Fun Summer Ideas

Now that school is out and summer is here, my kids want to be outside all the time. I love that they want to be outdoors, but sometimes I get bored being cooped up in our yard doing the same things over and over. So I have spent this week thinking of some ideas to make this summer fun. And, please share what you do to make the summer months fun and unique!

Fun Summer Ideas

• Go on a nature walk (can play I spy or do some type of bingo card with animals/birds on it)
• Go on a hike
• Go to the park
• Play at the pool or splash pad
• Go on a picnic
• Make mud pies (messy but loads of fun)
• Run through the sprinklers
• Blow bubbles
• Play with sidewalk chalk
• Explore local historic sites (you will be surprised what your community has to offer!!)
• Go to the library and do reading time or other activities they offer
• Visit a fair
• Go to the zoo 
• Build sand castles (you can do this in a volleyball court at a park)
• Tie dye shirts
• Water balloon fights
• Build paper airplanes
• Go camping or pitch a tent in the backyard
• Plant a garden
• Easter egg hunts (you can just use empty eggs but my kiddo loves hunting for them)
• Service projects

And here are some great sites that include lots of activities for kids:
Kids Activities Blog
Sow Sprout Play


Have a fun summer!