Summer Fun Around the Town

Mom….I’m bored!  It sure doesn’t take long for the kiddos to get bored in the summer. 

Here are a few ideas to keep your summer exciting and full of new activities!

Go for a swim–play in the sprinkler–have a picnic–play a board game–fly a kite–go camping–walk the dog–make a scrapbook–pick berries at a local farm–have a water fight with balloons or squirt guns–wash the dog–go for a bike ride–make homemade ice cream–make a masterpiece with sidewalk chalk–play with bubbles–feed the ducks–make an obstacle course–tour a local farm or orchard–make a home-movie–clean out the closet

More fun that may take a little more time in preparation like:

• a family slumber party–set up the sleeping bags in the family room and have a fun evening playing boardgames or watching a movie and then catch a few Zs–the kids will love it!
• sign the kids up for a fun summer school class or recreation class like cooking,art,music,or a favorite sport
• make a lemonade stand–don’t forget cookies too!
• create a family or friends talent show–have every member practice their act and then perform it for each other
• get out those dress-up clothes,costumes,and superhero clothes and have a photo shoot with the digital camera,then watch the pictures in a slide show on your TV or computer….Ta Looooooo La!

Visit: 

• the zoo
• children’s museum
• outdoor theater
• children’s petting zoo
• water park
• the park
• story-time at your local library or bookstore
• open gym (like free playtime) at a gymnastics academy
• playground

It is a perfect time in the summer to teach your kiddos how to care for those around them and to have mini service projects.  Here are a few ideas:

• write letters to long distance family or friends
• send a care package to a soldier/Marine (let me know if you need a name of a service member!)
• visit a retirement village and chat with the elderly or make them a special craft
• make cookies/crafts for a neighbor or friend

If you still need more ideas,visit our kid-friendly tab to get some fun craft and activity ideas to do with your kiddos!  Most of all….have fun with your kids!