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Written by Molly Gold
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Whether you have a day to fill between summer camps or weeks of activities to plan we've gathered a few easy ideas for summer entertainment.
Enjoy a Day at the Farm
The whole family can enjoy a visit to a farmer's market or you U-Pick It produce farm. You can pick everything from corn and tomatoes to blueberries and strawberries. Many farms encourage bringing children and include petting zoos and playgrounds. Once you get home get the kids in the kitchen to help make an interesting dish with your new veggies and fruits.
Act Like a Tourist
What do the tourists visit when they are in your town? Don't think about museums and attractions only when you are on vacation. Visit the local visitor's center to pick up some brochures. You may be surprised what fun activities have been lurking in your own backyard.
Libraries Offer More Than Just Books
School-age kids can take part in computer training, writing classes, craft classes, movie days and book clubs. Visit your local library's website for a schedule of events.
Encourage Volunteering
The summer is the perfect time to get your teen involved in a local charity. Many organizations request that volunteers be 14 years or older. Opportunities exist at animal shelters, hospitals or homeless centers. Some organizations allow younger kids to be involved with parental supervision.
Ask Your Children What They Want to Do
Many moms over schedule summer activities to make sure they are making the most of their kids time off. You may find out that they'd just like to hang out for a few days with their friends.
To help spark your imagination, here are more places to look for summer time activities:
* Local parks
* Newspaper event section
* Waterparks
* Church newsletters
* Zoos
* Nature center
* YMCA
GO MOM !NC
Founder, Molly Gold, is a 40-year-old mother of three and the creator
of The GO MOM!® product line. Gold is known for her keen insights into
Family Scheduling and has been featured both in print and on air media
alike. Gold currently serves on Proctor & Gamble's Mr. Clean Team
Expert Panel, Cartoon Network's Tickle U Advisory Board and as Family
Scheduling Expert at both www.BlueSuitMom.com , and www.NewBaby.com
. Gold's work has most recently been featured on NBC's Today Show
Weekend Edition, as a contributing author in the newly released, The
Experts Guide to the Baby Years, by Samantha Ettus, Women's Health
Magazine, and in the February 2007 Family Fun Magazine.
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