Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to create unforgettable memories with your children without needing to hop in the car. Soak up the sun and enjoy the features of your custom home. Here are some fun, engaging, and affordable activities you can enjoy in and around your Perkinson home.
1. Backyard Camping Adventure
Transform your backyard into a campsite for a night. Pitch a tent, roll out sleeping bags, and prepare a campfire (or a fire pit if you have one). You can roast marshmallows, tell stories under the stars, and enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your home. Additionally, you could utilize your outdoor kitchen or grilling area for dinner!
2. DIY Water Park
Avoid the long lines and enjoy the fun of a water park at home! The possibilities are endless in your backyard. Consider setting up sprinklers, a kiddie pool, your in-ground one, and water balloons. For extra fun, add a slip-and-slide made from a tarp and soap. This is a great way to cool off and provides hours of entertainment.
3. Nature Scavenger Hunts
Create a nature scavenger hunt list with items your kids can find around your yard or inside the house for those exceptionally hot days. Include things like a certain-colored flower, a peculiar-shaped rock, or a type of bug. This activity encourages exploration and learning about nature.
4. Outdoor Movie Night
Set up an outdoor movie theater with a projector, white sheet, or large wall. Lay out blankets and pillows and prepare popcorn. Or, for extra fun, throw some inflatable pool rafts and watch from the pool! Choose a family favorite movie and enjoy a special movie night under the stars.
5. Gardening Together
Start a small garden or a container garden with your children. You can start early by planting seeds and watching them sprout before moving them into pots or an outdoor garden. Let them choose some plants or flowers to grow. Gardening is relaxing and a great learning opportunity for children to understand where food comes from and the importance of taking care of the environment.
6. Art Projects Outside
Set up an outdoor art station to take the mess and creativity outside. You can use sidewalk chalk, paint, or even clay. For older art enthusiasts, consider having them paint a picture of a specific part of the house or yard. More messy kiddos? No worries! Have a themed art day, like making nature-inspired art or crafting decorations for the garden.
7. Cooking Challenge
Host a family cooking challenge where each member picks ingredients to create a dish. Depending on the age of your children, the backyard space and kitchen provide the perfect environment to enjoy a summer evening cooking out with friends or a sun and fun pool cookout earlier in the day. If you’re feeling really confident, you can make the challenge more exciting by having themes or specific cuisines to try. This makes for a delicious meal and teaches kids valuable cooking skills.
8. Family Sports Day
If you’re of the competitive variety, either board games or contact sports, play to that strength! Organize a family sports day with various games like sack races, three-legged races, or a mini Olympics. You can make homemade medals and have a small award ceremony to celebrate everyone’s efforts.
9. DIY Bird Feeders
Make bird feeders using materials like toilet paper rolls, peanut butter, and birdseed. Hang them around your garden and watch the birds come by. This is a great way to teach children about wildlife and caring for other creatures.
10. Read-a-thon
Have a read-a-thon where everyone picks their favorite books and reads together in a cozy corner of your house or under a tree in your yard. You can make it exciting with themed snacks and discussion about each book.
These easy and engaging activities help foster creativity, teamwork, and a love for nature among children. Enjoy your summer filled with plenty of sun and laughter right at home! Explore all the parts of your Perkinson Home with fun activities the whole family can enjoy.
