If August is all about Camp Mom & Dad at your house… we have some activity ideas for you! Our sister site, Greater Lansing Area Moms put together this awesome list of 30 tech-free activities to keep the kids entertained and away from the iPad and TV (we added a few of our favorites too)!
- Go for a bike ride
- Walk the dog
- Fly a kite
- Play Frisbee or catch
- Jump rope
- Play a family soccer game
- Bake… muffins and cupcakes are our favorites
- Get out the hose and or sprinkler and have some water fun
- Create a DIY ice cream bad at home with your favorite flavors and toppings
- Catch lightening bugs
- Make a new smoothie recipe
- Draw what you see… take a seat, and draw what is literally right in front of you
- Grab a blanket, your favorite book and head outside to read
- Fill and toss water balloons
- Play hopscotch
- Paint rocks
- Play hide and seek
- Build a fort
- Bird watch
- Have a scavenger hunt
- Stargaze
- Find a flashlight and explore the yard at night
- Look for clouds
- Set up a lemonade stand
- Make an obstacle course in the driveway
- Go to the beach and have a sandcastle building contest
- Wash the car together in the driveway
- Have a family talent show
- Get some popsicle sticks and glue… see what your kids create
- Make a sidewalk chalk creation
Have fun and don’t forget to check out our August 2023 Bucket List, also! If you’re looking for camps this month, check our 2023 Summer Camp Guide for August options!