Activities to do with the kids this summer
Posted by Dan in Parenting & Pregnancy on Aug 13th, 2011 | 0 commentsRemember when you were a kid and it was summer break. You did everything you could to have fun and not be bored. You played with your friends outside, you read a book or you went swimming. Today, more and more children are spend their summers inside in front of the television or their gaming system. Here are some summer activities that you can do with your kids to get them away from the television.
Pack a basket or cooler and head to the park for a picnic. Most people have some kind of local park nearby, why not use it? You’ll get away from your house get some fresh air. Bring along a Frisbee or a ball to play kickball with.
Go swimming at your local pool. Or if you are lucky enough to live near a lake or ocean, go visit there. Swimming is an excellent exercise and kids are bound to love splashing in the water. Make sure you bring the sunscreen though, as you don’t want to get sunburns.
Take a bike ride. Find a local bike trail or even just take a ride around your neighborhood. Again, this is a great workout for your kids and also for you.
Visit an amusement park. If you live close to an amusement park, spend the day there with your kids. They will enjoy riding rides and playing games and winning prizes. If you want to save some money, pack your lunch and snacks instead of buying at the park.
If you do not have an amusement park nearby, most counties and some cities have local festivals and fairs. Even some churches have them. You can still ride rides and play games and they may be cheaper on your wallet.
Go to the zoo. A lot of the major calcites have a zoo. Some even have free admission on certain days for their residents. Your kids can learn about the animals and just have a good day walking around.
Take a hike. Most parks have some kind of hiking trails. Take your kids for a hike and you can point out nature to them. You may see some little animals or maybe some flowers that you recognize and can teach your kids about. This is also a great exercise for them. Don’t forget to bring along some water though.
Go to a sporting event. Go take your kids to a baseball or soccer game. There are minor league baseball teams around the country and the price of their tickets are cheaper than major league. A lot of the minor league teams also have contest or games that the audience can participate in.
Teach your kid a new sport or just practice a sport with them in the backyard. If they like soccer, kick the ball around with them for awhile. If they like volleyball, bump the ball back and forth. Teach them a new activity or sport such as horseshoes or bocce ball.
Plant a garden with them. Have them water the plants everyday and they will love seeing their plant grow or having their vegetables come in.
You can even stay busy on rainy days.
Go to museums. A lot of the major cities have some sort of children’s museum or science museum. Just because it is summer, does not mean that children shouldn’t still learn new things. If may surprise how much they enjoy it.
Go to the library. Libraries always have some sort of programs going on, especially in summer since they know that the kids are off school. If you don’t have a program that suits your kids, then just take your kids and let them pick out a book that they may like to read. If you kid likes sports, show him where the sports books are for his age.
The options are endless for summer activates. Be creative. Simple things like washing your car can become a fun time for your kids if you let them help. Don’t let your kids waste their summer away in front of the television, because most likely in a couple of years they will long to have those carefree summer days back.
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