Your Socially-Distanced Summer Bucket List
Summer is the perfect time to get kids moving around and creating to fill their right brain needs. But, this summer looks a little different. Many of the usual summer activities like going to the community pool, playing at the park and attending camp may not be possible while we are physically distancing. I have found 38 activities to help your family get the summer off to a great start without risking your health.
Start by creating a Summer Bucket List- Work on balance with stumps tug of war
- Play a game or two of balloon tennis
- Play human ring toss
- Enjoy a Backyard Camp Out
- Teach the kids how to play, Mother May I?
- Create an obstacle course.
- Make a lemonade stand
- Sign up for Young Rembrandts summer classes
- Play a game of Frisbee Tic Tac Toe
- Have a picnic
- Make homemade popsicles
- Enjoy a Summer Reading Program
No pool? Make a water blob- Create a backyard tight ropes course
- Enjoy a Family Game Night
- Have a drawing class of your own with these how to draw videos.
- Learn a new card game.
- Leave messages in chalk on your friend’s driveway.
- Create your own mini golf course
- Play follow the line
- Hike in a forest preserve collect some leaves and do some leaf rubbings when you get home.
- Get creative (and messy) with water balloon painting
Celebrate Flag Day- Play kick croquet using hula hoops and beach balls.
- Get the family together and build a fort
- Play a little beach ball volleyball
- Study the sun’s movement with shadow art
- Make Father’s Day All about Dad with this gift he will cherish for years to come.
- Explore physics and keep cool with some squirt gun races.
- Go for a family walk and complete a neighborhood scavenger hunt.
- Create your own escape room at home.
- Call a friend or relative and start a conversation.
- Do a service project together.
- Design and build your own cardboard playhouse.
- Paint and hide kindness rocks for others to find.
- Make a friendship flower and drop it in a friend’s mailbox.
- Get some colored paper or craft sticks, this list and a Sharpie and, make a bored jar.
- Keep kids learning with this free eBook.
How are you staying active and having fun this summer? Let me know in the comments.
