Summer Ideas

Well, the holidays are here (along with the sun!  For now, at least…) and with them an easing of restrictions.  We know that the prospect of the long stretch of the summer holiday can be overwhelming, so we’ve listed 24 simple (and mostly free) ideas for spending time as a family this summer break.  So, without further ado…

1. Hold a water fight in the garden
2. Organise a board game contest
3. Host a family Olympics
4. Plan a shopping challenge, e.g. See what you can make for dinner with £5.
5. Explore a local woodland – play games, climb trees and take hot chocolate in a flask
6. Go paddling in the sea
7. Have a sleepover in the lounge
8. Camp in the garden
9. Go on a nature scavenger hunt (for more ideas on the great outdoors, The Woodland Trust is a great resource)
10. Organise a face painting extravaganza
11. Plan a bike/scooter ride
12. Have a picnic
13. Make ice cream sundaes
14. Get creative with pavement chalking
15. Go on a late-night family walk.
16. Have a family film night
17. Organise a kite flying contest
18. Splash in the paddling pool
19. Pick some summer reading books at the library
20. Visit all your local parks and rank them
21. Send postcards from home
22. Make your own pizzas
23. Play with a frisbee
24. Visit GodVenture for some faith-based summer activity ideas

We hope these ideas have provided some inspiration – you can find lots more here, on the Care for the Family website.

We know that for many parents, between the childcare and work juggle, there isn’t much rest time during the holidays.  Fegans have some great resources on self care, which are worth exploring for some inspiration on this important area of wellbeing.  If you are in a couple, why not take a look at these summertime date ideas from Care for the Family, which are inexpensive and sure to create memories.

We hope you have a happy and peaceful summer!