We all know how hard it can be to keep the kids entertained for six weeks over the summer holidays and it can end up costing a fortune. Reduce the cost of the summer holidays by getting the kids outdoors and closer to nature across The Malverns. There’s lots of fun to be had exploring the countryside and we’ve come up with a few suggestions.
- Play hide and seek
- Pick blackberries
- Pick crab apples
- “Spot” birds
- Paddle in a stream
- Camp out
- Climb a hill
- Fish in a stream
- Listen for owls
- Look at the stars
- Splash in puddles
- Look for butterflies/birds
- Dig in mud
- Make a kite
- Collect stones
- Make a kite
- Listen to bird song
- Identify flowers
- Bark rubbings
- Build a den
- Play tug of war
- Pack a picnic
- Play i-spy
- Look for different shapes in the clouds
- Look for four leaf clovers
- Play at a playground in a local park
- Look for different shapes of leaves/flowers
- Play with friends
- Take photos
- Make up a song and a dance
- Geocaching
There’s also a few outdoor activities which you can participate in at a small cost allowing you to have hours of fun at your own leisure by purchasing just a few bits of equipment. If budgets are tight, check out the charity shops as many have second-hand tennis rackets, footballs, games and much more!
- Football
- Rounders
- Cricket
- Fly a kite
- Fishing
- Toss a frisbee
- Play catch
