One of the greatest perks of the summer season is that there are a surplus of outdoor activities to do with your family! Besides going to the zoo or the amusement park, there are some cheaper, home-based alternatives that are just as fun! If you’re looking to change things up a bit, then check out these great outdoor activities that your kids will love!
Play Pirate Ship
Argh your kids ready for some fun? Why not play a game of pirate ship, just like at Miss Sue’s! To get your kids into the spirit, gather some pirate accessories from your local party supply store, such as pirate hats and eye patches! In addition, you’ll need to gather some “treasure” for your pirates to find, such as faux jewels and candy! If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can try building a replica of the Miss Sue’s pirate ship in your own backyard — we’ll want to see photos of the finished product!
Have An Obstacle Course
One of our campers’ favorite activities at Miss Sue’s is our variety of tunnels and bridges to explore! To replicate this at home, build an obstacle course that will be fun for the whole family! When planning this fun festivity, get creative and use items around your home such as cardboard boxes as tunnels! If you’re feeling extra creative, you can even set up a sprinkler and make it a water course!
Soccer Fun
Is your child a fan of sports and running around? In addition to playing a traditional game of soccer, why not play some soccer drills? From setting up a net and doing a kicking practice, to doing some passing drills — the possibilities for fun are endless!
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Have some explorers in your family? Have your kids go on a nature-based scavenger hunt in your backyard! Go to your local dollar store and pick up some fun tote bags to give them. Next, provide your kids with a list of what they should find within your backyard. After that, let your children run around and keep track of time — whomever collects everything on the list in five minutes wins!
Sunshine Drawings
Are your kids bored on a sunny day? Take them outside for a drawing class and use the sun as their guide! Set up a table in a slightly sunny area, place some paper and pencils/pens/markers/crayons on the table and have each child trace the shadows that appear on their paper. This will be a fun and creative drawing exercise for sure!
When you choose Miss Sue’s Summer Program, you can rest assured knowing that your child is safely having fun in the sun, while also building the knowledge, skills, and confidence to have a successful future. To learn more about the program, give us a call at 516-366-5623.
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