6 of the best summer activities for kids

By | November 1, 2018

Summer is the season that kids always look forward to, especially for those who attend school. It may only be a few months but it’s the time that they can be free to do activities without having to wait for school to be over or for the weekend.

But some parents are also looking for activities that their kids can do during the summer. Summer should not be the time when your children just stay at home all day watching TV or playing video games. Check out the list below for some of the best activities you can do and start planning for the best summer for your kid today.

1. Go on a road trip 

road trip

Summers don’t have to be just a treat for kids but for you as well! Why not fill up your car with gas and go on a road trip with your kids? Choose a place that you have never been to before and prepare for an adventure of a lifetime. Make sure that wherever you are going to will have attractions that will be appealing. It can be a mountain you can hike, or maybe there’s a festival you can attend. Or it can be something as basic as a meal you want to try.

2. Learn how to cook 

learn how to cook

How about teaching your kids more basic life skills? And nothing is more basic than food. These skills will come in handy not only when they are young and want to prepare their own food, but also when they move away from the house and will have to fend for themselves.

3. Take them to summer camp 

kids summer camp

Summer camps are great not only to learn more skills but to also make new friends. Make sure to choose programs that would fit with your kids’ interests, so if they are athletes, be sure to pick a summer camp that focuses on sports so that they can continue to hone their skills there.

4. Volunteer 

volunteers

How about teaching your child to also think of others. You can take them to a soup kitchen to volunteer to serve there, or you can look for other causes like caring for the environment. It’s important to not only educate them with the sciences and math but to also teach them to be more compassionate and to think of ways to help the environment and other people.

5. Create a book list that they can read through – summers can be a great time to get your child interested in reading. Why not go to your library and write down a list of children’s books they can read. You can look for best-sellers from the bookstore or you can check out some award-winning books too.

6. Travel to another country 

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If you have the budget, take a vacation in another country. This way, you are not only relaxing and going on an adventure with your family, but you are also exposing your children to another culture which will benefit them as they grow older.

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RD Neha Kava

National Registered Dietitian at NutriChoice4u.com
Neha Kava is a National Registered Dietitian, Certified Sports Nutritionist in India. She specializes ins Clinical Nutrition, weight management. She likes to spread awareness and educate her readers about health, nutrition, fitness, mental health, sexual health and diet tips for holistic health. You can connect with her on info@nutrichoice4u.com Or hethhealthhome@gmail.com

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Neha Kava is a National Registered Dietitian, Certified Sports Nutritionist in India. She specializes ins Clinical Nutrition, weight management. She likes to spread awareness and educate her readers about health, nutrition, fitness, mental health, sexual health and diet tips for holistic health. You can connect with her on info@nutrichoice4u.com Or hethhealthhome@gmail.com

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