Tips for a great weekend with the kids

Meg 12 July 2013 0

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.

Camp In the garden
Be creative
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.”
Play in the mud
Go for a nature walk
Have a picnic
Feed the ducks
Have a three legged race
Make a rope swing
Build a fort
Play hop scotch
Climb a tree
Build an assault course
Fly a kite
Go for a bike ride
Have a water fight
Go berry picking
Play hide and seek
Make musical instruments
Build a tree house