Summer is here at last, and you will want to make the most if it by getting outside. This is also a good way to let children burn energy off during the long summer holiday. In this blog, you can find some child-friendly garden activities for the summer months.
Organise a nature scavenger hunt
Create a list featuring various garden items and get your kids or grandkids to search for them. Typical items to include are insects, stones, twigs and leaves. You could also include more unusual items like animal tracks or mushrooms and get them to take photographs.
Set up an obstacle course
You can set up an obstacle course using standard household items. Scooters can be used for zigzag racing, and skipping ropes for ring tossing or ground-level tightrope walking. Make it a real competition with prizes and afterwards your kids can cool down on your Outback reclining chairs with a cold drink.
Camp out in the garden
Letting your children camp out for the night in the garden can be an exciting adventure. The basics needed are a tent with blankets and cushions, but some garden accessories will improve the experience. Solar lights will make the garden more atmospheric at night, while a fire pit can be used to toast marshmallows.
Create an arts station
Making an arts station in the garden will delight creatively minded children. This can be on the grass or a table and should include both painting and drawing materials.
Try some of these ideas for keeping your kids amused this summer.
