10 Great Things to do with your kids during the summer!
10. Rock Climbing.
- This could be either somewhat expensive or cheap depending on where you live. Some recs have a rock wall while other places offer a class and belay certification then free climbing time. Let your kids bring along a friend for a group class. Kids love this!
9. Fly fishing.
- Yes even little girls might like to go fishing. A lot of outdoor stores offer an angler education class. In most states kids do not need a fishing license for catch and release but adults do, Kmart/Wal-mart sell a one-day license for both and have great, cheap gear.
8. Rafting.
- Make a day out of it. If you have little ones maybe wait a few years with this activity. Rivers are rated at levels of danger so pick an easier level river and hold-on to your britches. Use the internet to search White Water Rafting Tours.
7. Horseback riding.
- There's always some country right outside your city where pony rides are offered. Not every child grows up on a farm or around horses. This might be a great opportunity to let your kids experience large animals!
6. Home-Depot build workshops.
- Home Depot's are everywhere. You may not know it but on Saturday mornings they have short workshops where kids can actually use real equipment to build. The Link!
5. Plan a meal.
- Let your child pick out a recipe(s) for dinner. Make the shopping list, go to the grocery, and let them cook the meal with you. This is a great way to show what goes into meal planning and if they do most of the work they're likely to eat it, and it gives them a great sense of accomplishment. (ps. let them help dad grill too)
4. Load up on LEGOS
- On the first Tuesday of every month during the summer kids can construct and take home "mini build" Lego projects. Building commences at 5p.m. and is limited to the first 300 children. Visit stores.lego.com to find store listings and info.
3. Do some good, Donate.
- Almost every person I know have toys laying around that their kids no longer play with or enjoy, clothes/shoes your kids have outgrown, old books you no longer read, or just things you don't need. Take a week and tackle 1 room per day and start collecting. There are donate boxes and/or Goodwill centers locations in almost every city. Kids can gain a new understanding about blessing people who have less.
2. Barnstorm- Pottery Barn offers kids' activities all summer, including a Tuesday morning book club. Regular attendance earns a gift. Go to Potterybarnkids.com/events for information. The Link!
1. Culture Club
- Target sponsors many free or super cheap concerts, museum events, and cultural happenings all summer. Find events in 32 cities at Target.com (at the bottom of the page under "about Target" click on "company information," then "community outreach," then "arts+culture.") Then go to the city closest to you! The link!
Grace to You,
Jenna
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