Summertime! It’s great for kids to be out of school and everyone more relaxed. But you may be thinking, What do we do now with everyone home all.day.long??
Sometimes our plans turn out differently than what we were thinking about earlier in the year, so it’s good to have a backup plan.
Consider some of these ideas to build in fun times with your family this summer:
- Block party BBQ—Let neighbors know ahead of time so everyone can pitch in.
- All things wheels—Rollerblades, bicycles, skateboards, etc.. are welcome! Meet up and roll at a given destination point and time. Fun for all family members and interested friends. Afterwards, head to a favorite spot for snacks or drinks to cool off.
- Pick two (or three)—As a family, choose several new-to-you places to eat out this week. It can’t be a place you normally go to. Remember, you’re “vacationing” at home, so make it feel unique to the week.
- Picnic & playtime at the park—Invite other family members or friends who are staying local this week to join in the fun!
- Movies—Check out matinee or evening movies that everyone in the family can enjoy together.
- Netflix marathon—Kids & teens may want to binge-watch some of their faves they don’t have time to watch during the school year. This makes for a fun late night activity.
- Camping and/or fishing—This time of year could be prime time to enjoy the outdoors day and night with your family.
- Sleepovers—Your kids probably have several local friends who can enjoy the fun of sleepover parties while their parents are busy with work. So, load up the pantry with popcorn, soft drinks, and chips and just go with it!
- Activity centers—Check your area for activity or rec. centers offering all kinds of fun things to do as a family, or for groups of kids. Many centers offer activities such as miniature golf, batting cages, climbing walls, arcade games, and even laser tag options.
- Local entertainment—Most cities offer fun activities suitable for all age groups. Check out local listings of activities going on in your area of town this summer. Pick and choose which ones are do-able for your family.
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