Christmas Ideas for 11 Year Old Boy

Since they are so close together I do like the idea of giving him an event for his birthday. What about even some sort of indoor camp or karate class or something? Maybe your local community center has a basketball camp or something...it might be nice to get him active and see if he's into any of that stuff, I mean he doesn't have to be fanatic but he might enjoy it! I do like your aquarium and sporting event idea too, maybe even look into a membership to the aquarium if he likes that.

The 11 year olds I know really like Legos, video games, science projects and sports. Good luck!

My son is 11 - but his bday is in March....

He loves baseball....XBOX, Wii and his DS...he LOVES to read so books for him is a great thing!!!

If there is something you think he MIGHT be interested in - try it - like a new hobby - something he said about school - liking science or one of his other classes!

Good luck!!

This idea list was actually made for families with children with special needs, but a lot of it may be useful for other families:
http://itsnotmental.blogspot.com/2010/11/holiday-gift-ide...

I especially like the idea of "coupons" for going places, and the active types of computer simulations (good exercise).

my sons always rode their bikes year round.....they just bundled up!

Does he have a bike or a scooter? & as a heads up: our rule is "outside before any electronics are turned on". So even for my 15yo, he has to head outside with the dogs before he can start gaming....& this rule is year-round.

What about checking out the activity kits at Barnes & Noble? What about car/truck models? My sons loved them....still do!

Is he totally out of the Legos age group? My sons were by age 11, except when they were doing movie marathons.

Does he have any pets? Fish tank, gerbils, etc...would any of this work? :)

Book of Science experiments
Hex Bugs
Radio control car/truck
music instrument
his own tent and/or camping gear?
nice drawing or painting supplies?

I bought my 11 year nephew and niece Play Station gadget or whatever you call it, "The Move" they love it.
How about paying for a full year of sports activity. Get him to take lessons in golf, or learning to play tennis. Try to get him involved in sports, maybe he'll develop a true liking for it, and possibly a future hobby.

Give him coupons for time with you that includes buying a video game, a book or go to a movie. Many kids love time with a parent better than anything and getting something during that time is just a bonus.

Our daughter loves Kinect for X-Box... if he doesn't have that he might like it. I haven't seen a kid yet who doesn't :)