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Summer is already here for some parents and right around the corner for others with school letting out this month.  If you are looking for activities that for your children that doesn’t anything to do, we devised a small list of activities that can be a ton of fun to do with the kids.  If you have a blog, website, or idea that you would like to see added to the list below,  please get in touch with us and we will be happy to add your ideas and resources.

Although we have provided a few of our goofy ideas below, we also encourage you to visit our fun and expansive resources we compiled below.  They are helpful and provide a ton of ideas to keep this summer affordable for you and your family.

We put this together in hopes that you will find something extra that you may not have thought of that doesn’t cost money.  Have a wonderful summer.

Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt using items you no longer use around the house.  Hide the items in safe locations around your yard, neighborhood, school or at the park.  Write up fun clues that lead children from item to item.  (if you have a lot of children playing, find a multiples of the same item and create teams so each team can collect the item.)  The winner can have a prize of something you find around the house or a treat made with ingredients you already have.  This is a fun way to get kids working together and using teamwork to find the clue.

Organize a recycling party:  This is great fun depending on where you live but you can if you can find items around the house and recycle them or take them to a shelter or thrift store.  You can teach kids the importance of recycling and giving back to those in need.  This one is also great for cans and bottles where you can return them for money, children get a rewarding lesson too.  Put the money towards an activity or donate it to a local charity or food bank.

Have a neighborhood potluck: with family and children in your area.  This is a great way to get to know your neighbors better and feed the kids.  Ask for email addresses and use online tools such as e-vite or facebook to see who can attend the event and what they might bring.  This will eliminates back and forth and gives others a chance to see whats everyone is bringing. Make a rule, make something with what you already have.  This makes for an interesting menu. Turn this into an all day event by creating games, contests and surprises to keep the kids entertained for hours.  Getting to know your neighbors is important and this is a wonderful way to break the ice and have fun with the kids at the same time.

Sprinkler Fun: On a hot day get the sprinkler out and and play games like Frisbee, hula hoop, soccer, yard golf or just about anything that is waterproof.  This is a to get children away from the TV.  If you have an air mattress, inflate it and put it under the sprinkler for another element of fun.

Group Walk: Plan a walk around the neighborhood or local park with other kids.  This is a good way to get in some exercise after dinner.  Invite, friends, family and neighbors.  Setup a time to do it every week.  Walking is a great way to encourage healthy habits and you can make it a fun for whole family.

Help Someone in Need: Help someone in the neighborhood in need.  If you live near someone elderly or maybe has a physical disability, offer to do chores or help clean up, you could even do some light landscaping to help out.  This is something the whole family or neighborhood can participate in.  This is a great way to make a positive impact on the person and the community.

Resources we like:
http://www.creativekidsathome.com/summerkidsactivities.html

http://frugaldad.com/2010/05/19/free-summer-activities-for-kids/

http://moneysavingmom.com/2010/05/your-guide-to-free-summer-fun.html

http://library.adoption.com/articles/fun-and-free-summer-activities-for-children.html

http://www.mamapedia.com/article/need-cheap-free-summer-activities-for-my-4-children-or-ill-go-crazy

http://www.howtodothings.com/education/how-to-find-free-summer-activities-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers

http://www.milehighmamas.com/2010/05/15/free-activities-in-denver/

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