If you are a family like us that values experiences over material things, finding gifts for your adventurer kids can be a nightmare. Kids get excited to unwrap a present and need some visuals. A gift card or a planned activity may not satisfy them. So one of the best gift ideas for your adventurer kids might be an adventure subscription box.
An adventure box subscription is an amazing gift that the entire family can enjoy over a longer period of time, depending on the type of subscrption you get (monthy versus quarterly box)
But first, what is an adventure suscription box and how it work?
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What is an Adventure Box and How Subscription Boxes Work?
An adventure subscription box is a box full of books, crafts, activities, outdoor gear and accessories for your child to do. The themed boxes are delivered right at your doorstep each month (or quarterly depending on the subscription services you choose).
They usually work on a subscription basis that can be canceled at any time.
An outdoor adventure subcription box (or craft themed boxes) are the perfect gifts for adventurer kids for any special occasions like Christmas and birthdays.
Family adventure boxes have plenty of benefits for children such as:
- Allowing a child to pursue an area of interest and practising certain skills in a fun way
- Boosting their love for adventure and making time to do something creative every day.
Another great advantage of gifting an adventure box instead of toys is that it can help you connect with your kids on a different level. These adventure boxes can also be adapted to your family lifestyle and most times work for any age.
Now that you know what adventure boxes are, here are a few adventure subscription boxes you may want to gift to your adventurer kid:
Best Adventure Subscription Boxes for Families
If you’re looking for gift ideas for adventurer kids, have a look at these incredible box subscriptions to surprise your kids. While having fun they will learn lifelong skills too.
You’ll find the ideal adventure box for your children as we tell you the reasons why you should choose them, the age range and price for each box subscription.
The only things left you’ll have to do is choose a box and subscribe.
If you’re sure about the adventure box your children will love, we recommend checking out quarterly, half-year and yearly subscriptions as you’ll generally save money. Also, some brands will reward you with free tools or activities by choosing a longer subscription.
1. Wild Life Outdoor Adventure Box
If you want to get your kids outside more often, this outdoor adventure subscription box is ideal for your family. Not only is it packed with educational activities and quality gear and accessories, but it keeps your kids engaged with nature all the time.
It’s hands-on one of the best gift ideas for adventurer kids who love spending time in the great outdoor.
Wild Life Outdoor Adventure monthly box includes :
- 3-4 pieces of outdoor gear.
- A nature inspired craft.
- 3 activity cards with skill-building adventures and games.
- A merit pin.
Age: 6 to 12 years old.
Price : $47 CAD per month.
2. Green Kids Crafts
Green Kids Crafts boxes are an amazing way to teach kids about the planet while designing eco-friendly craft projects. It will ensure the kids are involved in fun science and nature experiments.
It’s a great gift idea for adventurer kids that are interested in science and nature.
There are two types of boxes: Junior Box (ages 3 to 5) which includes more craft than science, and Discover Box (ages 5 to 10+) which encourage kids to experiment in science.
Both boxes include the following items :
- 4 to 6 educator designed STEAM projects.
- Hands-on activities.
- A magazine supports learning and connection.
- Extra learning activities and projects.
Price : $29.95 per month.
We did test out the Junior Box and it was a great success for both our kids (aged 3 and 5). The themed box for that month was bees and birds. It was a lot of fun.
Together with both my boys, we created a bird feeder as well as bird treats in the form of ornements. The kids also learned about bees.
Price : $29.95 per month.
3. Think Outside Subscription Box
Think Outside Subscription Box help your kids to learn lifelong skills, encourage them to explore nature and build their confidence and independence.
There are two types of boxes: THiNK OUTSiDE BOXES for ages 6 to 16+ and THiNK OUTSiDE Junior for ages 4 to 7.
THiNK OUTSiDE Junior includes :
- A booklet with educational activities and stories.
- Gears to practice new skills.
- Special postcards with fun facts and activities.
- Flashcards.
- An outdoor bingo card.
- Outdoor badge to add to their explorer pass.
- An activity monthly checklist.
Price : $29.95 per month ($39.95 the first month as includes an intro kit)
THiNK OUTSiDE BOXES include:
- Water-resistant reference cards.
- An educational booklet.
- Monthly themes.
- Natural park spotlights and global features.
- Challenges to complete as a family.
- 3 to 5 pieces of outdoor gear.
- Empathy section.
Price : $39.95 per month.
4. My ZOO Box
My ZOO Box subscription box is the perfect subscription for animal-loving children. Each month, your kids will receive a box filled with items about one animal. Each box includes:
- a book,
- a stuffy animal,
- an art or science activity (all supplies included),
- an animal anatomy poster,
- a postcard from the animal, a recipe, a sticker for their zoo passport and a special surprise!
Interested to try the My ZOO Box? Use this code at checkout: EMILIE10
When you first subscribe, your kid will also receive a zoo passport to use for all future boxes.
Age: 4 to 8 years old (2+ for the mini box)
Price: Subscriptions range from $19.95 to $37.95 depending on the length and type (Regular or Mini Zoo) of the subscription.
5. Kiwico
Kiwico offers the perfect monthly subscription box for all children as they personalize projects based on kid age and interests. Not only are these boxes tailored for each age but they’re fun and creative.
What’s included in each of these subscription boxes depends on the interest you choose, but you can often find hands-on projects, tools, guides and magazines to support the skill and project.
Age : 0 to 16+ years old.
Price : from $22.95 per month.
6. The Adventure Challenge Subscription Box – Family Edition
The Adventure Challenge subscription box (the Family edition) is a fun adventure box that helps you and your family break out of the routine, do something new and collect memories together.
It’s very simple to use:
- choose a category together
- scratch off your adventure.
We love that there’s a time and a money guide for each box to help you decide, and challenges range between 0 to 50 dollars.
Also, as you complete the challenges, don’t forget to let your children take pictures so you can put them in the journal and collect beautiful family memories.
Age : 4 to 15 years old.
Price : $44.99 or $147.99 (signature camera included)
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Final Thoughts: Which One of the Best Adventure Subscroption Box?
There are many different options when it comes to finding a subscription box for your kids. It’s one of the best gift ideas for your adventurer kids that will last more than a few minutes.
Adventure boxes are a great way to engage with your kids and have them learn new skills, from outdoor adventures to science experiences.
We did personnally tried the Green Craft Box and the boys loved it. I am highly considering registered to The Wild Life Outdoor Adventure as it’s perfectly enlign with what we love, plus it’s local (Alberta-based).
If you read French, we did used Pandacraft for a few months, and it was a lot of fun too.
Which of the 7 adventure boxes would you register to?
Emilie is the founder of Love Life Abroad. She helps moms plan epic road trips and outdoor adventures with their families. Because who said adventuring had to stop once we have kids? She’s based in the Canadian Rockies and shares her love for the region as well as other unique places in Canada & USA. She works with tourism boards and outdoor brands to inspire families to experience new unique destinations and outdoor activities.