HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
Summer is a time of relaxation for all. The warm weather and lazy atmosphere that Mother Nature provides us with gives the perfect excuse to have some fun. It's hot out and the kids are cheerful, so it's a great time for some outdoor activities with the family. Fill your summer time with these games and activities for the ultimate fun in the sun. And, for you crafty types, keep the kids busy with the ideas in our Summer Fun: 5 Cool Crafts articles. Check out our Summer Parties page for more fun or post a question in my Forum!
Water Olympics
August 2008 will see a new generation of Olympians in Beijing. Host your own Olympic games in the backyard with a water sports bonanza.Water Hose Hook-Ups from TargetWater Hose Hook-Ups from TargetSet up areas in the yard with specific water games that kids can engage in. Don't compete, just play with some of these ideas
Steps
- Water Blasters
- Inflatable Pirate Plunge Water Slide
- Water Wheel Play Table
- Hose Hook-Up Sprinkle Toys
Favorite Summer Games
How many of us have actually played badminton? Try out some of America's favorite summer games this season:
Steps
- Croquet: Players hit a wooden ball with a mallet through wickets and toward stakes until they accomplish their goal.
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- Badminton: Players hit a shuttlecock (a.k.a. birdie) over a net with racquets, similar to tennis.
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- Horseshoes: Players toss horseshoes from a distance in hopes of ringing a spike.
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- Volleyball: Players hit, punch, and spike a ball over a net and score points when one team lets the ball hit the ground.
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Lemonade Stand
Lemonade and summer time - it's a natural! Let this be the season that your kids experience the entrepreneurial rewards of running a lemonade stand.
Steps
- Here are some ways to get them started:
- How To Make A Lemonade Stand
- The Lemonade Stand Business
- Country Time Lemonade Mix and Tips
Nature Kids
Environmental appreciation is an important lesson to teach kids of all ages. Spend a summer day giving back to planet earth by indulging in these activities.
Steps
- Gather a group of kids and parents to clean up a beach or park
- Plant a garden in the backyard or public space
- Make an indoor terrarium
- Get proper city approval for any public events!
Backyard Science Fair: Mystery Mush Box
Environmental appreciation is an important lesson to teach kids of all ages. Spend a summer day giving back to planet earth by indulging in these activities.
Steps
- Cut a hole in the side of a shoebox and put gooey things inside like cooked macaroni, slime, and seaweed for all to feel and guess its contents.
Backyard Science Fair: Shake It Sound boxes
Environmental appreciation is an important lesson to teach kids of all ages. Spend a summer day giving back to planet earth by indulging in these activities.
Steps
- Add an offbeat selection of objects such as bells, uncooked rice, or pins into these wooden boxes for all to shake and guess what is making the sound inside.
Backyard Science Fair: Make Your Own Sand Dune
Environmental appreciation is an important lesson to teach kids of all ages. Spend a summer day giving back to planet earth by indulging in these activities.
Steps
- Add play sand to a large box and put a small battery-operated handheld fan nearby. Instruct participants to blow the sand with the fan to learn how desert sand dunes are made by the wind.
Backyard Science Fair: Magnify Your World
Environmental appreciation is an important lesson to teach kids of all ages. Spend a summer day giving back to planet earth by indulging in these activities.
Steps
- Offer an assortment of magnifying glasses and see what the backyard really looks like. Visit the California Science Center or the San Francisco Exploratorium websites for more ideas.
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