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Invite neighbor kids over to play & run together. Have weekly play groups with local friends. Host a neighborhood block party with fun active games. In a couple of weeks we are having a neighborhood water party. Everyone is bringing a water gun, we are doing a slip & slide, a water balloon fight, & more.
There are always fun 1-mile kid races throughout the summer. You can run a 5k right along with them to encourage them. You can even train together.
Explore State or National Parks, local landmarks, etc. Go hiking and climbing together. Take your kids to local parks- visit a few new ones this summer. I am organizing a forest school this summer to get us up in the canyon by our home more often. We are really excited! It starts tomorrow. Don’t worry, I’ll tell you all about it.
Also: Try the 30 Days of Moving With Kids Challenge!
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Coombe Mill says
10 great ideas for outdoor fun and fitness, love the photos to go with these. Do link up with me on Country Kids, all about ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Meg Grooms says
Great ideas! It seems that we always get cooped up indoors during the summer, but we have a pool now so I expect that will change 🙂
Growing Book by Book says
Great ideas. I’m looking forward to creating our first obstacle course with my little ones and their cousins. Should be fun!
Carla at Preschool Powol Packets says
These are great ideas! I love the picture of your kids in the canyon–such great open space! Thanks so much for sharing at Teach Me Tuesday at Preschool Powol Packets!