Keeping your kids entertained during the summer can be a challenge. Why not strengthen your family bond with activities that will satisfy everyone? Enjoy quality family time and create memorable experiences together before it's back to work and school.
These fun summer activities are sure to be a hit for both you and your kids:
1. Pack a Picnic in the Park
A quiet, relaxing picnic day at the park is the perfect way to spend quality time with your kids and enjoy the beauty of nature. A few hours away from screens is just what you need for some summertime fun with the kids!
- Play Frisbee with your kids instead of watching them throw it to each other.
- Carry your camera and take family photos.
- Prepare food together, like tacos or PB&J sandwiches.
- Play Pictionary and watch your kids really express themselves.
2. Take a Camping Trip
Enjoy the company of your children in an unfamiliar environment and learn new things about them and their abilities! Camping offers the opportunity for you and your kids to enjoy many out-of-the-ordinary activities together:
- Putting up the tent.
- Gathering wood and building a fire.
- Roasting marshmallows.
- Telling stories around the campfire.
3. Grow a Garden
Completing a gardening project with your kids is rewarding, especially when you see the fruits of your labor for a long time to come. Spend a few summer days planting flowers, fruits, and vegetables that you'll all remember and be proud of in the future.
- Shop for personalized gardening accessories, like colored gloves, inscribed straw hats, and patterned mud boots. For even more fun, find kid-sized garden tools like shovels and rakes.
- Place an inscribed stepping-stone or other garden ornament in the garden to commemorate the occasion.
Staycation Ideas to Keep the Fun Going
If you're staying home this summer, here are some creative staycation ideas to keep the excitement alive:
1. Backyard Camping
Transform your backyard into a camping adventure. Set up a tent, make a fire pit, and enjoy stargazing with your kids. You can tell stories, roast marshmallows, and enjoy the outdoors without leaving home.
2. DIY Water Park
Beat the heat by turning your backyard into a mini water park. Set up sprinklers, a slip-n-slide, and kiddie pools. Have water balloon fights and enjoy refreshing fun right at home.
3. Movie Marathon
Choose a theme and have a movie marathon day. Create a cozy movie-watching area with blankets and pillows. Make popcorn, and enjoy a day of your family’s favorite films.
4. Craft Day
Spend a day creating fun crafts. From painting and drawing to making jewelry or building models, crafting allows your kids to express their creativity and create lasting memories.
5. Home Cooking Challenge
Host a family cooking challenge where everyone gets involved in preparing a meal. Pick recipes, shop for ingredients, and cook together. Enjoy the delicious results of your teamwork.
Summertime is the perfect time to really get to know your kids and create memories that will last a lifetime. Start today to make memories of this summer that you will all cherish for years to come.
