Summer holidays at home: 6 fun garden activities for kids
Not everyone travels far during the summer holidays, and that's perfectly fine. Your own garden is the ideal spot for a summer full of adventure, and the kids will be entertained for days on end. Looking for fun summer holiday activities without going far? With these six ideas, your garden becomes the best holiday destination in the neighbourhood.
Water fun for hot days
Cooling off and hours of play
On a hot summer's day, water is the magic word. A water table, a slide or an inflatable pool turns your garden into a water park. The little ones splash and scoop at the water table, while the older kids take over the slide. Get the towels ready.
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Camping in the backyard
That holiday feeling without the trip
Pitch a tent, roll out the sleeping bags and turn it into a real camping adventure. Roasting marshmallows around a fire bowl, telling stories and stargazing together: it'll be one of the best summer memories for years to come. And bed is never far away if it does get too chilly.
Active play in the fresh air
Plenty of movement, all day long
Playing outside keeps kids happily busy. A trampoline, a climbing frame or a simple game of boules means hours of movement and fresh air. Organise a games afternoon with the neighbours' kids, and the holiday day flies by.
A creative craft corner in the garden
For the quieter hours
Not every day has to be wild. Set up a shady spot with a little table, coloured pencils and craft supplies. Kids can draw, paint the pavement with water or make a treasure map of the garden. Ideal for a calm afternoon when the sun is at its highest.
Gardening and discovering together
Learning with their hands in the soil
Give the kids their own corner or a pot to plant something in. Herbs, sunflowers or strawberries grow quickly and are very rewarding. Along the way they'll discover insects, ladybirds and all the little life in the garden. Educational and fun.
A cosy end to the day
Enjoying together until dark
End the day with a picnic on a blanket or dinner outside together. As the sun goes down, light some ambient lighting and look for the stars. That way every holiday day ends in a relaxed mood, and everyone goes to bed happy and tired. Discover everything for a summer full of outdoor fun at Toys & Garden.
