Fun Summer Activities for Your Kids

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– The school year is over and Summer Vacation is here! It's every child's favorite time of year, and the terrific weather makes it perfect for playing outdoors. So don't let your kids sit inside all summer playing on their electronics and watching tv. Get them outside to stay active and make memories in the upcoming months with these fun summer activities for your kids!

Bubble Party

Little bubbles are fun, but giant bubbles are the best! Make life-size bubbles with help of a kiddy pool and a hula hoop right in your back yard!

Giant Jenga

It will only take a short amount of time to create this super-sized version of this classic game. You can play it outside for maximum fun, and remove the blocks until the giant Jenga tower topples over!

Water Fight

The best way to beat the heat on hot summer days is with a big, fun water fight! Break out the sprinkler and the squirt guns to help everyone cool down. Plus, try substituting water sponges for the traditional water balloons and give this new, fun game, Duck, Duck, Splash a try!

Lawn Twister

Another "twist" on a classic game that kids love! Paint your grass in your yard to look like a twister board and start playing! Your little ones will love stretching and reaching to get their hand or leg on a new color spot.

Yard Scrabble

First, cut up 100 cardboard squares (or just use heavy card stock printer paper) to create the letter tiles for a life-size version of Scrabble that you play on your lawn. Your kids will love creating the fun words and using the large letter tiles! Plus, it will keep them working on their spelling throughout the summer.

Glow-in-the-Dark Capture the Flag

Hand out glow sticks for kids to wear on their wrists to make a game of capture the flag even more fun at night! As a bonus, It will help you keep an eye on everyone at night too!

Mini Obstacle Course

Use chairs, string, tables, and other household items to create your own obstacle course in your backyard for a fun exercise activity for your kids! Record their times and see who can hold the course record!

Frozen Banana Pops

Reward your kids for playing outside with a delicious frozen treat that's much healthier for them than popsicles and ice cream!

Try these fun summer activities with your kids and many others like sidewalk chalk, catching fireflies at night, or a kickball game to get them outside and more active during their vacation. You'll create a fantastic summer filled with memories for your kids as well. Additionally, make sure to take care of your vehicle this season with our Summer Car Care tips to get it ready for any long road trips and to deal with the heat. Schedule a service appointment online today to get your vehicle in great running condition!

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