10 Ways to Prepare for Summer Break Now
Here in Michigan we have a bit of a heatwave and that is a good reminder that even in February we can make our summers less hectic by preparing in advance.
10 Ways to Prepare for Summer Break Now
Summer break will be here before you know it. With that in mind it is a good idea to consider doing a few of the items below so that you can have a more organized and fun summer.
- Schedule at least two mini camps or summer camps. Yes, they can be pricey but by preparing now, you won’t have the expense when you’re also going back to school shopping. By choosing new camps they can learn a new skill or refine something they already know how to do. Choosing one of each will expand their horizons. Consider ninja or Gymnastics camp!
- Schedule a mini get away. St Ignace and other parts of the UP can be fun!
- Make a summer reading list. For you AND the kids.
- Learn to swim. Now. Before summer. Don’t let your kids feel left out because they can’t go to pool parties! It is good for socialization and it is a real life skill! Goldfish Swim Schools, where my kids go and where I am a partner, has year round classes and easy enrollment.
- Get ready to go camping. Michigan has a great network of both public state parks and private recreational areas. If you need to get your kids (or you!) Over the idea of being too rugged, consider a cabin to ease your family into the idea of “roughing it”
- Learn CPR. As a parent a refresher can’t hurt you. And, with play dates and trips, it can be life saving.
- Plan an old fashioned play date where kids from many ages come over and play kick ball or kick the can. The tangent? No phones allowed. Not even yours 🙂
- Start sorting those summer clothes. The earlier you start this arduous task, the better for all involved.
- Research shows that kids learn when they’re bored. They get creative. So even with all of these ideas, don’t over schedule.
- Add in those special days of fun with special adults and parents. Those one one one times can help you have a re-set on any issues and help get close.
Want to schedule swim lessons in Canton, Mi as you prepare for summer? Email swimcanton@ goldishss.com
This is great! I am going to share it with some of the parents I work with 🙂 They’re always worrying about how to occupy their kids time over the summer!
My son took swim lessons this past summer, but I need to get him back into private lessons soon before summer hits. I have a LOT to do before summer arrives!
I love this list!!! So hard to believe that we aren’t that far off from summer vacation already for the kids!
I could really use a summer break! Great tips though. Looks like you’re in for a great summer!
It is incredible but summer break is around the corner. I don’t have kids at home but have a grandson and he definitely enjoys the vacation time and spending time with his nana aka me.
I think sorting summer clothes would make me long for the summer so much. I can’t wait to feel the sun on my face.
Great ideas! Summer can be expensive with all the outings and camps. I need to sign the kids up now.
Oooo so many great tips!!! I really do wish summer would hurry up and get here!!! We always have such a blast during the summer
These tips are perfect! Definitely going to be using them this summer.
We just did our little mini getaway last weekend and had the BEST time! Now we need the weather to cooperate and we will be completely ready!
Love this! Sharing with all the moms I know!
Great post! I remember my mum doing lots of these things when I was a kid 🙂
Great post! I have been really stressed about this summer, for some reason. This list is really helpful. Thanks!!