For families with school-age children, summers take on a new meaning. About 90 days with kids who have no agenda but to kick back and relax is probably one of the reasons the great American road trip came to life. Keeps the kids content, busy, and the family engaged! But road trips only last so long, long vacations aren’t always a possibility, and sometimes a road trip brings family and friends along. So what’s a family to do during the summer to keep the kids entertained, a little active, and maybe create a little family fun and togetherness? Here are five great ideas (literally and figuratively!) for kids and families of all ages to have some summer fun.
driving adventures
The road trip above may not be a possibility, but a little driving may still be in order. Spend a day recreating NASCAR or other racing competition while racing go-karts. Or create a multi-visit competition schedule that has you visit the go-kart track once a month, weeding out drivers until it’s time for the winner’s victory lap.
arcade stun
For families with kids too young for go-karts, take a similar track and enjoy driving games from an indoor arcade. Or take a day to enjoy the game room in all its glory. There is a memorable summer time with a child learning the joys of classic video games from a parent or other adult family member or friend.
take a swing
For families with growing athletes or sports fans, summer can be a great time to bond away from the game or competitive environment. A summer focused on quality time and social interaction can easily be achieved by enjoying time at a miniature golf course, batting cages. Such adventures are often fun for boys and girls and can offer an opportunity for a group of school friends and their parents to get together to bond over a chip shot on a lazy river.
Aquatic world
A great way to stay cool during the summer is to take a dip in the water. But family fun is literally taken to the next level by enjoying the challenge of a water wall. Put your rock climbing, coordination and thrill-seeking to the test as you scale a spray wall and other water features. If the family is new to rock climbing, start with the basic rock wall and then move on to the water wall. Or enjoy a day of both, comparing and contrasting the different experiences.
If the water wall isn’t a good fit for your family, stick to the water with bumper boats! Have fun while staying cool with splashes, bumps and squirts. Nothing says love between family members like a little fun on the water, especially in bumper boats!
a maze tag
Feel the calm of the bumper boats and head to dry land with some tech and fight to the finish via laser tag. Running around a dark maze with lasers to tag the opposing team not only brings video games to life, but also generates a little extra energy. Energy allocation can also mean extra calories burned for a guilt-free treat after a challenging game of classic ‘tag’.
The ideas for summer fun are endless, and the five above can be enjoyed as stand-alone events or in any combination.
