Subscription boxes make great gifts for kids. Rather than getting a gift once and playing with it and forgetting about it, subscription boxes offer a new treat each month. Kids love to get mail and getting a package every month that provides fun and learning opportunities is the best kind of mail there is. We have tried and tested many subscription boxes and have found some favorites that we think would appeal especially to boys. Most girls would also love these boxes, but I think the specific themes and topics would be loved by any boy. These are the Best Subscription Boxes for Boys that I have discovered. Some contain activities geared toward learning, and others are more for fun or hobbies. Whatever the theme, each box contains a ton of fun! For special subscription boxes for all the kids on your list, be sure to check out Best Subscription Boxes for Kids.
UPDATED NOVEMBER 2018
Best Subscription Boxes for Boys
Most of the best subscription boxes for boys include shipping and handling in the cost. When they don’t, I have indicted it under subscription options. All prices were current at the time of this writing, but they may change at any time.
KiwiCo
Whether your boy likes tinkering, creating, or experimenting there is a KiwiCo box for them. KiwiCo were the first subscription boxes for kids that we ever received. As a former teacher, I was really impressed with the quality of materials found in KiwiCo. These kid tested activities were designed by a community of parents. They are perfect for busy or working moms. Moms have told me that they want to do activities like I do on Mess For Less with their kids, but they just don’t have to the time to go buy all the supplies and prepare them for the activity. KiwiCo is the perfect solution!
Every month your KiwiCo will focus on a particular theme like Colors, Dinosaurs or Gardening. KiwiCo offers a variety of projects ranging from crafts, imaginative play, science experiments and more.
Subscription Options
KiwiCo offers a number of subscription options for boys of all ages and interests. Monthly subscriptions are $19.95 per month. A 6 month subscription is $18.50 a month.
Subscribe here.
Steve Spangler Science Club
This subscription box takes the intimidation out of doing science with kids. The Spangler Science Club delivers amazing hands-on science to your door every month. These make great STEM gifts for budding scientists. Each month, your child will receive the most amazing science experiments delivered to your door. A new theme will be explored every month such as kitchen chemistry, the power of air or bubbling potions. Ideal for kids in grades K-6.
Subscription Options
The Spangler Science Club offers a variety of subscription options.
You can get a $14.99 per month box that includes 1 STEM experience.
At $19.99 a month you’ll get up to 5 STEM experiences per month.
For $29.99 a month you’ll get up to 10 STEM experiences per month.
Subscribe here.
Kid Wonder
Specifically designed with kids ages 3-6 in mind, these magical, imaginative play boxes are perfect for the child who loves to create, learn and explore through dramatic play! Each box includes over 4 educational crafts and activities. They have fun themes such as Crime Stoppers, Junior Chef and Mad Scientist.
Subscription options:
$30 per month.
Subscribe here.
Pley
Pley offers boxes that contain quality, name brand toys and activities that kids will love. Boys will go nuts over the Hot Wheels subscription box. It contains an early edition car and exclusive T-shirt in addition to a system to learn, play and build. Even the box adapts to inspire exclusive creations.
Subscription Options
1 box is $24.99 per month, 6 months of boxes are $143.94 and 12 months of boxes are $275.88.
Subscribe here.
Bitsbox
Give the gift of coding! Every month, kids will receive a new coding concept. If coding isn’t your thing, you can get unlimited email help with any subscription. Kids ages 6-12 will be able to pick a coding project, then type the code into the Bitsbox website and watch as they run their app runs on phones and computers. Perfect for creative, techy boys!
Subscription options:
Basic Bitsbox from $24.95 a month.
Deluxe Bitsbox from $37.95 a month.
There is also a digital version for $16.95 a month that lets you download PDF’s that you can print yourself.
Subscribe here.
Groovy Lab in a Box
These boxes are presented in partnership with Popular Mechanics so you know you’ll be getting some great stuff each month. Kids will love Groovy Lab in a Box because it contains everything they need to do experiments focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Kids will get all the supplies they need to complete the activities in addition to a cool lab book.
Subscription Options
Monthly subscriptions are $29.95 a month, a prepaid 3 month subscription is $28.95 and a 6 month prepaid subscription is $27.95 per month.
Subscribe here.
My EduCrate
Brick Loot
This makes a great gift for even the picky boy on your list. If you have a LEGO and brick lover at home, they will eagerly await the delivery of this subscription box. Each month, subscribers get a box filled with unique and never-before-seen items that are compatible with LEGO bricks. Each box will contain 4-8 hand picked items that boys are sure to love.
Subscription options
1 month $27.28 Month + Shipping
3 months $25.98 per Month + Shipping
6 months $25.48 per Month + Shipping
1 year $24.88 per Month + Shipping
Subscribe here.
Little Global Citizens
This box brings a new country and its culture to life for your boy. Kids will inspired as they learn about different cultures. Each box contains cultural activities, crafts, a beautiful book, recipes, souvenir plus a Children’s Guide to teach your boy about each new country in a hands-on, fun way!
If you are looking for engaging screen free activities that the family can do together, this is it. Designed for ages 3-10.
Subscription options
Bi-monthly box $32.95
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Kid Wonder
Kid Wonder boxes are designed for kids ages 3-6. They will inspire your boy to learn through creative and imaginative play. Each month, you’ll receive a new themed box with an educational booklet and 4 activity kits full of crafts, games, projects and more!
Subscription options
$29.95 per month.
Subscribe here.
OwlCrate Jr.
Trying to get your middle school boy interested in reading? This is your box. Each month, kids receive a brand new middle grade novel, plus 3-5 fun and unique items based on the monthly theme. Your child will get hard cover books, exclusive items and 3-5 extra items each month.
Subscription options:
$27.99 per month.
Subscribe here.
Creation Crate
Creation Crate Jr. shows kids how fun engineering can be. Each month fun projects are delivered to your door. Boys will learn how to build structures and mechanisms using high quality card, axles, wheels, pulleys and more!
Subscription options:
1 project $14.99
2 projects $19.99
Monthly Subscription box $29.99
Subscribe here.
If you enjoyed learning about the best subscription boxes for boys, you’ll love:
Best Subscription Boxes for Girls
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