As a mom of three boys, I’m always on the lookout for cool and unique gifts that will bring that wow factor to a birthday celebration or Christmas. Eleven-year-old boys are at an age where they still enjoy silly and fun presents while at the same time growing into some more complex categories of gifts.
Here is my roundup of the Best Gifts and Toys for 11-year-old boys who already have everything!
| Top Gifts for 11-Year-Old Boys | Why It's Best | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Altair Aerial Power Pro XL | 30 min drive time, Full suspension, high speeds, durable metal construction | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
| Campark 4K Action Camera | Super sturdy, even underwater, 4K quality video for adventurers, affordable | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
| eYotto Kids Sports Watch | Waterproof, LED lights, and looks good! | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
| Square Root Square Root of 121 T-Shirt | Fun math joke in a cool shirt | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
| Best Choice Products Infrared Laser Tag Blaster Set | Group Fun, 4 laser guns, no vests required | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
| The Dangerous Book for Boys | Teaches them survival and need-to-know facts | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
Top 21 Gifts for 11 Year Old Boys
Altair All Terrain
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It’s a fact – boys like fast things. And this ALTAIR All Terrain RC Truck is about as fast as they come. It goes up to 25 mph. It also has individual wheel 4 x 4 suspension and an all metal body for durability. This will conquer any jump, bump, ramp, or rock.
This rugged truck is water resistant yet cannot be submerged into water.
Because of the type of battery, you should supervise when your son while using it. But that’s not a big deal, since Dad (or you!) will have a blast showing him how to skid around a curb at high speeds. Wanna hear the best part? This RC truck will run for 40 minutes continuously!
Altair 818 Hornet Drone
This drone has the advantage of functioning both as a great beginners drone and a photography tool for kids who have a creative side. There is an emergency landing function, hover function, and a one-touch takeoff and touchdown that make it easier to maneuver.
While flying, each battery lasts around 15 minutes. There are two batteries included but you can easily purchase a few extra. For children interested in photography, the 720p camera takes stunning aerial shots and videos. This also works with a smartphone so you can plan breathtaking shots.
Action Camera 4K 20MP Dual Screen EIS WiFi 40M Waterproof Underwater
Has your boy been asking for a GoPro but you haven’t wanted to spend hundreds of dollars? Here is a camera that is a great low-cost gift alternative that will still satisfy and is high quality. This sports action camera is waterproof and takes high-definition footage of all their parkour tricks and practice stunts.
It also features WiFi connectivity so when it’s time to upload it to YouTube, you don’t even need to plug this camera into a computer to do so. That is even better than our edition of GoPro, which is still “old school” in that respect.
Sports Watch Waterproof Boys Multi-Function Analog-Digital Wristwatch
Boys love watches and this waterproof sports watch is a great choice. It’s waterproof, has an alarm function, and LED lights. And it just plain looks cool and technical.
This is a great gift for an 11 year old boy that you may not know very well, since it’s pretty universal in nature.
Also, check out our selection of the best kids watches.
Kids Square Root Of 121 T-Shirt
Here is another cool shirt for 11-year-olds, but with a math twist. It might make some people stop in their tracks and think about the solution to this problem.
Laser Tag Set with Multiplayer Mode, 4 Pack
This reasonably priced laser tag set is a great way to celebrate your 11 year old’s birthday! He and his friends will have a great time indoors or out. The set can be programmed for team or PVP mode.
In this best toy for 11-year-old boys, there is no vest required because the blaster is the target, which keeps it nice and simple. Plus there is no limit to team sizes so it can be expanded indefinitely.
We researched all the best laser tag toys here.
Level 11 Unlocked T-Shirt 11th Video Gamer Birthday Gift
What better way to celebrate an 11 year old than with a cool t-shirt? Your 11 year old boy will be proud to show off his age with this cool gamer shirt.
The Dangerous Book for Boys
Another great book for boys is this Dangerous Book for Boys. Don’t let the title scare you, I think it’s more to lure in the boy readers. This book has great topics, among which are:
- The 5 knots every boy should know
- Building a treehouse
- Making a bow and arrow
- How to fish
- How to make a tripwire
- Navajo Code Talkers’ Dictionary
- How to navigate
- How to skim stones
And many more! If your boy has any interest in these things, this book gift for boys will bring countless hours of reading and trying these activities.
Pranklopedia: The Funniest, Grossest, Craziest, Not-Mean Pranks on the Planet!
What sold me on this book is the “Not-Mean” part of the title. I am okay with pranks, but they have to be “not mean”. Boys this age love this kind of stuff, so give them plenty of inspiration with this book. Most of the pranks can be done by the kid themselves, without any help from others.
Most of the pranks will be very good, harmless fun. I don’t know about you, but I would much rather my kids be into doing practical things with their hands than wasting away in front of a video game. This book is sure to capture their attention for weeks to come.
LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Building and Coding Kit
If price is not an issue, you could up your Lego Robot game with this Lego Building and Coding Toolbox. It includes everything to make at least 5 different models – Robot, cat, rover, guitar and an Auto Builder.
It’s linked to an app, which is used to code behaviors into each build. You will need a smart device to use with this gift due to the app functionality.
Outdoor Exploration Kit
Want some cool stuff to go along with walkie talkies? How about this cool Outdoor exploration kit? It comes with everything you need to go on a nature hike outdoors and have all the tools at hand.
The kit includes binoculars, flashlight, compass, whistle and backpack to carry it all around. Your 11-year-old boy may want to add a camera if he doesn’t have a smartphone, and a BB-gun if he likes to plink.
LEGO Creator Robo Explorer 31062 Robot Toy
Is your boy into robots? This cool Lego build can be transformed into three different creatures – a main robot, a robot dog and a robot bird. This set includes a light brick to bring the creatures to life and features real treads that can roll the robots around.
Just add a little imagination and this inexpensive toy for 11-year-old boys can bring hours of entertainment. If your boy is anything like mine, this will get taken apart and evolved into many different creatures for years to come.
Jokelopedia: The Biggest, Best, Silliest, Dumbest Joke Book Ever!
A nice companion book to the prank book would be this Jokelopedia, full of fun and silly jokes to keep them cracking up. It has knock-knock jokes, riddles, tongue-twisters, as well as some humor history tidbits.
Edible Candy! Food Science STEM Chemistry Kit
My boys love to watch crazy YouTubers have fun with candy experiments and then recreate it themselves. This best gift is perfect to have chemistry fun. Learn something and eat it afterwards! You can make over 40 experiments with candy and chocolate.
I love that this best toy for 11-year-old boys comes with an easy to follow guide and 27 tools for the experiments. However, as with any other kit, you will need some household supplies to complete the experiments.
The Boys’ Book Of Survival
Along the same lines, this book is a great gift for any boy who loves the outdoors. This best gift for 11-year-old boys is full of great tips that should be taught to everyone for basic survival skills. This book should be a rite of passage for boys, but also would be great skills for girls to learn as well.
Some of the skills are how to make a compass using the sun, how to survive quicksand, or how to carry someone with a foot injury. There are even instructions of how to survive a zombie apocalypse, just in case. Right up my 11 year old’s alley lol!
Frisbee Rings
Get your guy outdoors with these Frisbee rings that are easier to fly straight than regular Frisbees. They are also much lighter, an so much easier and more comfortable to catch.
The Boy’s Book of Adventure: The Little Guidebook for Smart and Resourceful Boys
Another great little adventure book, this one is a nice compilation of all the best advice. This book has everything from camping instructions, protecting against the elements and studying the night sky. It also teaches how to use a compass, navigate using a map, and so much more.
This would be a perfect book to use as a guide for exploring the outdoors with your son, nephew, etc. In fact, we are using it for inspiration and guidance for weekly summer activities.
Explosive Combustion Science Lab Kit – 25+ STEM Experiments
If your boy is anything like mine, he is very interested in cool science experiments. The more explosive, the better. Safety first though, of course! I love this combustion science kit which has over 25 experiments for them to get their hands dirty.
They can make rockets, helium balloons, fizzy bombs, color explosions and other chemical reactions. You will need additional supplies though, such as vinegar, etc. so be sure to keep that in mind when you buy this best gift for 11-year-olds.
4M Tin Can Robot
If your birthday boy is mechanically inclined, he might love this economical Tin Can Robot project. The kit re-purposes an aluminum can into a fun, silly robot and includes all the necessary materials to do it.
And I love that this project uses hands on recycling without breaking the bank. Any STEM toy for 11 year old boys that encourages critical thinking is always a winner.
Toysmith Giant Rocket Balloon Set
Rocket balloons are balloons that you blow up and they fly into the sky as the air releases. They also make a fun noise as they go up! These balloons are reusable so you can keep blowing them up and launching them.
Eventually, they will wear out and pop but people say they have been able to reuse them many times over. So for the price, it’s a very economical, fun little toy for 11-year-old boys.
Sphero Specdrums
Got a guy that is always moving and wiggling and drumming his fingers? Get him these Sphero Specdrums. These awesome rings allow you to touch colors and make sounds.
There’s an app that controls these Specdrums. You can switch between different instruments and make different sounds, loops, and beats. Just tap different colored objects or the included playpad to make the sounds. Then record and create. It’s a great way to keep them moving and engage both sides of their brain!
Razor E100 Glow Electric Scooter
Regular scooters are cool, but the Razor E100 Glow Electric Scooter is bigger, badder, and just more fun! This scooter is made for kids 8 and up and supports up to 120 pounds.
The chain-driven motor has a twist grip acceleration and high torque. There’s a hand brake, too, in case the 10mph speed is just too much. Kick start this scooter for up to 40 minutes of driving before it needs a recharge. And did I mention that the deck has glowing LED lights?
Yeah, it’s cool. He’ll love it.
Find more scooter ideas for kids here.
FAQ’s for 11-Year-Old Gifts
Where can I host a tween birthday party?
- Home (cook burgers or order pizza, show a funny movie, or play yard or board games)
- Park
- Bowling alley
- Skating rink
- Favorite restaurant
- Mini-golf
- Swimming pool – with constant, undistracted adult oversight
- Zoo
- Rock-climbing gym
Why doesn’t my 11 or 12-year-old get invited to birthday parties?
Ask yourself first, are your child’s peers actually having parties? The number of traditional birthday parties tends to drop dramatically after third or fourth grade, especially inclusive parties. Older children are more likely to celebrate with family or with just a few, close friends.
So, unless your child’s close friends are having peer parties, your child may not receive any birthday invitations.
Not being invited to parties is not a big deal, then, but having no friends is. If your child reports friendlessness or if you see no evidence of friends, there is reason for concern. Sometimes a child just goes through a dry spell with friendships, especially if a friend has moved away or your child has experienced a falling out with a past friend.
Perhaps all that is needed is time. But sometimes children who are excluded exhibit immature or inappropriate social behaviors that lead to their isolation. It doesn’t mean your child is at fault. Perhaps there’s something that can be done to help. Check-in with your child’s teachers in order to learn what may be the problem.
Should I let my 11 or 12-year-old go to a boy and girl party?
No, not unless both of the following are true:
1) The party is all-inclusive: all boys and girls in the class, all boys and girls in the neighborhood, church class, club, etc.
2) You are certain the party will be closely supervised.
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