It’s pretty hard to believe, but summer break is right around the corner and that means it’s time to make some plans. Parents, you know that as wonderful as summer vacation is, keeping your children entertained and away from the TV can be a big challenge. Doing a little research and planning ahead before school is out and summer sets in is key for making sure that the last thing you don’t hear is, “mom, I’m bored!” Check out this list of things to do with your children over summer break to keep things fun, interesting and all about your family and friends.
- Check out a farm that offers pick your own produce or flowers.
- Arrange for a backyard camping trip, complete with s’mores and hot dogs on the grill.
- Pack a picnic and head to the beach.
- Have the joins join a summer reading club through the local library.
- Learn to fly kites at the local park.
- Spend the day at the local zoo.
- Plant an herb and vegetable garden.
- Go garage sale-ing!
- Make your own popsicles.
- Set up a sprinkler out in the yard and invite some friends over to play.
- Try learning how to grill pizza.
- Take a sailing lesson.
- Make a list of free outdoor concerts. Attend as many as you can.
- Jump in the car and go on a road trip to a national park or big city.
- Make homemade lemonade and set up a neighborhood stand.
- Go for a rainy day matinee at the movie theater – or check out a drive in!
- Go for family bike rides early in the morning – before it’s too hot.
- Have the whole family give yoga a try.
- Go fishing.
- Use butcher paper outside to paint a giant mural.
- Have a water balloon party.
- Learn how to compost.
- Set up a scavenger hunt.
- Build an awesome outdoor fort.
- Relax!
What are your go-to activities when it comes to things to do with your children over the summer? Got any special traditions that your kids ask for year after year?
