Summer may not officially start until June 21st but with the kids out of school and the sun high in the sky beating down at temperatures in the 90’s it is safe to say summer has begun in South Florida. No matter what age your children are 2, 10, or 16 one thing that seems to plague them during the summer vacation is boredom. The best way to start your summer is with a list of things to do when the boredom does set in.
10 Fun Things to Do With Your Kids This Summer
Bubbles
Bubbles may be a child’s toy but admit it you, as an adult, love bubbles just as much. Get out your bubble wand and bubble machines and litter the sky with bubbles and chase after them!
Picnic
Get away from the house for a time and enjoy a summer day in the park. Make sure to pack your picnic basket and blanket. The kids will have a great time sliding, swinging, and running around the park. You can sit back and relax and watch or join in. When packing your picnic basket make sure to included food that is not easy to spoil, hand snacks like goldfish and graham crackers. Make sure the kids are hydrated with water and our favorite Capri Sun!
Throw a Pizza Making Party
Buy individual pizza crust, and lots of fun toppings. Not only will the kids have a great time creating their own individual pizzas you won’t have to make lunch!
Visit a Zoo or Aquarium
Many cities have buy one get one free or coupons for your local zoos, aquariums, or museums. Take advantage of the summer special and spend a day with the kids enjoying the animals, sea life, and history. It will be a fun and educational experience.
Build a Fort
Grab the blankets, pillows, and anything in between and build the biggest and best fort in your living room. Veg out watching TV, reading books, playing games, and telling ghost stories.
Play a Board Game
My kids love playing board games when we join them. Let everyone pick one board game and play all of them. Make sure to prepare some fun snacks like popcorn, trail mix, chips, and of course Capri Sun to wash it down.
Play Dress Up
Let the kids go wild in your closet! Buy some wigs, make up, or other fun dress up accessories at your local dollar store. See who can create the funniest, stylish, or outrageous costume. The great thing is with dress up no one can do it wrong and every time you can create a new look!
Decorate With Chalk
Grab the sidewalk chalk and decorate your walk ways with your child’s art. Join in on the fun and it is sure to be a masterpiece made from the heart!
Create a Scrapbook
Remember that summer vacation from last year? Grab the photos and some paper, stickers, and fun items form your vacation. With your children create a fun scrapbook and laugh and remember the vacation and plan your next family vacation.
Take Photos
Kids love being behind the camera. As an adult it is fun to see what peaks their interest and the photos they choose to take. Buy each of your children a disposable camera and let them take photos of whatever they like. Then develop them and see what wonders you will find.
Summer is a great time to enjoy as much time as you can with your kids without the hassle of homework, school, and extra activities. Enjoy the time when you have it before you know it they are all grown up, driving, and leaving home!
Capri Sun Summer Fun Kit Giveaways
We are excited to giveaway to one lucky Shibley Smiles readers this amazing Capri Sun summer fun kit so they too can do some of the items on our 10 Fun Things to do this summer!
Items include (note: Actual items may vary slightly):
- Capri Sun
- Tote bag
- Popsicle molds
- Sidewalk paint
- Beach towel
- Rainbow kite
Kraft Foods is providing the prizes for this program at no cost to me. This program is not administered or sponsored by Kraft Foods or its affiliates, but solely by Colleen Shibley of https://www.shibleysmiles.com/
What will you enjoy doing with your kids this summer?
Mami2jcn says
We like to go to the pool.
Patricia says
We love picnics in the park.
Joni Mitchell says
we like to swim
Cheryl says
We like to ride bikes and hula hoop.
Jessica Gipson says
As a family we go camping each year, the kids love it!
Rhiannon Rowland says
We love to go fishing!
Janet W. says
We love to try and catch fish in our fish net while at the beach!
Stephanie Phelps says
We love to go the lake and swim and feed the ducks!
Karla R. says
We love to go swimming.
Jackie says
My kids are older…but when they were young we enjoyed taking a picnic to the zoo.
Ellie Wright says
My boys play baseball most of the summer. We’re in all star tournaments right now.
Jessica Beard says
I love taking my kids to the beach.
Deborah W. says
We like to go swimming the best.
Tabathia B says
We go the library, bowling and local beach
beth dunlavy hoppe says
We love to go to the beach.
Kris I. says
we love going to the beach!
Mayela says
We love to play soccer, and fly a kite
Tammy Schweitzer Catterton says
I have too say going to the pool or beach & picnics here
Billie R says
We love having surprise water balloon fights. And grilling, that’s a favorite.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
We love having campfires at night, toasting marshmallows together!
shelly peterson says
We like to go to the lake and have bbq’s.
DEBIJOT says
We like to go camping in the mountains and fishing at the beach.
Vera S says
We like to spend the day at the lake. We enjoy picnics there and also go to the local park.
Christine H says
I love picnics and water balloon fights 🙂
Donna Pyszk says
We like going to the Detroit Zoo and to parks.
Terra Heck says
We enjoy swimming, tent camping, and attending drag races during the summer months. Thanks.
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Sharon Schoepe says
We like to go swimming, draw on the sidewalk with chalk and go on hikes
Julie Murphy says
They like to float
McKim says
We like to go camping in the mountains near our home.
tiffany lane says
We go swimming a lot.
Danielle D says
Going to the beach swimming.
Lauren says
We like to go camping.
Myra Ball Ritch says
We like water activities. Either swimming or splash pad is my kids favorites.
Debbi Wellenstein says
We like to go on nature hikes-the kids make their own field guides!
Vicki Wurgler says
the boys love to go to the pool and ride bikes
nickie says
We like to go swimming
Brittney House says
We like to take the train to downtown Chicago and visit the museums, beaches, and zoo.
Noreen says
Go swimming and play tennis
sandra davis says
We love to go swimming.
Ann Fantom says
We like to go on family bike rides in the summer
beth shepherd says
We love to go on bike rides and hikes
Francine Anchondo says
we like to go swimming
amy williams says
We like to swim, we also like to play outdoor games with the whole family.
Kristi C says
We go to the pool, park, or hiking in the local mountains.
Steven weber says
They love going swimming at the lake.
Michelle C says
We love playing ball in the backyard with the dog.
KJ Skib says
We swim, play outside and ride bikes.
Eileen Richter says
well, we did fireworks tonight and sidewalk paint last week with our lil’ grandie. And our 15 year old joined in so it was so fun!
Jeanna says
We like to fly kites on the beach!
JESSICA C says
I like to do crafts like painting , beading or building. I try to get some Christmas present done.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
Swimming Is A Fun Activity I Enjoy With The Kids During The Summer.
kelley wood says
we STAY in the pool! 🙂 we also, try to do once a week something different and fun, like hiking.
Seyma Shabbir says
We love to go to the beach or pool or travel. We are traveling in Turkey now and it is amazing!!!
Terra Heck says
We enjoy swimming, tent camping, and attending drag races. Thanks.
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Mary Williams says
We love to go swimming and have cookouts!
Stacey b says
We love to go swimming!
Jen R says
We like to have neighborhood parties in the backyards so all the kids can play.
Elaine Lund says
Going to the beach!
Jessica To says
My son and I like to play corn hole.
LaTanya says
riding bikes
Monique Rizzo says
We love taking the dogs to the creek to play fetch. Thank you for the chance.
Amy Z. says
We like to go to the water parks.
Rebecca Orr says
We love to go for bike rides with the kids. They also like to play catch, swim, and play bocce ball. Thanks for the chance.
wen budro says
Road trips and going to the beach are fun activities that the kids love.
Robin says
We like to go swimming at the pool.
Stephanie Galbraith says
We love to go swimming.
Janice says
We like to go to the pool.
Sam Stamp says
We all love to go swimming!
Erica B. says
We like swimming.
Nicole C. says
We go swimming alot!
Cori Westphal says
We love taking walks and bike rides. But also fishing and hitting the beach! Fun in the sun!
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Ty says
We love going to the beach and on the boat during the summer time especially with this heat.
tina reynolds says
We love going geocaching and swimming
Stephanie Larison says
We like going out to the park pool.
shawna says
We love to go hiking!
Dorothy Deakyne says
we love to go camping as a family
Jodi Kershuk says
We love to go swimming in the summer.
Carol Mclemore says
We like to go to the pool.
Paula Michele Hafner says
We do a lot of hiking and riding our bikes.
Trisha McKee says
we love kayaking and swimming. There are so many things to do during warm weather!
Stephanie Davis says
We love to go to the pool and they have a trampoline and huge swingset in the backyard. This year they’ve really gotten into riding their bikes.
Heather K says
My family enjoys swimming.
kim keithline says
My kids and I love to swim in the pool and swim at the beach
Rebecca Peters says
We like to go to the beach!
Laurie Emerson says
We like to go to the zoo, the beach and feed the ducks at the duck pond.
Lisa L says
I like taking my kids camping and swimming
karen mayernick says
We like swimming, can jam, and playing catch!
Katherine Newton says
We love to go to the river! We just went today actually and it was great! The last few summers have been a lot hotter than usual in Northern California, so we have definitely been taking advantage of that. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Melissa C says
Taking them out to different beaches/vacations
Dawn Reid says
We run through the sprinklers and have picnics.
jules m. says
we love swimming in the pool!
trixx says
We enjoy going to amusement parks. So fun!
Sand says
We love to go swimming!
Jake B says
Going to the splash park.
Amy Deeter says
We like going to our local fairs in our area !!
stacey grantham says
Swimming and going to the beach to ride our bikes is a must!
debbie ritenour says
We love to bike and swim the most!