And what do I get for THEM??? Ideas for a 10-14 boy's box

One of the things that I often hear when I mention that 10-14 year olds, especially boys, don't get many boxes, is what can I get them??

Oh............. how I love to answer that!!! There are so many possibilities.

Of course, the basics:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Soap and washcloth
• Comb 
• Pencils and pencil sharpener
• Notebook
• Extra school supplies

But then what?? How about...

Sports Items:

• small football
• baseball/ other small balls
• jumprope
• flying disc (small version of frisbee for disc golf? or other small frisbee)
• baseball cap
• soccer ball and small pump (soccer is HUGELY popular many places) 
• hackeysack

Toys:

• stuffed animal or puppet (yes they SEEM too old.. but are they??? No.)
• mini toy animal figurines
• hot wheels (again... are they REALLY too old?) or simple model car
• slinky
• yo yo

Creative Outlet

• art supplies (all kinds)
• harmonica or recorder

Clothes

• socks, hat, gloves, tshirt, etc

Life Skill items

• tools: screwdriver, tool set, tape measure
• workgloves
• gardening tools
• fishing kit
• calculator (solar is ideal)

Miscellaneous:

• flashlight with extra batteries or hand crank one
•  watch
• totebag or collapsible backpack 
• water bottle or cup
• CANDY (in a baggie)
• sunglasses

Remember, each child only gets ONE box in a lifetime... and often this is their LAST chance to receive a shoebox... and is a GREAT time for them to HEAR THE GOSPEL. These children are in desperate need for what we have.. and I don't mean the STUFF. Operation Christmas Child allows the gospel to reach those who are otherwise unreachable... and your box makes a DIFFERENCE.