Being active and having my kids play outdoors is extremely important to me as a mom. With childhood obesity at an all time high it’s so important that as parents we give our kids resources to stay active and have fun. Step2 is one of my favorite companies because they have some of the same views and beliefs about activity and exercise as most parents do, so when I was asked to help represent their company as a Step2 Test Drive Mom this year I was beyond thrilled. Recently my kids got the opportunity to host a play date with about 6 of their favorite friends and everyone got to try out the Step2 Naturally Playful Adventure Lodge Playset with Glider.
Because the Naturally Playful Adventure Lodge Playset is so amazing I really wanted my whole family to be able to enjoy it so I decided to set it up at my mom’s house for all of the kids in the family. We often have family gatherings at my mom’s house and this was the perfect set to keep them active and entertained while at grandma’s house. My dad aka grandpa set up the playset all by himself. He spread the assembly out over two days but overall it took him around 8 hours to set everything up.
Fill the summer hours with this giant play set designed for variety, stability, and maintenance-free fun year after year! The two-story playhouse with two swings and one glider encourages imaginative play. Made in USA of US and imported parts. Fabric roof, rope ladder, swings, and glider made in China.
Features:
•Clubhouse includes two stories of climbing and hiding play space
•Sturdy ladder steps and 3/4 climbing wall with hanging climbing rope ladder lead to upper level and large 6′ (1.83 m) slide
•Double-wall poly construction eliminates common swing set problems
•Natural textures and colors match common residential landscapes
•Swing and glider extensions include two strap swings, a two-person glider, and backboard hoop for ball toss (ball not included)
•Ground anchors secure the swing set to the ground (included)
•Maximum weight 75 lbs (34.1 kg) on each swing
•Adult Assembly Required
•Intended for family and domestic use only
My kids could hardly contain their excitement while grandpa was setting up their new Step2 playset! Aubrey was so excited that she finally had her own little clubhouse that her and her cousins could play in. The Clubhouse is two stories with the bottom level having a door and windows. It does not have a bottom but the kids didn’t seem to mind at all. We have actually talked about adding a soft outdoor padding to go on the bottom and this can easily be done if it’s something your family would prefer. The Top of the playhouse can be entered from the stairs on the back, the rope ladder or the side climbing wall. Inside the kids will find a wheel and slide.
Connected to the playhouse is the two swings, glider and basket ball hoop. The glider was a hit with all of the kids but especially the boys. I could not believe how high they could go without the playset moving at all! I have seen other swing-sets that are not sturdy and move around when kids swing, etc. but not this one. It comes with stakes that allow the playset to stand firm without any movement.
All though all of the kids have been playing on the Step 2 Playset for a couple of weeks our official playdate was this past week. I invited over my two sisters and my two cousins and all of their kids, we had a total of 9 kids at our playdate ranging in ages from 2-8. The kids played for hours and had a blast. When the sun went down they DID NOT want to come inside, they were just having to much fun so we found a lantern and they set it up inside the clubhouse! There expressions and excitement were priceless and I can see them having lot’s of night time “campout’s” in the playhouse when the weather gets warmer.
Of course you can’t have a playdate without healthy snacks so I stocked up on Fresh Fruits and veggies, cheese sticks and we had chicken and veggie fajitas for dinner. My kids are normally picky eaters but they all burned off so much energy that every kiddo was starving and couldn’t get enough of those sweet strawberries.
The kids had an amazing time and with the kids all having so much fun outside it gave all of us parents a chance to talk and catch up. Below is a short video of what some of the parents and kids thought about the Step2 Naturally Playful Adventure Lodge Playset with Glider..Warning my family is a little goofy so this might make you giggle a little.
I want to give a BIG thank you to Step2 for providing this amazing playset for my family to enjoy. We all had a blast and look forward to many years of outdoor playtime thanks to the Playset with Glider. For more information on Step2 and all of their amazing products be sure to visit them online.
You can also purchase the Step2 Naturally Playful Adventure Lodge Playset with Glider through Step2 for $999!
Do you have a Step2 Indoor or Outdoor product? I would love to hear your thoughts and see your pictures.