6. Go Geocaching:Geocaching is a very fun, exciting and adventurous activity for all the family. Download the geocaching app and find hidden treasure trails near you. There’s only one rule: “If you take some stuff from a hidden stash, you have to leave some stuff”. Find out more and download the app here. 7. Do some gardening: Let them help you with the gardening, even better if you have flowers or vegetables to take care of. Not only is it an educational activity that helps to teach children about nature and the environment, but they will also no doubt love getting muddy and discovering insects. 8. Go on a bike ride: Strap on your helmets and explore the countryside on your bikes. A fun activity for all the family. 9. Make an indoor obstacle course: Make it as easy or as hard as you like based on your children’s ability, or better still, let them help you set it up and suggest ideas. Use bits of string to create a “laser maze” for them to crawl through, masking tape to mark patterns or areas on the floor that they have to navigate through or repurpose some toys such a hula hoop or play tunnel that they have to complete as part of the trial. 10. Visit a farm: Simple but very fun! Farms are full of new and exciting things that help children learn about animals and their habitats. Feed the goats or take a donkey ride. 11. Visit a museum: A lot of museums have now incorporated interactive activities that the kids that do whilst learning lots of interesting and fun facts. One of our favourites is Eureka in Halifax. 12. Let them help you wash the car:A win-win for everyone, you get a nice clean car and the kids get to play with bubbles and spray each other with water. 13. Hold your own Sports Day: Create your own sports day in the garden or at the park. All you need is a few props such as bean bags, skipping ropes or even an egg and spoon. Make it extra fun by presenting a homemade trophy to the winning team. 14. Create your own treasure hunt: Hide things round the house and create a list of all the items that are hidden for the kids to tick off as they find them.
