Most Denver-area schools are more than a month into summer vacation. My family has been busy visiting grandparents along with the new Cars Land attraction at Disneyland and Colorado’s Avid4 Adventure camp.
So my goal for July and August is to just breathe.
But, there is a catch: The novelty of summer break starts to wear off right about now. Add to that sweltering temperatures and sibling rivalries, and parents may be in need of a break from summer break.
The solution is to keep kids engaged. This will minimize conflicts and ensure that summer is a time for playful learning and hands-on experiences.
Melissa Taylor, a Denver mom and writer who is passionate about educational play, recommends a daily summer schedule that includes fun learning activities you can go to, make, do, and play. Read more from Taylor at ImaginationSoup.net.
Here are several budget-friendly ideas for keeping kids busy and happy through the dog days of summer.
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Author: Amber Johnson
Amber is the founder and editor of Mile High Mamas, travel writer and former columnist for The Denver Post. She is a passionate community builder and loves the outdoors. She has two awesome teens and is happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin.
