We are not even a week and a half out of school and my kids are already saying they are bored. I have the cheap movie schedules, free bowling tickets and have scoped out area parks, but what else is there to do? I thought someone on here had mentioned a facility around Clayton/ Garner that has the jumpy things, putt-putt, video games, etc.; the one in Angier has closed. Looks like it's gonna be a long SUMMER!
Have them do what my kids are doing. Hanging out in their bedroom spending all day playing Minecraft. :?
I have mine doing some school work. How bout my child was bored Monday after they got out. There are some pools in the area that allow you to drop in pass.
Depending on your budget, if you are home with them, and their ages of course, here are some suggestions: Walk or bike at one of the local parks. Lake Benson Park/White Deer Park in Garner also have great playgrounds. Waterpark-Emerald Point in Greensboro/Highpoint area Lemur Center in Durham NC Zoo in Asheboro Durham Life Science Museum Go swim/picnic at one of the lakes around Raleigh (Falls Lake or Jordan Lake) Buy a cheap sprinkler and let the kids play in it. Go to Michael's and let the kids each pick out a craft to do. Chores (Even fairly small children can clean windows, help sort/match socks, brush the dog, straighten pillows etc) Paint nails/toenails Window markers, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, squirt guns, water balloons, TwistzBandz Jambaas Ranch in Fayetteville http://jambbas.com/ Defy Gravity http://www.defygravity.us/Home.aspx Monkey Joe's http://monkeyjoes4-px.rtrk.com/cary?utm_source=SCM&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SCM Sign them up for a day camp for a few days/a week Day trip to one of the NC beaches Day trip to the NC Aquarium Day trip to Grandfather Mountain Wash the dog(s) Wash the car(s) Pullen Park Let them or teach them how to bake something yummy Go to the library or a used book store Visit the farmer's market/flea market Visit the museums in downtown Raleigh Pelicans Go fishing Go Play Outside Now http://www.goplayoutsidenow.com/ Frankie's Fun Park http://frankiesfunpark.com/ Polar Ice House in Garner for iceskating http://www.icehousegarner.com/ Jellybeans rollerskating http://www.skatejellybeans.com/
We LOVE Go Play Outside Now! The Raleigh science museum is free, and they have tons to do there. Plus there is a Living Social deal through today for the dinosaur exhibit.
Thanks for the ideas...keep 'em coming! Yesterday, we did the $2 movie @ Smithfield then to the park for a picnic lunch I had secretly packed. Pretty nice day...until we got home. I really do need to get them to do more chores around the house. I didn't realize just how lazy my kids have become...or just how much I do for them. Definitely need to make some changes this summer!
I don't overwhelm mine with chores, but I do think it's good for them to do some work...and then play! They empty the dishwasher, do laundry and fold the clothes, and clean their rooms. My oldest daughter actually likes to scrub the kitchen and bathroom floors. :lol: I tell her go for it!
Go Play Outside Now We took our kids to 'Go Play Outside Now' today...what a wonderful place! Owners/staff were friendly & helpful, well-planned activities, kids ( & parents) literally...just go outside & play! Our kids will sleep well tonight... By the way, check out their Facebook page...this week thru Thursday, admission is half price!
