{"id":20402,"date":"2019-12-10T12:47:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T10:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/zaparents-blog\/?p=20402"},"modified":"2022-06-08T21:06:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T19:06:38","slug":"holiday-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/activities-and-outings\/diy-activities\/holiday-activities-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday activities for kids that will beat boredom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You don\u2019t have to let the lazy summer days roll by without doing much if you\u2019re at home during the holidays. Creating a bucket list of holiday activities for kids can turn an ordinary, uneventful summer into a fun-filled, memorable one.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Creating a bucket list of holiday activities for kids\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">3 reasons why you <\/span><span class=\"s2\">should<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> create a bucket list:<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It offers an opportunity for the whole family to learn, explore, and try new things (and it\u2019s a clever way to disguise education as fun).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The activities fit into any budget as there are tons of things to do that are free or inexpensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It encourages you to spend some quality time as a family.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Remember, though, that making a summer bucket list of holiday activities should not feel like a chore \u2013 it should serve as inspiration instead of a to-do list.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">10 Summer Holiday Ideas<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Here are a few holiday activities for kids to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1. Choose a summer anthem<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Decide on a theme song for summer and blast it throughout the holidays. Better yet, create a summer playlist with everyone\u2019s suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2. Teach your kids the classics<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Play frisbee. Jump rope. Fly a kite. Play hopscotch. Classic childhood games are not only simple to grasp and fun to play, but they also teach kids a host of skills.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3. Host an outdoor movie<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">While watching Netflix on the couch is tempting, stock up on popcorn, invite some friends over and set up a movie screen in the backyard.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4. Make a lunch date<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Not everyone has the luxury of taking leave over the summer. So, let the kids prepare and pack a special lunch, then surprise mom or dad at work.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Try a new food<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Food is fun and trying something new can be a great adventure. Explore a variety of different foods, colours and textures \u2013 you might discover a new family favourite!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">6. Have a pool party<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have a pool (or access to one), spend a lazy day by the poolside, playing Marco Polo, lounging on a pool float or having a cannonball competition. Remember to wear sunscreen!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">7. Go Geocaching<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Think of this as a modern-day treasure hunt. But, instead of a worn map marked with an X, you use a GPS, coordinates and clues to find a hidden cache of goodies. Download the free app from your chosen app store.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">8. Make a family movie<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Let the kids chronicle your family\u2019s summer adventures or develop their own story for a fun summer project. Most phones have excellent video capabilities and there are various free editing programs online.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">9. Try a new sport<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Step out of your comfort zone and experiment with a new sport. From archery to zorbing, the options are endless and you just might uncover some hidden talents.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">10. Travel local<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You might not be able to spend your summer in an exotic location, but you can still get out of town for a day or two. Pick a place you\u2019ve never been, preferably less than two hours away, and take a road trip.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Filling Boredom Jars with Holiday Activities for Kids<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">&#8220;Mom, I&#8217;m bored!&#8221; The start of the summer holidays is a good time to create a \u201cboredom jar\u201d. The concept is simple: Take a jar \u2013 or any box, bucket or container \u2013 and let your kids help you fill it with activities and exercises for when they inevitably utter the words \u201cI\u2019m booored\u201d. Brainstorm together, write the ideas on small pieces of paper or popsicle sticks, and pop them in the jar.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Some boredom jar ideas for younger children:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Build a blanket fort or obstacle course.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Draw a picture.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Water the plants.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Read for 15 minutes (or more).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Play hide and seek (inside or outside).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Have a Nerf gun battle.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Make a list of things in and around the house that starts with each letter of the alphabet.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Build some LEGO or a puzzle.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Play a board game or invent your own.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Play Swingball.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Some boredom jar ideas for tweens and teens:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bake something sweet or make ice cream floats.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Create something you find on Pinterest.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Write a song or poem, paint a picture or sketch.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Give yourself or a sibling a fun makeover.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take the dog for a walk.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rearrange (and declutter) your bedroom.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Go on a photo walk.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Customise an old piece of clothing.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Start a bullet journal or blog.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For more holiday activities for kids:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/holiday_activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jozikids holiday calendars<\/a> to find great places to go and holiday activities in Gauteng<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Note: If you enjoyed this article, and would like to stay updated with more, you can:<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li2\"><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>Subscribe to our free weekly Jozikids\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/member-registration\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>newsletter<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>\u00a0 for parents in Gauteng<\/i><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li2\"><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>Like us on\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jozikids.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>facebook<\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li2\"><i><\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>Follow us on\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/jozikids?igshid=1n8cwedrewul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>instagram<\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t have to let the lazy summer days roll by without doing much if you\u2019re at home during the holidays. 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