GREAT ACTIVITIES FOR
KIDS COME THE DOG
DAYS OF SUMMER
The arrival of
summer is a
momentous
day for children.
Summer means
school is closed
and weeks of rest,
recreation and fun
in the sun are on
the schedule.
Although summer
may start off with
a bang, it may not be too long before kids are uttering the
dreaded, “I’m bored,” leaving parents and caregivers looking
for ways to keep children occupied. Having a list of activities
at the ready can help families stay active and engaged during
the dog days of summer.
Summertime swimming
Those lucky enough to have a backyard pool have a great
source of entertainment right at home. Swimming alone can
grow monotonous for kids, so work with friends’ parents to
devise a schedule to have the kids alternate whose house they
visit for swimming sessions. Standard games like water volleyball
or diving retrieval games can add some fun, but many
times kids are happy to splash and fl oat with friends. Stock a
cooler with water, juice and healthy snacks so kids can just hop
out of the water and grab a refreshment, rather than leaving a
water-logged trail into the kitchen.
Those who do not have a pool can consider membership to
a township pool, where everyone can mingle with neighbors.
Host a movie night
The dog days of summer tend to be humid, hot and sometimes
uncomfortable. Scheduling activities for later in the day makes
the most of weather that has cooled off a bit. Purchase or borrow
a projector that hooks up to a computer or tablet, and set
up a screen in the yard. Stream a family-friendly movie and
prepare ready-made bags of popcorn or cotton candy for the
show.
Add water to everything
Favorite backyard games can be enhanced with the use of
a little water. For example, instead of tossing bean bags for
cornhole, fi ll up water balloons. Kids who are playing tag or
games like capture the fl ag may have to run through a garden
sprinkler to get into their opponent’s territory. Kids can put
their engineering skills to use by building an obstacle course
of hurdles and the like from tires or pool noodles. Poke holes
into one pool noodle and feed a garden hose into the end to
create a water hazard.
Go on a scavenger hunt
Whether at a beach, park, or even walking the neighborhood,
families can have a list of objects that must be found. The fi rst
child to fi nd all of the items on the list gets a prize, such as
choosing which ice cream shop to visit.
Dance in the rain
Summertime is known for the sudden arrival of storms. When
a downpour occurs, have the family head into the garage with
the door open to catch the amazing sights of Mother Nature.
Take turns briefl y running out into the deluge to dance and
splash in the rain. Retreat to the indoors when thunder and
lightning are close by.|
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