As a parent who works from home, I always look for fun things to do in the summer. Here’s what I have come up with:
Public Library Membership:
- Our library has a yearly summer challenge for kids. Each year, there’s a theme, and kids read books to move their pieces around a board.
- Explore the free resources available at your library. Our library has free library passes, movies, audiobooks and clubs for kids.
- Our town also has a few small libraries. These are a small box on the front lawn of a residence or business. You give a book and take a book.
- Our library membership also includes an app to take out e-books.
Local Trails and Parks:
- Our Town has many trails to explore. Some of the trails run along the old, out-of-use train tracks, and others are in the town’s green spaces.
- Our town has extra toys that they take to different parks one day every week. It attracts more families, and the kids have a great time.
Events:
- During the summer, various events are available, like pride picnics, town yard sales, and book sales.
- Canada Day is celebrated by a lot of communities. Our town has fireworks and other free activities during the day.
Learn a new Skill:
- Biking, hiking and foraging, ice cream making, sports, swimming, crafts like knitting or friendship bracelets, and board games.
Games:
- When I was a kid, my sibling and I would play a game on long car rides. We would “collect” all the different provinces and states on license plates.
- Playing summer bingo or a summer bucket list is fun, too. Making a list of fun activities you want to do and marking them off when you do them. This one is good for more independent kiddos.
- Look on Pinterest for a variety of games like this to pass the time.
Backyard or Community Garden:
- This one could be as cheap or expensive as you want it.
- You could give kids a patch of garden to look after themselves.
Swimming or Splash-pads:
Many towns and communities have public pools, beaches or splash-pads to cool off and spend a lazy day.
