Ah, summer! Do you dream of lazy afternoons by the pool or have nightmares of the never ending stream of “Mom, I’m Bored” calls from the kids? I am excited about this summer because the kids each have a sport to focus on - my oldest plays ice hockey and is looking forward to summer league and a week of camp, my middle child has gymnastics 4 days a week over the summer and will do a week of horseback riding camp, and my youngest is doing swim team and a week of horseback riding camp. In addition to the running all over the place for practices, time with friends, hanging out at the pool, and relaxing, I will be filling in the gaps with some fun, educational activities from Camp Weary Parent.

Weary Parent is a site I co-author that focuses on parenting tweens and teens. Each week this summer, my co-author Christine, and I will be picking a theme and publishing daily activities based on that theme. We’ll have games, projects, crafts, recipes and field trip ideas. Here’s the best part - this camp is FREE! You can join us for a day or stop in everyday - we don’t mind.

Looking for even more fun for the kids over the summer? Here are some of my favorite resources:

• 94 Ways to Keep Kids Busy Over the Summer for Work at Home Parents
• Keeping Tweens and Teens Busy this Summer
• 13 Summer Survival Strategies for the Work at Home Parent
• Water Games for Kids of All Ages
• Printables for Kids
  
• Activity TV
• Crafts 4 Fun
• Crayola Activity Pages
• Doll Diaries
• Free Holiday Ideas
• Free Kids Crafts
• Free Stuff 4 Kids
• Printable Games from A to Z
• Seasonal Kids Activities
• Worksheet Maker

Of course, the other component of a great summer is getting outside and playing as a family. Whether it is a trip to the pool, a bike ride or even a simple walk or game of catch - get up, get active and stay healthy!

Posted on June 5th, 2008 by Char
Filed under: Resources