summer Odyssey Collection is Chic
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
Sensory Construction Toys
MAGNA-TILES Introduces Ocean-Themed Magnetic Building Sets
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Whimsical Nature-Inspired Playscapes
Moment Factory Has Designed and Produced Curiosity Cove
Summer-Ready Utilitarian Fashion
HH-118389225 Presents its New Collection for SS26
Canadian-Made Cruise Collections
SHAN's Cruise 2026 Line Features Fluid Silhouettes
Portable Color-Changing Lanterns
The Tickit Sensory Glow Lantern is Made to Go Wherever Kids Go
Luxury Sports Hospitality
The Ritz-Carlton Blends SailGP Access With Experiential Travel Packages
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Accessible Outdoor Play Partnerships
Understood.org & Radio Flyer Support Neurodivergence
Outdoor Camping Collections
STARBUCKS STAND by BEAMS x Coleman Collection Has Outdoor Accessories
Bathing Culture-Inspired Waterfront Events
Therme Group Ran Culture of Bathe-Ing
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Family-Focused Resort Promotions
Beaches Resorts Has Launched Its Annual Fall Fam Jam Promotion
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Waterfront Bread Brand Activations
Sailing into Summer with King’s Hawaiian is Arriving in Toronto
Immersive Summertime Wine Campaigns
The Welcome to the Creek Campaign is from Jacob's Creek
Dual-Function Play Swings
The Birddy Swing Feeds Birds When Kids Aren’t Playing
Adventure Destination Platforms
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Connects Travelers to Activities
Voice-Based Adventure Games
Dora Star Explorer Features Motion-Based, Microphone-Enabled Play
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Residential Luxury Travel
Four Seasons Introduces Home-Like Suites for Extended Yacht Stays
Swimming-Focused Branding Initiatives
British Swim School Debuts Jump on It Campaign
Heritage Sound Playgrounds
Hornscape Playground transforms play into a musical experience
Colorful Poolside Art Inflatables
The Cdm30 Lounger Turns Kinetic Art into a Bold Summer Float
Wellness-Focused Summer Offerings
Shangri-La Toronto Introduced its 'Summer in Motion' Experience
Soccer-Themed Cruise Experiences
Princess Cruises Will Deliver the 2026 FIFA World Cup Coverage
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Summer Wellness Essentials
dōTERRA International Proposes a Range of Summer Wellness Essentials
Immersive Designer-Led Activations
Kohler House Party Reframes Renovation as Social & Inspiring
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Adjustable Garden Pavilions
Michael Jantzen’s Interactive Garden Pavilion Uses 30 Hinged Panels
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Tech-Friendly Beach Chairs
PayPal's Tech-Chairs Upgrade the Classic Deckchair with Smart Features
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Heated Waterpark Escapes
South Seas Island Resort Offers a Winter-Proof Adventure in Florida
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Outdoor Furniture Relaunch
Capricorn Collection Returns as Outdoor Series Reissued by HOLLY HUNT
Locally Inspired Cruise Experiences
Azamara Cruises Expands Its Destination Immersion® Program
Extended Australian Voyages
Holland America Line is Deploying Three Vessels in 2027 and 2028
Infrared Sauna Workout Promotions
HOTWORX Launches the Cruise into Fall Promotion
Next-Gen Cruise Dining Experiences
Carnival Cruise Line The Next Course Spotlights Innovation
Dual-Mode Play Kitchens
The BistroSwitch Play Kitchen Transforms from a Family Kitchen to a Bistro
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Next-Level Family-Friendly Cruise Ships
Royal Caribbean Debuts the Legend of the Seas
High-End Home Travel Trunks
The Globe-Trotter Steamer Home Trunk is a Home Decor Model
Luxury Culinary Cruise Experiences
Seabourn Offers Refreshed Menus Across Its Luxury Fleet
Anti-Algorithm Back-to-School Campaigns
Journeys' Turn It Up Activates Self-Discovery in Gen Z
Convertible Outdoor Packs
ONE Square01 Backpack Transforms into Seat and Water Carrier
First-Of-Its-Kind Playspace Designs
Cloudbound Has Opened a New Playspace in New Rochelle, NY
Pop-Up Mini Malls
The Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Mini Mall Revisits 90s & Y2K Classics
Inflatable Building Toys
AirBuilders Helps Kids Construct Large, Custom Play Structures
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Modular Outdoor Lifestyle Accessories
The BOTE Mule Series Features Modular Chairs and Coolers
Event-Led Luxury Cruises
VidantaWorld Builds Yacht Itineraries Around Eclipses and Cultural Events
Experiential Candy Promotions
Swizzels and Day Out With The Kids Partnered in the UK
Luxury Outdoor Experiences
Silversea Cruises Debuts New Experiences at the Cormorant at 55 South
Multi-Stage Baby Walkers
Step-N-Play Walker Transforms into Climbing Unit, Table, & Storage System
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Daytime Hotel Booking Platforms
Resortpass Notes Bookable Daycations for the Summer Season
Floating Nordic Design Exhibitions
The Finnish Design Export & Midsummer Solstice Event is Unique
Mediterranean-Inspired Luggage Capsules
TUMI Has Unveiled the Mediterranean Escape Collection
Themed Hotel Bars
Disney Cruise Line Launches Haunted Mansion Parlor at Sea
Accessible Sailing Instruction Programs
Spectrum Sailing Centers on Youth Diagnosed with Autism
Indoor Art Playgrounds
The Playground is an Interactive Show at the National Building Museum
Longevity Holiday Resorts
TheLifeCo St. Lucia Introduces Flexible Wellness-Focused Stays
Modular Friendly Travel Systems
Evenflo Launched a Transformer Stroller to Wagon Travel System
Third Space Community Programming
Exhibition Place Community Connect Events Will Launch This July
Collector Puzzle Pirate Ships
LEGO Icons Set Recreates Jack Sparrow’s Ship with Movie Inspiration
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Immersive Polar Exploration
Atlas Ocean Voyages Expands Luxury Arctic Expedition Travel
Active Play Fair Presentations
JOYIN Gears Up to Present at Spielwarenmesse 2026
Expansive Cruise Experiences
Celebrity Cruises Reveals the First of Its 2027-2028 Itineraries
Immersive Cruise Extensions
Celebrity River Cruises Adds Curated Pre- and Post-Cruise Stays
120-Day World Cruises
Seabourn's 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise Explores Five Continents
Residential Cruise Living
Fabled Voyages Designs Long-Term Community Living at Sea
Anniversary-Commemorating Cruise Collections
Seabourn Debuts The Ruby Collection
Comtemporary Lounge Collection
The Eclipse Series Makes Indoor Outdoor Lounging Look Stellar
Modern Outdoor Living Furniture
Rattan Garden Furniture Pays Attention to Durability and Style
Tour Operator Travel Packages
Goway Introduces Four New Itineraries and Excursions for Travelers
Holiday-Themed Luggage Campaigns
TUMI Debuts 'Gift Joy' Featuring Red and Black Toned Pieces
Sculptural Outdoor Seating
Orbit Outdoor Furniture Features Curved Frames and Plush Cushions
Renter-Friendly Furniture Showcases
Lagoon Furniture Showcases Its Line at the ARA Show 2026
Comprehensive Outdoor Furniture Lines
Barco Products Has Expanded Its Mason Furniture Collection
Anniversary-Celebrating Scooter Promotions
isinwheel Runs Its Eight Anniversary Campaign in Europe
Women-Led Camping Communities
Girl Camper Connects Women Through Outdoor Events and Camping Events
Rotating Infant Car Seats
Graco SnugRide Integrates Turn & Slide Technology
Staycation-Themed Retailer Campaigns
Freemans 'Sunny Season' Campaign Focuses on Life at Home
Hospitality-Focused Loyal Member Initiatives
Sunset World Group Hosted Its Annual Member Fest 2026
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Fully Customized Coolers
Igloo Custom Lets Customers Personalize Their 7-Quart Little Playmate
Interactive Cinematic Attractions
Disney Expanded Star Wars Storytelling Across Theme Parks
Accessibility-Focused Cruise Experiences
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Family-Friendly Resort Packages
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Nostalgic School-Themed Retail Campaigns
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Map Search Tools for Cruises
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Circular Garden Homes
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