More FREE (or nearly FREE) Summer Activities!

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  1. GEOCACHING is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices (smart phones)  and then share their experiences online.  Get started HERE.
  2. FREE National Park Days - Here’s a tip - 264 of your 397 national parks NEVER charge an entrance fee.  Find a location near you HERE. Sharps Tunnel, about 10 miles north of Marlinton © Karl Wirsing/Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
  3. TrailLink.com – Find Trails near you for walking, hiking, biking, birding, fishing and more!
  4. Just Add Water – Toy Wash, Bike Wash, Water Bomb Tag.  Head over HERE for 39 different outdoor water activities to keep your kids cool and busy!                                                                                                                  
  5. Apple Camp - kids ages 8-12 will learn the ins and outs of iMovie and how to make a film in about the time it takes to watch one. The free workshop, held at the Apple Retail Store, spans three days and leads up to an Apple Camp Film Festival where campers debut their masterpieces.  Sign up HERE to be notified of when registration begins.
  6. FREE Kids Workshops – Check the schedules for Lowe’s HERE, Home Depot HERE and Bass Pro HERE. 
  7. Teach your kid to cook – Sounds a little scary but I think this could be fun :)  This one will likely require a GREAT deal of patience so make sure to do it on a day when everyone has had a good night sleep.  This is a great way to teach kids about hygiene and food safety.  Use the opportunity to teach little ones about safety around the stove and safety with knives and scissors.  Let the older ones measure and weigh ingredients and learn the math of measurements.   I like CoolKidsCooking.com – great ideas, recipes and games!
  8. Plant a Garden - I don’t mean till up your whole back yard, do what YOU can handle.  It may just be some herbs or a few veggies in a container.  Pick something that produces a lot – cherry tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers (then you can make pickles!), radishes (these grow super fast and don’t need much room), green beans.  Head over HERE for more tips and ideas!  If you are not up for gardening then find a Farmer’s Market near your home.
  9. Summer Camp Swap – If you have friends who have kids home for the Summer then pick one day a week and an activity and create a 1 day Summer camp.  Each week another parent takes all the kids and plans an activity.  This gives the kiddos time with their friends and gives you some free time!
  10. Go to the Movies – Don’t forget about the Summer Movie Series!  Admission is usually just $1-2 and concessions are really cheap as well!  Find out more HERE!
  11. Read a Book – There are several programs to encourage Summer reading.  Make sure to check with your local library and find more programs HERE!
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