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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSummer\ncamp is a beloved childhood tradition, and many of the best parts of\nit\u2014campfires, activities, crafts, and snacks\u2014can be replicated at home. Here\nare some ways to turn the backyard, living room, or wherever you\u2019ve got space,\ninto a DIY summer camp at\nhome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At-home\nsummer camp supplies and activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- A portable smokeless propane fire pit is perfect for smaller\nbackyard s\u2019mores and campfire stories. If you don\u2019t have room for one or access\nto outdoor spaces, create a fake fire with fairy lights and colorful paper and\nmake s\u2019mores in the oven. <\/li>
- Add a fun spin to camp crafts by turning them into challenges. Put\ntogether a box of household items like paper tubes, aluminum foil, clips, and ribbons.\nHave the kids make a robot, machine, or sculpture out of as many of the items\nas they can. Score on creativity and function or keep things equal with prizes\nby category. <\/li>
- Set up painting station or friendship bracelet and lanyard\nmaking area and set goals for gifting. For example, have them think about what\nfriends or family members might like and create something special for each.<\/li>
- Turn the kids\u2019 rooms into their camp \u201ccabins\u201d with a camp theme\nand name. Switch out their bedding for sleeping bags and add themed details\nlike posters, mosquito nets, and painted sign. <\/li>
- Purchase a backyard zipline kit or build a backyard climbing\nwall to replicate favorite summer camp activities. <\/li>
- Keep the fun and games going by practicing camp skills. Try your\nhand at archery with at-home soft archery sets; practice knot tying, compass\nreading, and gadget building skills; participate in team building exercises;\nand learn popular camp songs and stories to perform around the fire. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2.\nWater Park<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen\nthe temperature rises, cooling off in the water is a refreshing break. If you\nhad to cancel your big trip to the waterpark this summer, don\u2019t worry. With a\nfew accessories you can create one of the easiest summer activities for kids at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At-home\nwater park supplies and activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- If you have a pool, you\u2019re halfway to amusement park status. Enhance your home pool with water slides, floating pool fountains, fun floaties, and pool toys.<\/li>
- Embrace the inflatable\u2014slides, pools, and accessories that can be deflated at the end of summer are the perfect way to keep storing summer items manageable. <\/li>
- No pool? No problem. Toys like Slip \u2018N Slides and sprinkler attachments turn your boring backyard into an at-home waterpark that provides hours of entertainment.<\/li>
- Up the ante and put together a water balloon toss. For a colorful spin, fill the balloons with food dye solution, buy some new white t-shirts or coveralls, and see what rainbow patterns arise.<\/li>
- Set up a concession stand with lemonade, hotdogs, popsicles, and other fun summer treats. Not cooking inside is an excellent way to keep your house cool in summer without AC<\/a>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3.\nExploration and Educational Activities <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA\nbig part of family travel is learning about other places and cultures and\nexperiencing art and science in new ways. Keep the spirit of knowledge fresh\nand exciting by taking a cue from popular children\u2019s museums and iconic\ndestinations for creative home activities with the kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At-home\neducational supplies and activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- If you were planning a trip to a different city or country, learn one or two popular dishes from that part of the world and make them together as a family. When the kids go to bed, mix up a DIY summer cocktail<\/a> that represents a vacation state of mind. <\/li>
- Create your own hands-on children\u2019s museum or science museum with science experiments you can do at home. Learn about minerals and natural matter together with at-home scavenger hunts of commonly found items made of different elements. <\/li>
- Recreate famous paintings and iconic landmarks with collage, papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9, and other materials. Or, go on an archeological adventure and dig for artifacts with fossil kits you can buy online. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4.\nFamily Camping<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhile\nmany campsites are opening around the country, there are still limits on things\nlike number of reservations. Creating your own campsite is one of the most fun summer activities at home\nand can save you the stress and worry of travel. Whether you spend the day in a\nnearby park or natural setting and finish the days at home, or you never leave\nthe backyard, at-home camping is a fun way to change things up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At-home\ncamping supplies and activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- If you live near water, take the day and go kayaking or sailing, then return home to camp in the yard or living room. Take a hike or long nature walk and use the skills learned at summer camp like marking the trail with rock-and-twig signals or knot tying. <\/li>
- Make sure your backyard is prepped<\/a> for summer activity, then pitch a tent and set up camp. If you\u2019re new to camping this is also the perfect way to learn how to set up tents and campsites without the stress of learning on the spot. <\/li>
- Fire up the grill and share a cookout with hotdogs, potato salad, watermelon, and other fun summer treats. <\/li>
- Another way to create a camping atmosphere is to hang a hammock and take turns lounging or see how many can fit at once. <\/li>
- Summer camp activities like fishing are fun ways to learn new skills. Take a day trip to go fishing or set up a \u201cfishing lake\u201d in the yard in a plastic pool with magnet poles and magnetic fish. <\/li>
- Embracing outdoor adventure, even close to home means you\u2019ll need extra supplies. Don\u2019t let that stop you from creating lifelong memories with the kids. Rent a contact-free storage unit<\/a> for when it\u2019s time to pack up summer and head into fall. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
5.\nSummer Olympics\/Sporting Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe\nbest way to work off some pent-up energy is by staying creatively active. Make\nregular sports more interesting by upping the stakes by hosting your own\nOlympic ceremonies or making up your own hybrid sports tournament. If you want\nto know how to make your\nsummer fun at home, it\u2019s all about giving a new spin to your regular\nroutines and activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At-home\nsports supplies and activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- For your own Olympic games, get the family involved in planning\nopening and closing ceremonies with props, costumes, performances, and songs. <\/li>
- Decide on your sporting categories\u2014from track and field to\nrhythmic gymnastics to badminton\u2014and make a schedule of events. Order bronze,\nsilver, and gold medals online and make sure to celebrate each victory with a\nmedal ceremony.<\/li>
- Stretch the imagination and create your own fictional countries\nto represent and task everyone with coming up with a flag and national anthem. Or,\nmake up a brand-new sport with uniforms, rules, and tournaments.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If\nyou\u2019re worried about all the gear that comes with summer home activities like do it yourself summer camp,\ndon\u2019t be. Storage units for summer gear make room in your life for all kinds of\nnew adventures. From portable fire pits to kayaks to recreations of famous\nlandmarks, the items you need for newfound summer traditions can stay in a new\nstorage unit until you need them again in the years to come. <\/p>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- If you were planning a trip to a different city or country, learn one or two popular dishes from that part of the world and make them together as a family. When the kids go to bed, mix up a DIY summer cocktail<\/a> that represents a vacation state of mind. <\/li>