Schools Out! Your children have just spent the last 9 moths programed with a purpose. Now the game has changed and now time is every where.
Before the kids turn to pulling pranks on their siblings - or worse, you - you need to get them busy with activities. This is also a great opportunity to remind yourself why being a dad rocks and get out there with your kids. Maybe its time to think about Summer Camps
Here are 4 things to do with your kids to make this a great summer!
Fly A Kite When you think of summer activities, flying a kite is probably somewhere on that list. However, you don't see many kids flying kites anymore. Head down to the local hobby shop to pick up a kite and some string, or you can be adventurous and try to build your own. Once you are out at the park, have a competition with your kids to see who can get the kite up the highest. Just prepare yourself for disappointment, as flying a kite as an adult seems much harder than what I remember as a child.
Go Fishing Grab the fishing poles and a handful of earth worms - although we always used hot dogs for bait when I was a kid - and head down to a nearby pond or river. While it is fun to get out in a boat, you can have just as much fun standing on the shore casting out into the water. It helps to have a tackle box with a few essentials, such as pliers, lures, etc. but don't let the lack of these items prevent you from getting out there. If you plan to fish yourself, be careful as you may require a fishing license for your area and don't want to get fined for breaking the law.
Perform A Random Act Of Kindness. Doing something nice for someone without expecting anything in return will teach your children a very valuable life lesson. It is shocking to see how many people only think about themselves, which is quickly picked up on by children. Take your kids out to pick up trash in the parks. Take them down to the neighbor who has been working late and cut their lawn. Build a birdhouse and take it to a nearby senior center and share it with someone. Get creative about the activity, just be sure to demonstrate to your kids how rewarding it is to do something nice for someone else.
Often parents do not have the time or energy to keep up with their kids so consider a Summer Kids Camp this summer for your child.
Before the kids turn to pulling pranks on their siblings - or worse, you - you need to get them busy with activities. This is also a great opportunity to remind yourself why being a dad rocks and get out there with your kids. Maybe its time to think about Summer Camps
Here are 4 things to do with your kids to make this a great summer!
Fly A Kite When you think of summer activities, flying a kite is probably somewhere on that list. However, you don't see many kids flying kites anymore. Head down to the local hobby shop to pick up a kite and some string, or you can be adventurous and try to build your own. Once you are out at the park, have a competition with your kids to see who can get the kite up the highest. Just prepare yourself for disappointment, as flying a kite as an adult seems much harder than what I remember as a child.
Go Fishing Grab the fishing poles and a handful of earth worms - although we always used hot dogs for bait when I was a kid - and head down to a nearby pond or river. While it is fun to get out in a boat, you can have just as much fun standing on the shore casting out into the water. It helps to have a tackle box with a few essentials, such as pliers, lures, etc. but don't let the lack of these items prevent you from getting out there. If you plan to fish yourself, be careful as you may require a fishing license for your area and don't want to get fined for breaking the law.
Perform A Random Act Of Kindness. Doing something nice for someone without expecting anything in return will teach your children a very valuable life lesson. It is shocking to see how many people only think about themselves, which is quickly picked up on by children. Take your kids out to pick up trash in the parks. Take them down to the neighbor who has been working late and cut their lawn. Build a birdhouse and take it to a nearby senior center and share it with someone. Get creative about the activity, just be sure to demonstrate to your kids how rewarding it is to do something nice for someone else.
Often parents do not have the time or energy to keep up with their kids so consider a Summer Kids Camp this summer for your child.
About the Author:
Swift Nature Camp is a Summer Camp for boys and girls 6-15. We blend a traditional camp with that of an Nature Summer Camp
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