Old Fort Park is a great place for kids to run and play. It isn't as well known as some of the other parks, so you might have it to yourself. You can also do a short history lesson - there's a sign that tells about it.
nanbg
Saturday June 05 2010 06:56:07 pm
One summer when the kids were little, we really outdid ourselves doing a lot of fun activities. At the end of the summer, I asked Rachel what was her favorite thing from the whole summer, and she said it was when we were on a walk and got caught in the rain!!! Totally free, and totally unplanned. Don't plan so much that you miss out on the fun in the unexpected.
nanbg
Saturday June 05 2010 06:58:47 pm
Did I already suggest going to the airport? You can see planes, and there is usually nice art in the gallery.
nanbg
Saturday June 05 2010 07:00:26 pm
Trade books, games or toys with another family. Get several famililes involved in a swap.
nanbg
Saturday June 05 2010 07:01:44 pm
In August, the grapes at Windy Hill will be ripe. They're great fun to pick, delicious, and cheap.
nanbg
Saturday June 05 2010 07:04:05 pm
Get a big box from an appliance store and tell them to be creative, making it into whatever they want. They can make it into a house, a puppet show stage, a prison. Haha, just kidding.
nanbg
Saturday June 05 2010 07:05:23 pm
If you have a camcorder, let them create fun videos.
firechic
Saturday June 05 2010 07:07:19 pm
Lunch bag puppets! YAY!
nanbg
Saturday June 05 2010 07:08:31 pm
I like the ideas about volunteering. Surely a visit from those precious girls would brighten the day of someone who's sick or housebound.
firechic
Saturday June 05 2010 07:08:43 pm
You can always bring the kids over and they can give my horses a bath once in a while too, lol
firechic
Saturday June 05 2010 07:12:14 pm
I haven't actually read thru all 6 pages of discussion, so I'm not sure if this is redundant ( who cares, it's another post 4 ya!) Find a corner of the yard for a garden, vegetable or flower. I think it's great for kids to see how things really grow and what pride in knowing that they got to pick what to plant, planted it, watered and cared of it and saw it bloom or fruit!
firechic
Saturday June 05 2010 07:22:41 pm
Don't forget the Watermelon Festival on the 19th ! We won't be doing it this month because of the festival, but next month will start back up on the monthly Cruise- In at the Dog House..the girls can wear their poodle skirts and and we'll have a some kid activities plus all the old cars and old-time music! We had a lot of kids dancing to the 50's stuff last one, and we'll probably have hula-hoop contests etc...the next one. We're working it out to be the 3rd Saturday of each month....watch for details on FB ~ Jen
sccooksey
Saturday June 05 2010 07:58:43 pm
Jen,
A visit to the Doghouse would be great fun! Keep us all posted!
Sarah
Sarah
sccooksey
Saturday June 05 2010 08:00:37 pm
Nanbg,
I am glad that you gave us the reminder that we should not over pack our days with planned things to do...you are so right..the kids always remember the little moments!
Sarah
Sarah
sccooksey
Saturday June 05 2010 08:03:01 pm
Tracey..I am glad you started this thread..we have really been able to brainstorm and now, not just you...but all parents on the thread have some GREAT inexpensive ideas for the summer!
Sarah
knowles-t
Saturday June 05 2010 08:55:08 pm
Sarah,
LOL, talk about brainstorm!! I don't think I will have to google anything to do this summer!!! You really have a lot of good ideas about what there is to do around here!!! Tomorrow, I'm going to go through and check out each of the links you posted!! Thanks!!
knowles-t
Saturday June 05 2010 09:02:29 pm
Jen,
The girls had to miss the last 50's night. They were so upset, they already had their poodle skirts out and everything. A Hula-Hoop contest would be awesom. But, I must warn you in advance, Emily a self proclaimed "Hula-Hoop" champion, LOL! I love the fact you are really bringing a little of the 50's back to Monticello. That had to be a great era for the town. OH, that's right, its a new month!!!! That means I'll be making a trip to the Doghouse after work sometime soon ~~~~ although, I may have had an extra trip or two last month, haha, but who's counting?
Lynn Merriman
Saturday June 05 2010 09:07:02 pm
Go to the public library. Check out a chapter book and read it out loud together as a family. You will have to hide it so no one reads ahead when you are not looking.
Lynn Merriman
knowles-t
Saturday June 05 2010 09:08:24 pm
Nan,
Where is Old Fort Park at? I don't think I've ever heard of that place before.
Lynn Merriman
Saturday June 05 2010 09:08:47 pm
Go fishing at St. Marks and take a picnic to the wild life refuge. Check out the wildlife along the way.
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Does anyone have any ideas on what there is to do locally, or even at home that is an inexpensive way to keep kids entertained this summer?
~ Jen
