Pencils down, beach umbrellas up! There’s no better way to celebrate the end of the school year than relaxing in the summer sun. Warm weather paired with late sunsets means more quality time outdoors. Whether you’re at the beach, pool, or park, the activities are endless. To help you enjoy your break, we tried out some of the top toys for the season. Click through this slideshow to check out the new games and find out which summer classics are making a comeback!

Calling all artists! Are you ready to take your canvas outdoors? Turn your driveway or sidewalk into a colorful work of art with Crayola’s new 48 pack of large washable sidewalk chalk. The chalk sticks are four-sided, designed to prevent them from rolling away when you place them on the ground. With 48 classic Crayola colors, there’s plenty of variety to help you create a marvelous mural with your friends. But watch out for sprinklers! Water will wash your masterpiece away. ($4.99) —Kelli Plasket

What’s your flavor? Showcase your taste and cool off with the Jelly Belly Dual Electric Ice Shaver. The machine crushes regular ice cubes to make finely shaved “snow” and includes two removable syrup dispensers for double flavor fun! The Ice Shaver comes with six snow cone cups and several straws so the whole gang can enjoy your creations. So go on, stir yourself a snowstorm of fun! ($34.99) —Abby Abrams

This summer, go bananas with a jumbo version of the fast and fun word game. Jumbo Bananagrams comes in a funky yellow pouch with 144 waterproof letter tiles, each measuring 3 square inches across. Its large size and portability are perfect for picnic table and poolside fun. Players use their selected tiles to create words in crossword grids while racing against the clock and their competitors. Jumbo Bananagrams can be played with more than a dozen players. ($44.95) —Cameron Keady

Curious crafters will love Kiwi Crate, a subscription arts and crafts service that combines learning and fun. Perfect for a rainy day, each activity box contains 2-3 projects that will keep kids ages 3-7 engaged for hours. The summer kits feature scientific and discovery themes including flight, water, and nature, which will inspire you to explore different skills as you create. Each Kiwi Crate will be delivered straight to your door for $19.95 per month. —Abby Abrams

Kids who are learning to read and write can practice their letters and numbers all summer long with LeapFrog's new LeapReader interactive pen. Using LeapFrog's special learning paper, kids can trace and write letters and numbers with the pen, which will provide audio feedback and guidance. Plus, touch any page of LeapFrog's TAG and LeapReader books to help sound out words or hear the story read aloud. The LeapReader comes with a USB cord for charging, an activity book, and a sample piece of learning paper (more can be purchased separately). Stay sharp this summer! ($49.99) —Kelli Plasket

No summer is complete without an epic water fight. And no one knows that better than Nerf. To help you in battle, they’ve designed two new water blasters. Launch a surprise attack on your friends with the new Super Soaker Arctic Shock Water Blaster. It is built to hold ice cubs so you can deliver a stream of icy water. On hot days, your friends will be asking for more! If you want to really drench them, you’ll need the new Super Soaker Hydro Pack. The backpack holds up to 100 ounces of water and connects to any super soaker clip system blaster. With this hydro gear, you may even defeat the summer heat! ($19.99 each) —Stephanie Kraus

The mischievous minions are terrorizing Monopoly game boards across America. This special edition, in honor of the movie Despicable Me 2, is a new take on the classic board game. Spin the minion to make your first move and collect enough banana bucks to own your favorite Despicable Me properties. Use cupcake and ice-cream sundae tokens to help you advance in the game, and win before Gru succeeds in his next evil plan! ($19.99) —Cameron Keady

Bake like a professional pastry chef with Hasbro's new Play-Doh Sweet Shoppe. The baking factory includes three stations for you to craft homemade cupcakes, cookies, and cakes. Use the soft new Play-Doh Plus to frost, fill, and decorate treats with ease. Then add toppings including flowers, stars, and swirls. When you’re done, the cake stand is the perfect place to showcase your new work of art! ($12.99) —Stephanie Kraus

Are you a Skylanders Giants fan? Then you're probably familiar with Ignitor, the fire knight spirit with the catchphrase "slash and burn!" He wields a powerful flame sword as his weapon. Now, you can save the world from evil portal master Kaos with your own Ignitor's Flame Sword made by toy company Mega. Wave the flexible toy sword, and sounds from the video game will play. Be safe, of course, but also be the hero! ($19.99) —Kelli Plasket

What do you get when you combine a bouncy ball and a Frisbee? The Sky Bouncer! The new flying disk from Maui Toys uses special technology to cut through the air. With the flick of a wrist, the Sky Bouncer can fly more than 100 feet and bounce up to 25 feet high. It will bounce off of almost every surface, including walls, floors, sidewalks, and grass. Use it to play Frisbee with your friends, fetch with your dog, or just play solo and spin it back to yourself. The sky’s the limit with the Sky Bouncer! ($9.99)   —Stephanie Kraus

Looking for a tidy way to pass time during long flights or car rides? Since 1979, Parker Brothers has entertained kids with Boggle, a fun word game that tests your ability to come up with as many words as you can before a timer runs out. The Super Big Boggle, a supersized version of the original, includes a double-letter cube, a blank cube, and a four-minute timer.  ($24.95) —Justin Chan

Head outside to play 40 classic lawn games with Paul Tukey and Victoria Rowell’s Tag, Toss & Run, a guide that will help you find ways to enjoy exercising in the sun. The book includes popular games like badminton and flag football, plus many you may not know.  ($14.95) —Justin Chan

Let your imagination lead the way with this classic set of 15 colorful sand toys. From castles in the waves to fish and turtle molds, this set has everything you need to be the next great beach architect. The set also includes large and small buckets, a sand-sifting lid, shovels, rakes, a separate sand-sifting tool, and a speedboat. Get ready to build your own adventure! ($9.99) —Abby Abrams

Join Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo in their quest for justice as you soak your friends with Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Water Blaster.  The toy includes a wearable, shell-shaped tank and an easy-to-use water gun that can create more than 15 feet of spray. ($16.99) —Justin Chan

Wipe outs are for helmets only! Wipe Out Dry Erase Helmets let riders play it safe while also keeping it cool. You can customize your helmet by drawing designs and patterns on the plastic shell. When you want a new look, wipe off the drawings with a dry erase marker. Then draw again. These bold helmets come in black, white, pink, hot pink, neon green, and neon orange. Ride on! ($29.99) —Cameron Keady