SUMMER FUN
The Summer for Kids is half over and there is still so much to do. Here is a list of 10 things that you can do relatively inexpensively.
☛ Pools - most communities have a pools - this is a great way to cool off, get some exercise, and have fun. A bonus tip: if you are in a social group, ours is a running club - at a meeting suggest a pool party - the last one we attended the price was only a dish to pass.
☛ Movies in the Cheap seats, our community has a $1 theater, and the kids love it - they have free air conditioning too.
☛ Outdoor movies, where I live in St. Charles County there at least 3 cities doing free outdoor movies.
☛ Summer Project - pick something they can work on at home, be it building bird houses, a new tree fort, garden, we built a fire pit that has given us hours of family togetherness.
☛ Music in the park - again several cities in my area are having music in the park and most are free, even if it isn't their favorite kind of music, it is a different experience and they are with you.
☛ Explore a new path or trail, with the heat and bugs I suggest early and bring plenty of water.
☛ Free Community events - just by looking you can find other opportunities in your area - look to my bonus tip at the bottom for help on this one.
☛ Go Camping - State Parks are usually inexpensive, or just do it the backyard - they will love it.
☛ Sports Camps - these are considerably less expensive then the stay over night camps. The kids get a shirt, they can try different sports, or pick a favorite. Check you local schools website, in our area, each school has several camps they hold.
☛ Finally, organize a neighborhood party, it works great if you have a Cul de Sac nearby, get to your neighbors, help you kids deepen their friendships, an again have some fun.
BONUS TIP: If you have children that are able to "surf the net" put one in charge of finding fun events in the area.
