ALT-3 Gift Ideas for 10 11 12 Year old Boys
Finding a gift for a 10, 11 or 12 year old boy might seem like a challenge beyond compare. Boys of that age rapidly change their likes, and what they liked a year ago may be completely unacceptable now. Try the following ideas for a gift.
Sports gift
Many middle school boys like sports. There are a variety of items related to this theme that can make an excellent gift. You might get him a t-shirt with a logo of his favorite football or baseball team. He might like a piece of memorabilia such as a signed basketball or baseball. You can get him a print of the team to hang up on the wall in his room. You will find many different items in a store such as Sports Authority or in a general store like Target. You can also get him a book or magazine related to sports like Sports Illustrated.
In addition to professional sports gifts, he might like some sports equipment so that he can play himself. You can set up a basketball hoop in the backyard. Turn your yard into a soccer field. Purchase him a new glove or baseball. Think about what he would enjoy.
Activity gift
If he really does not need anything that is material, then you can get him an intangible gift. You may pay for him to join a sports team like a soccer or baseball team. You can take him on a camping vacation. If he enjoys science, then send him to Spacecamp or get him a membership to the local science museum. Think about his likes and what experience would match that.
Smart phone
Boys of this age love to have their own cell phones. It can also be a matter of safety. Of course, he is not going to want a simple phone but instead a smart phone such as the IPhone or Evo. Look at the different phone plans and accompanying phones.
Computer
A computer can be expensive but it can be a very useful gift. Even middle school boys are likely to need a computer to do schoolwork. Most like to surf the Internet as well. You will find many different computers at different price points from companies like Dell and HP.
MP3 player
Boys love to listen to music. He may enjoy his own personal music player so that he can listen to what he wants. Alternatively you can get him a nice stereo system for his room. If you do not have that much money to spend, then you can get him some CDs or downloads of his favorite music.
If you really do not know what to get for your 10, 11 or 12 year old boy, then consider just getting a gift card or money. More than anything he might just want to be able to spend money on his own or save up for something big. Spend the time and effort to get him something truly memorable.
