With summer vacation in full swing, kids are faced with the question: “What am I going to do today?” Here are some things you can suggest to kids over the upcoming summer months to avoid the dreaded “I’m bored.”
- Enjoy the Outdoors – With spending most of the school year indoors studying, watching television and playing video games, it’s time to get outside. There are many things to do that require little or no money or planning like riding bikes, hiking in the local park, skateboarding or just sitting under a tree reading a book.
- Have a Water Fight – You do not need a pool to keep cool in the summer months. Round up some friends, equip themselves with water guns, water balloons and hoses, and find an open area.
- Earn Money Doing Seasonal Work – Mowing lawns and washing cars in the neighborhood is a great way to earn money while helping out the neighbors.
- Have a Yard Sale – Need extra fun money? They can make it selling toys, clothes and other possessions they no longer need and you can reclaim some storage space.
- Host a Cookout – Have them plan a cookout. Tell them to invite friends or neighbors over so you can barbecue for them.
- Observe Nature – Set up a tent in the backyard so they can enjoy some time in the outdoors. Check out the stars and moon in the sky.
By: Brenda Langdon
