Summer games for kids aren’t just a good way of keeping them occupied, they’re also good for keeping them healthy and active. Whether you’re looking for games to play as a family, or games that the kids can play with their friends, here are some ideas for you.

Backyard Sports Tournaments

Hosting backyard sports tournaments can make for some of the best summer games for kids! These are good for the kids and the adults to play together, as long as you divide up the teams so that they’re roughly equal in ability.

You could play soccer, golf, volleyball, even olympic sports. Spend some time together planning it as a family and coming up with prizes for the winning teams and individuals. You could even turn this into a yearly event, where you battle for the title in the annual games! Continue reading →

Summer reading programs for kids are very popular schemes designed to keep kids reading during the summer months in which they’re away from school. They’re usually run by local libraries who will set up reading schedules, meeting times and even prizes for kids who read all of the books!

The Benefits of Summer Reading Programs for Kids

In the kids’ eyes, there are a huge number of benefits to taking part. Although most kids don’t like the idea of being forced to “work” during their holidays, they do like the idea of the rewards they can get by taking part in reading programs!

Most reading programs offer incentives and rewards such as gift certificates, days out or school supplies. And, it’s also a good opportunity to spend time with other kids. Continue reading →