My kids are counting down to the end of the school year. They dream of long days playing outside, swimming in the pool, and yes, lots of Xbox.
I look forward to three months without fights over homework or permission slips to sign. But I also dread long days with my kids just staring at screens and whining, "Mommy, I'm bored."
Which is why we need to work together. Calling all SheSpeaks moms, grandmas or anyone who has ever been a kid themselves!
Share ways to keep kids busy over the summer. They can be big plans or little projects. They can be for big kids or little ones. All ideas will help! Anyone who gives a suggestion will be entered to win a set of 5 Outdoor Games, perfect to occupy your kids' time.
Comment below! Give us an idea you have for filling up those long summer days.
AND/OR
Tweet a way to stay busy this summer using the hashtags: #SheSpeaksSummer, @SheSpeaksUp & #Giveaway.
Bonus: We have some upcoming kids programs! Make sure your SheSpeaks Profile is up-to-date here so we can see if you qualify.
And now, some summer ideas from the SheSpeaks staff to get you started...
"I always loved loved loved the summer reading program at the library." - Carol
"I'd like to to do both big things and little things with my kids this summer - everything from riding the tallest roller coaster to collecting rocks." - Jenny
"My summer vacations as a kid were pretty standard - I went to our town's "summer rec" program that had swimming lessons, tennis lessons, and arts & crafts. Lots of boondoggle lanyard making." - Emily
"My 15- year old is most likely watching entirely too much Netflix! She will take a week to do a service trip with her youth group. " - Missy
"We bought a kids cookbook and my kids looked through it. We're going to try to make a new recipe each week." - Susan
"My sister has her kids on a schedule so it's similar to school (they are 4 & 6). She has time slotted for coloring, writing/reading, outdoor chores, meals and snacks, and 1 day a week adventures (pool, zoo, etc). Also they are doing swim lessons. " - Lori
*One lucky commenter or Tweeter who enters by June 11th, 2017 will be chosen at random to receive a Franklin 5 Game Beach Bag Combo Set, valued at $29.99. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to everyone who entered! Congratulations to the winner, SheSpeaks member cknittel1!
We do vision boards during the summer for what we want to accomplish over the year. It helps for goals, and motivation.
We are getting a pool this year, and since i am better and had my port removed I will get to enjoy time with my kids in the water and at the lake for the first time in over 6 years!
Chalk, homemade bubbles, splash park, gardening, evening walks, spray bottles...
I like to unplug my girls as much as possible. I signed them up for summer sewing classes. We are also going to make Fairy gardens.
Hiking along local trails is a great family friendly activity!
Lots of parks, museums and pool time!
I planned an outdoor scavenger hunt for my younger cousins, they loved it!
Plan to spend a lot of the time on the lake and working in the yard
We love taking trips to different libraries and discovering new books!
we spend it in the pool or by having water gun/balloon fights.
We love our local parks summer program. The kids are kept active all daywith different sports and field trips. They have so much fun, there's no time tho get bored!
water games, water balloons and an inflatable pool in the backyard....always works
my kids are so happy in the sand
Making slime, baking cakes, or an outdoor scavenger hunt
I love making summer treats with the grandkids - home made popsicles and ice cream especially!