As we bring this season to a close and embark upon a new school year, it’s important to send your little one’s off with a happy heart and plenty of family memories. It’s the perfect opportunity for many families to enjoy each other company, while engaging in fun-filled activities. Family Fun Month is a wonderful time to take advantage of enjoying your families company, while bonding over whatever activity you all choose to partake in. Here are some of our favorites:
- Order pizza and watch a movie in your backyard
- Take a trip to the beach and collect sea shells
- Take a day trip to the zoo to learn about the animals
- Go on a camping trip to a new and exciting place
- Learn about stargazing and then try to identify as many constellations as you can
- Pretend to be pirates for a day. Dress up, plan a treasure hunt and talk like a pirate
- Throw a backyard luau with family and friends
- Have a themed karaoke night
- Cook a delicious meal together
- Bake cookies to make ice cream sandwiches
- Have a little picnic at your local state park
- Take a family bike ride
- Go hiking in your local national forest
- Have a water balloon fight
- Take a family vacation to somewhere new
- Have a talent show night
- Take a fishing trip
- Enjoy a backyard campfire and tell ghost stories
- Build a fort in your backyard
- Volunteer at an animal shelter or nature center
If you would like to learn more about Family Fun Month, contact Simple Acts of Care and Kindness at 866-459-7225 or visit www.simpleacts.org for additional information.