LunaLee Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 For those of you that don't do school over the summer, what kinds of activites do you plan for you kids to do? My ds has a friend who comes over a lot during the summer. Love this kid, he's a good kid and the boys get along great. Typically they spend all day together which I am totally fine with, but I want to avoid the all day video game sessions. I am trying to put together a list of things for them to do instead, like a Mom's Survial Kit for the Boys of Summer. There is a pool for them to swim in so that's good for about an hour or two. They are active boys who like to "do" things. I am thinking like cooking, crafts, scienc-y stuff. Sadly, my brain is shot. Any ideas, or websites the hive can recommend to spark my creativity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 The Science Chef? I bought it very cheap used http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/047131045X (oops, may be too young; search science cooking at Amazon for other choices) Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1556529538 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I bought my nephews the Dangerous Book for Boys and they had fun with it. Though I think their dad had more fun with it. Something like that, with supplies easily accessible might be fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 The boys down the street from us are digging some sort of underground shelter. They're outside everyday with shovels. The Dangerous Book is good. There is also a Handy Boys book. Lego Mindstorms are good for that age too. If they are already accustomed to playing video games all day, there will be resistance to other activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 For those of you that don't do school over the summer, what kinds of activites do you plan for you kids to do? My ds has a friend who comes over a lot during the summer. Love this kid, he's a good kid and the boys get along great. Typically they spend all day together which I am totally fine with, but I want to avoid the all day video game sessions. I am trying to put together a list of things for them to do instead, like a Mom's Survial Kit for the Boys of Summer. There is a pool for them to swim in so that's good for about an hour or two. They are active boys who like to "do" things. I am thinking like cooking, crafts, scienc-y stuff. Sadly, my brain is shot. Any ideas, or websites the hive can recommend to spark my creativity? I would just tell them no video games and let them come up with ideas. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 If they are already accustomed to playing video games all day, there will be resistance to other activities. Not really. They don't mind doing other stuff, I just have to have ideas to give them. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I would just tell them no video games and let them come up with ideas. :D :iagree: but maybe have an idea or two in your back pocket ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 water balloons water pistols make pizza make root beer paper airplane book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I polled my boys last week and here are some things we've come up with for every one: Trail biking hiking roller skating (check the closest rink for hours) The olders will be playing air soft with the neighbors, dh wants to go play put put, I want to go swimming, the youngest wants to go to an "adventure" playground. We plan on going to the library once a week and the beach a couple of times. We are also planning a trip to DC. The 17yo has a part time job, that helps keep him busy. Plus he bought himself a summer pass to a local theme park. He also bikes around the neighborhood with his 12yo brother. If they get bored, there is always grass to mow and a garden to weed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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