[2020] The BEST Gift for 8 to 12 Year Olds

I can’t wait to see the look on my boys' eyes when they open up this kit!

Not only does this kit makes gallons of naturally-carbonated creamy and delicious root beer it also allows kids to explore the science of CO2 produced as a by-product of yeast metabolism.

My son has been asking for this set for years! I think this year marks the right tone for the gift to my 9-year-old!

The gloves hooked me on finally getting after a whittling kit for my boys. Kids get to carve a spoon igniting their desire to want to carve more!

My oldest spends hours with his glue gun inventing creations with cardboard, straws, craft sticks, and loads of other items.

My middle received his first swiss army knife when he was seven. I will always recall watching him little away at a branch in our backyard...for hours. He'd create all sorts of items. It was fascinating to observe his mind at work.

"Compact, agile, and ready to face any adventure head-on. Our range of Swiss Army Knives has been established since 1897 and continues to be an icon of utility and smart design.

At their heart, pocket knives are a survival tool; multitaskers that deliver in any situation. At their most evolved they have surpassed basic function to pioneer space travel and restart engines."

Headlamps aren't made simply for camping. Headlamps provide all sorts of fun indoors and outdoors! Think: scavenger hunt, hide and seek, and so much more.

Kids love the idea of this backpack. It is comfortable and has a cool functional mechanism that is so easy to use! Plus, bonus, no whining about carrying water bottles AND kids stay hydrated!

This gadget provides hours of entertainment and excitement. Kids immediately take on the adventure and treasure hunter hat. Plus, there really are treasures to be found!

We recently visited The Wild Life Sanctuary in Colorado and these binoculars came in