Activities to do with teens aged 13 and 15 ? (Boys)

[Nicole1976]

So, I tried taking my kids out for a hike in the countryside today and neither of them enjoyed it. My 15 year old, who is usually quite active, complained it was boring and a waste of time. My 13 year old, who considers climbing the stairs to be an extreme sport and eats the entire stock of about 7 supermarkets every day, was tired and hungry and constantly trying to get an internet connection on his phone. After about 3/4 of a mile we walked through some muddy-ish grass and my 15 year old complained about getting his shoes dirty, and after about a mile we reached a small fence about 4ft high and after about 10 mins of trying to push Dylan's fat belly and bum over the fence assisting my 13 year old(Dylan) we found that he couldn't go any further and I returned towards the car with my two unhappy kids :(

I want my kids to enjoy and participate in this kind of activity, anyone got any methods of encouragement for them ?

I live in Newcastle upon Tyne

www.newcastlegateshead.com/things-to-do/lost-world-mini-golf-p205951
This sort of crazy golf

I have DSes about the age of yours. We just pretty much insist they participate in wider events with extended family, old family friends, godparents etc, and the odd week holiday. Other than that we don't drag them around with us. They find it boring now.

Consider geocaching
www.geocaching.com

It's high tec treasure hunting. My 14 year old loves it.

I would second climbing, canoeing and other water sports.

And good for you wanting to do stuff with them. It's bloody hard work sometimes but worth it.

I would second the scouts. My DS did caving, hill walking, climbing, canoeing, sailing, camping, abseiling and lots of other things. It really gave him confidence as well.

They may be too old for scouts would be explorers now.
Mine reached the "lots of cash or I can't be bothered" stage a lot younger than 13yo, count your blessings!

Go Ape?