Ten Fun Summer Activities For Kids

Now that it is summer my kids are officially on Summer Vacation. They have been out of school a week now and want to get out of the house. I love doing things outdoors and have planned some fun things for the kids this summer. Below are different ideas of things I want to do:

• Visit the beach to collect shells & other treasures – If you live near a beach, take your children on a little outdoor adventure and see what shells you can find.  While you are there, be sure to build a sandcastle and take a picture with it.
• Take a trip to your local zoo – If you happen to have a zoo near, take your children to the zoo for a few hours of fun. Children love animals so even if you have been to the zoo a dozen times, they still are going to enjoy seeing all the different animals.
• Camp in your backyard – If you don’t want to go far, put up a tent in your backyard and have a campout. Be sure and don’t forget the S’mores.
• Pack a picnic and head to the park – A picnic can be fun for all ages. Get creative and pack a fun themed lunch and enjoy your meal at the park and enjoy nature.
• Plant a garden – Make your own garden with the kids and let them plant their own veggies and herbs. This can be a fun ongoing project for the whole summer.
• Visit a fish hatchery – If you have a local fish hatchery you can visit, children can learn about the different stages of fish reproduction.
• Visit a fire station – Most firehouses enjoy showing off their trucks and equipment with the kids.
• Go on a nature hike – Get outdoors and take a nature hike.
• Shop at the thrift stores – If you have a little one that likes to shop, take them to the thrift store and let them pick out a few things.
• Experience geocaching – For those that like to find treasures, geocaching is a ton of fun for both kids and the adults.

When you take your kids outdoors you always need to be prepared for when they need to go potty. If you are a parent you have probably experienced a time when your child had to go to the bathroom and  there was either no place to go or the place where you can go has no toilet paper or doesn’t seem so appealing.

Be prepared and bring some necessary essentials! For those that like to spend outdoors, Cottonelle has you covered!

When you are traveling outdoors you will want to be prepared by making your own little travel fresh kit.

1. Grab a large ziplop bag and add some of the Cottonelle CleanCare toilet paper sheets. You don’t have to take the whole role. Just fold up enough sheets for how many you are bringing along.
2. Next be sure to add one of the Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths On-The-Go Soft Packs. These wipes are available in both a container and travel packs. They are septic safe and contain NO alcohol, NO oil, NO soap but do contain mild skin cleansers and emollients
3. Put the ziplog bag in your purse, diaper bag, backpack or even your car to have with you for you in case of emergencies.

Don’t just wipe … wash with Cottonelle Fresh Care* Flushable Cleansing Cloths, and experience a more confident clean.

What outdoor ideas do you have for kids? What essentials do you bring when doing things outdoors?