Bringing Up Brits » outdoor activities http://www.bringingupbrits.co.uk Expat Parents Raising Cross-Cultural Kids in Britain by Meghan Peterson Fenn Thu, 28 Jul 2016 09:11:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.9 Tips for a great weekend with the kids http://www.bringingupbrits.co.uk/tips-for-a-great-weekend-with-the-kids http://www.bringingupbrits.co.uk/tips-for-a-great-weekend-with-the-kids#comments Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:11:36 +0000 http://www.bringingupbrits.co.uk/blog/?p=3013   20 outdoor activities to do with your kids British summer is unpredictable, we all know that. We all want to make the most of those precious few sunny days we do get and as the weather is set to be good for the foreseeable future it is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors. House […]

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20 outdoor activities to do with your kids

British summer is unpredictable, we all know that. We all want to make the most of those precious few sunny days we do get and as the weather is set to be good for the foreseeable future it is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors.

House of Fraser have created a list of 20 outdoor activities that are perfect for the whole family to get involved in, all you need is a little imagination.

  1. Camp In the garden
  2. Be creative
  3. Join in with the local community:
    (This is part of my contribution on the original post)
    “Outdoor activities don’t need to be elaborate or expensive, it can simply be a trip to the playground or even a walk around the neighbourhood. If you’re new to an area, explore your new environment, try out all the local playgrounds, find out if there are any festivals or nearby village fairs. Children love taking part in community activities, it helps develop their social skills at the same time as nurturing their sense of self by being a part of something worthwhile. Being active outdoors together is what creates strong memories. I often ask myself, what will my children remember about their childhood and how will those memories help them become healthy, well rounded, caring, intelligent adults? Outdoor activities and spending time together playing outside is an important part of my children’s development, their learning and discovery and their happiness within our family unit.”
  4. Play in the mud
  5. Go for a nature walk
  6. Have a picnic
  7. Feed the ducks
  8. Have a three legged race
  9. Make a rope swing
  10. Build a fort
  11. Play hop scotch
  12. Climb a tree
  13. Build an assault course
  14. Fly a kite
  15. Go for a bike ride
  16. Have a water fight
  17. Go berry picking
  18. Play hide and seek
  19. Make musical instruments
  20. Build a tree house

You can read the post in full here http://blog.houseoffraser.co.uk/childrens/20-outdoor-activities-to-do-with-your-kids/

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