10 Summer Activities for Kids That Are Totally Fun and Productive

 

Summer Activities for Kids That Are Totally Fun and Productive

It’s almost summer here in the Philippines!

With the scorching heat in the Metro, one could wish to just stay in the house; relax with his AC or fan at max while watching TV all day or playing with his favorite gadget 24/7!

Oh! I could almost see my son doing all those (LOL).

While I’m not totally against it coz I understand him wanting to have some fun and β€œfreedom” from school works, I know there are still sooo much to do than be glued to his smartphone the entire vacation πŸ™‚

So with my 12-year-old son in mind, I listed down 10 productive summer activities that kids his age can engage with and enjoy this hot season.

 

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1. Making smoothies

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Who doesn’t want a cold thirst-quencher this warm season? Making smoothies is first on my list of summer activities for kids. I’m sure it will be a hit for the young ones and adults alike.

They’re easy to prepare and nutritious at the same time. All it takes to make are just your favorite fruits (ours are mangoes), ice, milk, sugar, and of course a blender.

For business-minded kiddos, they can even sell some, starting with the small cup at Php 20/serving.

 

Related: 22 Healthy Popsicle Recipes Kids Will Love!

 


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2. Cooking

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For aspiring chefs, now is the best time to train them. Just a reminder Moms, be careful with this, okay? Your supervision is highly needed because we’re dealing with heat.

I first taught my son how to cook rice when he was ten (maybe it’s a little late).

But now, frying becomes easy-peasy for him. Here, he made his version of β€œhotsilog” (hotdog, fried egg, and fried rice) for me and it’s just so sweet and perfect!

By the way, try this Cheesy Hotdog Rolls recipe. My son made this delicious snack for my other lifestyle blog πŸ™‚

 

3. Swimming

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For athletics, this is a very good form of exercise minus the sweat as we all know.

Let’s encourage our kids to be physically active during this time.

Like our son who’s on the heavy side, he aims to slim down before the next school year starts. So, good luck, β€œAnak”!

Reminder: for you and your kids’ protection, always have sunscreen in handy πŸ™‚

We love this Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Sunscreen Stick. It’s dermatologically recommended and it’s so easy to apply even on wet skin.

You can easily buy this product on Amazon here!

 

4. Playing Guitar

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Are your kids musically inclined? Let them learn new chords now.

Kids today are mostly self-learners. Let them watch guitar tutorials and soon after you’ll hear them strumming on their own.

Not only will it keep their little hands busy but it will definitely unleash their creativity ala, Carlos Santana.

…and shameless plug here…My son just recently launched his YouTube channel,Β featuring his guitar covers.

We bought his first acoustic guitar when he was eight and his electric guitar on his 14th birthday. And I think he’s doing great!

I’ll really appreciate it if you could visit his channel here. Thank you!

 

5. Learning Calligraphy

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This one is included in my dreams and wishes list. I’m fascinated with people who are good with calligraphy. I know my son has some potential too. His penmanship is really nice so I’d like to share this activity with him.

Pick this idea if you think your kids have a passion for this art of beautiful writing.

Find more calligraphy set for beginners below.


Read: The Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy

 

6. Gardening/Planting

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Since it’s not being taught in most schools practically, let’s remind our little fellows to take care of our environment through planting. It doesn’t have to be a big garden, even simple pots will do. Make it their daily habit to water the plants. The idea here is to instill a sense of appreciation and love for nature.

 

7. Crafting

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I have always wanted my son to develop his fine motor skills more. But working with scissors is something he’s not so fond of so it’s a challenge for me.

For the creative ones, I suggest this idea. They canΒ play and be imaginative at the same time.

I recommend this CraftLab Sewing Kits from Amazon. These are for 7 to 12 Age Kids.


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Each sewing kit includes 5 pre-cut animal sewing projects, 6 colors of embroidery thread, 5 sewing needles, 40 straight pins, pin cushion, scissors, non-toxic fabric glue, stuffing, easy-to-follow instructions, and a cute portable carry case for travel and playdates. Perfect for tiny hands to get busy with!

 

You can find more fun and creative craft kits for kids from Amazon here!

 

8. Recycling

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Old magazines? Newspapers? Used bottles? Time to be eco-friendly! Let’s turn them into something new and useful. Unlimited DIY tutorials are there on the net or both of you may opt to make your own. Try to be innovative.

 

9. Reading

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For enthusiastic readers, summer vacation doesn’t mean books are closed. But for some kids, they might find this activity a little boring so let’s try to include some fun.

Read aloud together perhaps? Add some sound effects? Or play classical or smooth jazz music in the background?

Whatever works for your kids! A little imagination will do. The goal here is to have engaging and inviting reading time.


 

10. Visiting places they’ve never been to

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And last, on the list of our summer activities for kids is traveling to places they’ve never been to before. I want my kid to see museums and art galleries. Again that’s for educational purposes but it can be anywhere – outdoors, amusement parks, beaches as long as your kids will enjoy and bring with them new memories this summer!


 

Time passes by so fast and before we know it, vacation is over. So let’s make the most out of it and encourage our kids to be productive!

 

Which summer activities for kids are you going to try first, Moms? Let me know in the comments!

 






 

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17 thoughts on “10 Summer Activities for Kids That Are Totally Fun and Productive”

  1. These are such great ideas. I love the idea of teaching them to garden and play a musical instrument. My little already loves to bang around on the piano and I think she'll be musically inclined like her dad.

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  2. Calligraphy is a great idea. My oldest daughter would love that. I bought her an origami set and she's going to work on that. My girls have also done some knitting this summer. That was fun to learn!

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