Summer is just around the corner. The kids are tugging on you and telling you they need an adventure. You realize that you, yourself need one too. You are stunned with all the planning involved and you think that you are not ready for the financial aspect of it. You really want to give the kids an awesome summer. What to do? Where to start?

Don’t worry. Summer fun does not have to be costly. There are a number of things that you and your family can enjoy on a budget. The important thing is that you have each other, enjoying each other’s company. Besides, summer is to suppose to be a time to wash away your worries and frustrations. It’s a time to set a side everything else so don’t worry yourself too much.

THE ADVENTURE FACTOR

This is the first thing that you should consider. Kids tend to get excited to go to places that they’ve never been before. This is the best time to inject activities that are educational. Take them to a museum, a library or an aquatic center and have them point out all the things that seem interesting to them. Take the time to listen to their inquiries. Bring a map or a brochure of the place you are going to take them. Be sure that all directories are included in your pamphlet. This adds to their excitement. You could ask them where to go next and they’ll have loads of fun pointing it out on the guide.

An extra point is to have a mini quiz after your trip. This will be great to measure what the kids have learned during your visit. Of course you have to have a prize on hand. Kids tend to respond to a reward system. This will boost their self confidence and willingness to learn new things.

Don’t fret if your kids have already visited museums, libraries or aquatic centers in your area. Just take the extra effort to go to the next city and take them there. The idea is to take them somewhere new.

THE FUN FACTOR

This step is perfect especially if your kids are really young. This step will keep them energetic, active and at the same time occupied.

Search the internet for a fun project idea. It can be a clay castle project or a painting and drawing project. It’s best if you could incorporate activities with the idea of the summer season coming. This way, your whole plan will be cohesive. Introduce the project to your kids and then set ground rules. You could set time limits and prizes. Again, implement the reward system. Your kids have worked hard in school. Summer will be the time for them to be kids again. Let them lay their guard down and have fun. Do the project with them. Your kids can sometimes surprise you. Hidden talents are sure to surface with this type of activity.

THE FOOD FACTOR

Who doesn’t like to eat in the summer? Arrange a pool party for your kids and their friends. You could also invite the parents of your kids’ friends. Let the kids help out in making the food. They will have a blast once you let them sprinkle some parsley on the chicken or grate some cheese over their Mac and cheese. The kids will be so proud of themselves in being involved in making their food. Just be sure to carry the “summer time” theme all through out your food and decorations. The kids will sure have load of fun with their friends and the food they help made.

You could also arrange a picnic on the park or beach. The scenery will be beautiful there. The kids will have a chance to play games afterwards.

THE NEW SKILL FACTOR

Encourage your kids in acquiring a new skill. This is an activity that can be done at home. It is also economical because there could be no spending involved. If there are cases that there are, then the spending will be very minimal. Help them in choosing. There are a lot of things that you can help them out in learning this summer such as riding a bike, cooking, dancing, singing and painting. Let them choose. Let them voice their concerns regarding the activity they’ve chosen. Help them to start learning this new skill. Respond to their questions and suggest better ways to achieve a certain goal. They’ll be talking about it for months. They will even share this with their friends once they come back to school.

THE VISUAL FACTOR
Take the kids to see a new movie or a play. Your kids will surely deem you as their super mommy or daddy with this trick. You can surf online for postings of new plays or movies. Just be sure to pick one that your kids would love. In fact, include them in the decision making aspect of it. This will send them the idea that you give importance to what they think and say.

Study what you’ve chosen carefully. It should not contain any form of vulgarity and inappropriate language.

Celebrating summer doesn’t have to rob your pockets. With innovative ideas and activities, you’ll sure have super fun with your kids this season. Get creative and don’t worry. Plan ahead and get a dose of the summer fever fun.

Author Bio: This writer for Pool Prodigy specializes in chlorine generator and salt water pool systems as well as many other pool supply products.

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