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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.