Summer Fun is on the Horizon!

We have just over a week left of the school year, and my "babies" will soon be moving on from Kindergarten and 3rd Grade.  Their young childhood years are passing waaaaay too quickly for my liking.  This morning, I told my boys that we will be engaging in one "fun" activity every day this summer TOGETHER.  The camps and activities they'll be doing are separate.  It's all about fun, being under-scheduled, enjoying nature, and embracing the "simple" life this summer!

My boys on the first day of 3rd Grade (Lucas) and Kindergarten (Ryan)

Most of the things that I want to do with my kids are FREE or very inexpensive.  The ideas aren't grand at all, nor do they need to be.  I want my kids to enjoy their childhood and have wonderful childhood memories.  For me, it's not about planning extravagant excursions, but rather, engaging in the moments. :)  I compiled a partial list of some of the fun activities that we will try to do together this summer:

1. Go on picnic lunches at the park
2. Enjoy beach days
3. Dig in the sand or build a sandcastle
4. Spend time with the cousins
5. Eat ice cream and frozen yogurt
6. Visit the library
7. Play tennis at the local courts
8. Go to the driving range
9. Have a make-your-own pizza day
10. Go on a hike
11. Watch the sunset
12. Go to our local summer outdoor concert events
13. Go on a bike ride
14. Play catch in the backyard
15. Watch a movie at the theater
16. Set up a lemonade stand
17. Roast marshmallows and make s'mores
18. Go bowling
19. Take a stroll on the boardwalk
20. Go swimming
21. Bake some treats
22. Go to the farmer's market
23. Ride the train
24. Try ice skating
25. Play splash
26. Paint and create art
27. Check out the tidepools
28. Enjoy a milkshake
29. Make a meal together
30. Go to the museum

And of course, my boys will be playing basketball all summer long!  It's their favorite pasttime.  "Family nights" (aka game nights) are also a staple in our house!  I realize that many of you work outside the home, and may not be able to engage in some of the activities I mentioned.  But hopefully, some of the ideas are easy enough to do on a weekend or weeknight with your kiddos!