Enjoying The Summers…

We as parents spend most of our vacations at a holiday resort with our kids but there are times, when we cannot – work commitments or other issues may prevent us from taking that much needed family holiday. Yet, don’t lose heart, here is a list of interesting activities you and your kids will enjoy these summer vacation.

• Collect pictures from all your earlier family trips, select the best and make a Photo Album to cherish all your life!
• Join a Wildlife Club
• Volunteer with an organization
• Go for a family hike
• Visit the zoo and make notes of Animal Behavior
• Take a road trip to a nearby village
• Try your hand at farming
• Pack a picnic and relish it outdoors
• Go for early morning ‘Bird Walks’
• Grow your own Veggies and Flowering plants
• Camp out at a safe campsite
• Camp in, may be in your garden or on the terrace with sleeping bags or mats
• Get a Learner’s Guide to Stargazing and have interesting sessions
• Pluck berries, fruits and flowers from a farm or nature trails
• Rearrange furniture at home; let the kids give their ideas too!
• Decorate the kids room and let them help with yours as well
• Try your hand at Pizza-making
• Invite friends over for a ‘Game Night’
• Have a Cook out session at a farm with fresh veggies or fish
• Make ice-cream
• Play at the beach
• Create your own art with beach items
• Learn to make Candles
• Check for Fairs and attend if any
• Visit the Museum and take notes
• Go bicycling
• Go fishing
• Master a new skill together; Juggling, Magic, Musical Instruments, Painting or Sketching are good options.
• String beads to make beautiful items
• Find a new place to play in your home – clear up the basement, garage or the backyard.
• Visit an old home. Let your kids marvel at the architecture, the antique furniture and the olden style of living.
• Learn to make Chocolates
• Learn to Bake
• Go horse riding or take classes in it
• Try your hand at kayaking or go paddle boating
• Have a Garage Sale
• Learn to make Lemonade
• Fly a kite together
• Visit the local farmer’s market. Let your kids learn of new vegetables and fruits
• Take Hobby lessons together
• Erect a Bird Feeder and arrange a Bird Bath
• Create a Treasure Hunt and call neighbors too
• Select a theme and make dough creations
• Teach Grandparents to Skype
• Learn to make Soap
• Make your own Tree House/ Club House/ Doll House
• Learn basic vehicle maintenance from a mechanic
• Go Swimming in the lake or a swimming pool
• Have a fancy dress party with friends and family
• Make a collection of Nature Photographs
• Take Photography classes

There are many things and more which you could do along with your family and enjoy your summer holidays without really taking a vacation or going out of town. After all, being together and cherish every moment with your loved ones is what matters the most!

A Happy Summer to you!