9 different things to do this summer

What comes to mind when you reflect on your childhood summers? The exciting things you did and the new experiences you had with your family, be it during a holiday or even something in your own backyard. There are many opportunities over the summer to spend quality time with your family. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Participate in a nature scavenger hunt 

Here’s a clever trick to get your kids away from video games and into nature: create a scavenger hunt in your garden or local park. Make a list of things to search for such as acorns, dragonflies, ladybugs etc and your kids will be occupied for a long time.

2. Read to your children 

Try reading the same books as your children this summer for a dose of nostalgia and to do something enjoyable with them – you’ll can even discuss different aspects of the book together.

3. Go to a concert together

Be sure to include a few outdoor concerts in your summer agenda – one of the nicest ways to spend a summer evening is at a concert!

4. Take a long bike ride 

Bike rides are a great way to pass the time in the summer. Go biking in the park or at the beach, or discover a brand-new route.

5. Go hiking

Time to take the family hiking! Summer is the perfect time to discover new hiking routes. 

6. Go strawberry-picking

Strawberry picking is a great summertime family activity. Find a nearby pick-your-own farm and teach your kids the pleasures of gathering your own mouth-watering summer delicacies. 

7. Learn a new summer sport  

The summer holidays are the perfect time to learn a new sport. Beach volleyball, biking, rollerblading or even teaching your child to ride a bike.  

8. Explore your spiritual side

There are many ways you can do this, from trying out manifestation to many different psychic abilities to learn about and explore and see if any relate to you.

9. Host a summer garden party

Whether it is with your friends or your family, having a garden party is a lovely thing to do in the summer. You can make home made treats and cakes to enjoy and even play garden party games.