Summer vacation is on the way and with it, kids that will be home all day. Before boredom sets in, parents and caregivers need to find interesting activities to keep them occupied. Here are several ideas to keep your little angels entertained and busy during their next vacation.

Get Crafty

It might sound old-fashioned, but arts and crafts are a great pastime. Today’s art supply store Long Beach CA provides a variety of ideas to keep both boys and girls engrossed in homemade projects they can be proud of. Seeing your kids create their own little masterpieces might even renew your own love of crafts.

Take a Nature Walk

Whatever you do, make sure you get outside and enjoy the fresh air. In this age of computers, it’s good to unplug and rediscover nature. Research a good hiking trail, bike path or even a walk through a large park. Have the kids collect treasures along the way, then display and discuss them when you return home.

Cook Up a Storm

Once a week, hold a cooking day. Find a favorite family recipe where everyone can get involved such as cookies or brownies. Make sure each child has a job. Show them how to properly measure ingredients and what utensils should be used. These skills will stay with them forever. Then, you can all enjoy the tasty creations you all worked on together.

Hold Movie Night

If your kids love to watch movies, make some popcorn and hold a movie night–with a twist. Introduce them to something completely new by selecting kid’s movies that were popular when you were their age. This makes movie night as fun for parents as it is for kids and you’ll have a blast listening to your children quote movie lines from your era.

Have a Great Time

Summer vacations are when a kid’s best memories are made. Plan for a few crafty and fun ideas during their time off and you may find yourself having a pretty good time, too.