Summer is halfway over, and if you’re anything like me - some days feel like Groundhog’s Day. We’ve done the same thing day after day, and we are ready for a CHANGE UP! We asked the ladies in the Mother’s of Fitness Facebook Group (come join us!) to share some of their favorite summer activities to do as a family. So whether your kids are 6 months or 16 years, here are some universal, fun ideas to do with your kids on these hot summer days!
Water, water, and more water!
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Even if you don’t have a pool or lake/beach nearby, there are still so many fun water activities that you can do! Here are some of our favorites:
- Kiddie pools! An inflatable kiddie pool is a great way to cool down. Bonus points if you add in a kids basketball hoop or bring a water table into it!
- Set up a sprinkler. Any other parents have some incredible memories as a kid running through the sprinklers? Get silly and grab an umbrella or rain boots, and have some fun while running in the water.
- For the older kids - a homemade slip n slide! Tarps or plastic drop cloths work great, are super cheap, and incredibly easy to set up.
- Find a splash pad in your neighborhood to visit.
- Play with water balloons or water guns!
Get CREATIVE!
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Here are some great activities to spark the creativity in our kiddos:
- Set up an art station! For older kids, set up a mini easel and let them paint/draw to their heart’s desire! For younger kids/toddlers, a great option for “painting” is dipping a paint brush in water and painting on cement. This is one of those God-send CLEAN “messy fun”activities that really doesn’t leave any mess at all!
- Sidewalk chalk - perfect for all ages.
- Art projects! These can vary a ton based on age - but things like making necklaces, paper mache, making a card for a grandparent or family member, making a collage, etc are all ideas to start with.
- Depending on the age of your kids, bake or cook together! Kids LOVE being involved and helping to measure/pour when possible (and safe, of course).
Play Outside
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One of the obvious favorites, get outside when the weather permits. Here were a ton of favorites listed in the group:
- Go for a hike!
- Visit a neighborhood pool or park.
- Lawn games at home or at the park! Favorites included washers, flying kites, softball and kickball, cornhole, etc.
- Visit a local zoo or farm.
- Find local orchards where you can pick apples, peaches, etc.
- Set up a scavenger hunt around the yard or neighborhood (this can be done indoors too on super hot days!).
- Plant a garden together.
- Have a picnic dinner during sunset.
- Go fishing!
Other Fun Ideas…
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- Play tourist in your own city! Check out places you have never been before.
- Make ice cream, popsicles, or smoothie bowls together.
- Take a walk or ride bikes in a different neighborhood
- Have a camp out (in the living room or backyard)
- Visit a Farmer’s Market and pick out fresh produce together.
- Take a trip to a museum or aquarium.
- Play hide and go seek.
What are some other favorites you would add to this list?
Molly Tilove
@mollyeledge