2. Go for a hike - contact your local historic society <
to find out about scenic trails to hike. Be sure to
dress properly and always have extra water, food and a
first aid kit with you!

3. Go Swimming - Many of our cities or towns have
pools, either in parks, YMCA or YWCA.

4. Visit your state parks - Many parks have picnic
areas, jungle gyms, camping sites and lakes or ponds.

5. Visit your local farms - Many farms have animals
you can pet. Depending on the season, berry picking
can be fun and reasonably priced!

6. Flea markets and yard sales - Another man's junk is
always another child's treasure. Put a smile on your
kid's face by arming him/her with some change and a
vast collection of treasures!

7. Beaches and lakes - What better way to cool off!
Let your kids get creative building sandcastles and
intricate waterways. Be sure to apply plenty of sun
block to your kids and yourself too!

8. Plant a small garden - Kids love to watch things
grow. Have them be a part by teaching them to plant,
weed, water and harvest!

9. Visit your local Fire/Police Departments - Most
Fire and Police Departments are happy to give you a <
tour. Be sure to call in advance and make an
arrangement first!

10. Go on a picnic - Whether it be in your back yard
or a near-by park, pack a lunch, a blanket and go!
Don't forget a ball or a Frisbee!

11. Visit your local bookstore - Many bookstores have
summer programs where they invite 'story tellers' to
come and entertain children. Children love to be told
stories with flair!

12. Go fishing - ahhh... fishing and the art of
patience! What better way to teach your child that a
little patience can reap a wonderful reward! Be sure
to check with your Fish and Game Department about
licensing!

13. Go to the airport - Kids enjoy watching the planes
take off and land. Watch your local paper for air
shows scheduled during the summer.

14. Bike riding - Take you child on an adventure,
whether it is around your neighborhood or on a bike
trail. Be sure your child is wearing protective
headgear at all times!

15. Camping - camping is relatively inexpensive and is
loads of fun! If you don't have the money to rent a
campsite, pitch a tent in your back yard! Most kids
love to sleep outside... just arm them with a flash
light, sing a few camp songs and tell a scary story or
two and you've created a great memory for your child!

16. Sports - go to your local parks where there are
tennis courts, ballparks and soccer fields. Kids love
to be active and what better way to wear them out!

17. Visit a Museum or Art Gallery - Many cities or
towns have at least one or the other and many have no
admission fee for a regular visit.

18. Check your local paper to see what activities
Parks and Recreation or The Chamber of Commerce may
have or call the Department of Tourism to see what may
be going on in your neighborhood. You may find an out
door concert, a children's activity day, craft fairs,
a traveling petting zoo, story tellers, performances,
etc.

19. Visit a nursing home - The elderly love to have
visitors, especially children! Maybe your child can
draw a picture or create a craft item to give away to
one or two of the residents. What better way to teach
your child the art of giving! (a perfect rainy day
activity)

20. Go to the Mall - when all else fails, it's
raining, and the kids are driving you nuts.... Walk
the mall and maybe after they will settle down for a
board game or two!