Turn on the sprinklers grab the duck floaties and kick it poolside. That’s right everyone it’s SPF 30 season and the kids are out of school and looking forward to three months of freedom (aka-summer)! For families, especially with two working parents it can be stressful trying to find summer activities to keep the kids from using the phrase “Mom I’m bored!” Here are some great summer activities that are a hit with every age group!
Camps are always a great summer activity where your children can spend time with kids in their age group and enjoy the days outdoors with the sunshine. Day camps are usually run through the local recreation center or YMCA. This is a great idea if both parents work and the only other option is day care. If your child loves adventures and isn’t bothered with being away from home for extended amounts of time it might be worth looking into overnight summer camps. They vary in price and are located all throughout the United States. Local high schools will usually have activity classes throughout the summer for all age groups, these summer activities can range from archery to ceramics.
You can even plan summer activities around your home. For the beautiful sunny summer days, plan an outdoor scavenger hunt in your yard. You can also plan a day at the local swimming pool. This way you can relax and enjoy a good summer book while they enjoy practicing their “cannonballs.” For the rainy days get them in the kitchen and let their culinary creativity run wild with summer recipes, they might not be up to par with Emeril Lagasse, but they sure are cute in the apron!
These are just a few ideas for summer activities that hopefully get your imagination wheels turning. Have fun, make some popsicles, enjoy the sun and remember to wish your friends a happy summer!
Tags: summer, summer activities
June 17, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Thanks for the great ideas!