Days 1-14
Day 1 – Have a pajama day
Start the summer right by letting the kids relax. Make a favorite breakfast, watch cartoons, and enjoy a day of relaxation.
Day 2 – Have a treasure hunt
Hide the clues and include a box of their favorite treats at the end. If it’s a particularly hot day, “X” marks the spot on the popsicles in your freezer.
Day 3 – Grow a Garden
Have your kids be in charge of a plant that water and care for daily.
Day 4 – Hold a family reading competition
Challenge each other to read a certain amount of books before the summer ends, either aloud and together or individually, and then reward yourselves with a fun trip or other family activity if you succeed. Make a simple chart to show progress.
Day 5 – Make a summer to do list
Have your kids cover a poster board with all the things they want to do this summer, and have them put a box next to each idea so they can check it off when finished.
Day 6 – Learn a new skill
Ever wanted to ballroom dance, do yoga, or learn to decorate a fancy cake? Take a class as a family. Many are available through community colleges and private studios
Day 7 – Create water bottle holders
Craft are always a great way to keep kids occupied, and this one is perfect for helping your summer outings. Go to craft.kaboose.com to find this craft.
Day 8 – Host a car wash
Let your kids choose if they want to offer their services free to your neighborhood, or if they think they are professional enough to charge money. Let the kids save their earnings for a fun trip or activity.
Day 9 – Buy a YMCA or community center pass
Kids enjoy having the freedom to learn and try different things, and pass will definitely give them the opportunity to do that. Your younger kids will enjoy attending one of their many day camps, which will give you free time to relax and enjoy your summer, too.
Day 10 – Fly a kite
This has been a family favorite since before Mary Poppins. Have your kids make their own kites.
Day 11 – Knit bandages for leprosy victims
Encourage your kids to serve by teaching them how to knit or crochet bandages for leprosy victims. Plenty of internet sites five instructions for knitting and directions for donating, such as leprosybandage.blogspot.com.
Day 12 – Just add water
Take traditional games or sports and give them a wet, summery twist. Try water balloon volleyball - you can fling the balloons over the net with towels. Or try sponge tag or water limbo with a garden hose.
Day 13 – Take a library trip
Libraries offer many programs and activities during the week that are fun for kids as young as three.
Day 14 – Make frozen treats
Frozen fruit smoothies are simple and nutritious ways to get creative with your kids. Blend together yogurt and milk and your choice of frozen fruit. Or find a recipe on the internet for ice cream in a bag.
Stay tuned for more ideas....
(LDS LIviing May June 2010 Issue)
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