If August is all about Camp Mom & Dad at your house… we have some activity ideas for you! Our sister site, Greater Lansing Area Moms put together this awesome list of 30 tech-free activities to keep the kids entertained and away from the iPad and TV (we added a few of our favorites too)!
- Go for a bike ride
- Walk the dog
- Fly a kite
- Play Frisbee or catch
- Jump rope
- Play a family soccer game
- Bake… muffins and cupcakes are our favorites
- Get out the hose and or sprinkler and have some water fun
- Create a DIY ice cream bad at home with your favorite flavors and toppings
- Catch lightening bugs
- Make a new smoothie recipe
- Draw what you see… take a seat, and draw what is literally right in front of you
- Grab a blanket, your favorite book and head outside to read
- Fill and toss water balloons
- Play hopscotch
- Paint rocks
- Play hide and seek
- Build a fort
- Bird watch
- Have a scavenger hunt
- Stargaze
- Find a flashlight and explore the yard at night
- Look for clouds
- Set up a lemonade stand
- Make an obstacle course in the driveway
- Go to the beach and have a sandcastle building contest
- Wash the car together in the driveway
- Have a family talent show
- Get some popsicle sticks and glue… see what your kids create
- Make a sidewalk chalk creation
Have fun!