klmama Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 We're having a cookout on Independence Day, followed by fireworks at the park. What kinds of activities to you plan for children at cookouts? Unfortunately, water play won't work this time. Any other suggestions will be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 We just provide lots of different balls, frisbees, sidewalk chalk, bikes, kites... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 We just provide lots of different balls, frisbees, sidewalk chalk, bikes, kites... :iagree: depends on the ages of kids, too. When "the cousins" in our family get together (there are 21 from adults to tots), the older preschooler,elementary set tends to dictate the terms of the fantasy games and they manage to rope the older ones into being their horses, dragons, etc. Badmitton or volleyball are nice for older kids if you have a net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 For indoor games if you have a wii - Just Dance is a fabulous interactive game. You could set up a scavenger hunt. Bury some chocolate coins or something and make a treasure map. I hope you all have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 When the kids were all little, we had a "mom calling" contest at our church picnic. All the moms are blindfolded and stand on one side of a yard. Kiddos on the other. At the signal, the kids star calling "Mom!" and you have to identify your child(ren) by their bellowing for you. It was hysterical! And of course all the moms managed to do it. First one to correctly locate her own kids wins. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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