Hi there fellow book lovers!
Are you ready for the kids to be on summer vacation soon?! ….yeah, us neither 😬 BUT, instead of planning out our own summer holidays, we sat down and created a list of awesome & fun things that you can do with your family!
BEHOLD!! ✨ The Ultimate Summer Bucket List (with a splash of Usborne magic)! ✨
Use these ideas to create your own list, or scroll to the bottom of this blog to download a printable PDF and you can check things off as you go!
No matter what adventures you get up to this summer, don’t forget to take us along for the ride!
Share your Usborne summer fun with us by tagging us on Instagram @usborne_canada, and use #UBAHsummerfun!
1. Backyard Camping: Pitch a tent and read “The Usborne Outdoor Book” under the stars.
2. Water Balloon Fight: Cool off with a splash-tastic water balloon battle.
3. Nature Scavenger Hunt: Explore your gardens or the local park and use “Nature Spotting Guide*” to identify plants and animals.
*New Title Coming Soon ~ July 9th!
4. Picnic at the Park: Pack a lunch and a stack of Usborne books for some outdoor reading.
5. DIY Bird Feeder: Create bird feeders and identify birds with “Birds to Spot.”
6. Sidewalk Chalk Art: Draw your favourite characters or make an obstacle course with chalk on the driveway.
7. Visit the Library: Participate in the library’s summer reading program.
8. Plant a Garden: Grow flowers or veggies.
9. Create a Comic Book: Use “Write and Draw Your Own Comics” to make your own superhero story.
10. Bike Ride: Explore the neighborhood on two wheels.
11. Stargazing: Look at the stars and see whether you can spot constellations from “Night Sky Things to Spot”.
12. Beach Day: Build sandcastles and enjoy a seaside story.
13. Rock Painting: Paint rocks and leave them around the neighborhood to spread joy.
14. Visit a Farmers Market: Pick out fresh fruits and veggies.
15. Craft Day: Make crafts inspired by “365 Things to Make and Do”
16. Movie Night: Watch a family movie under the stars with a projector.
17. Visit a Museum: Explore a local museum.
18. Puzzle Challenge: Complete a big jigsaw puzzle together.
19. Lemonade Stand: Set up a lemonade stand.
20. Make a Time Capsule: Fill it with drawings, letters, and small items to open in the future.
21. Have a Dance Party: Dance to your favorite songs in the living room.
22. Explore a Nature Trail: Go for a hike and play “I Spy”
23. Board Game Marathon: Play your favorite board games all day.
24. Kite Flying: Make and fly kites at the park.
25. Perform a Talent Show: Show off your special skills and talents.
26. Go to the Splash Pad: Cool off at a local splash pad or water park.
27. DIY Science Experiments: Try experiments from “Science Experiments.”
28. Storytime Picnic: Have a picnic and read aloud from “Owl in a Towel and Other Stories.”
29. Make Ice Cream Sundaes: Create homemade ice cream sundaes or any delicious, sweet treat to enjoy together.
30. Letter Writing: Write letters to family members or pen pals.
31. Build a Fort: Create an indoor or outdoor fort and read books inside.
32. Family Yoga: Try a family yoga session.
33. Bake Cookies: Make delicious treats from “Start to Cook.”
34. Visit a Zoo: Spend the day learning about animals.
35. Watercolor Painting: Paint beautiful watercolor pictures.
36. Geocaching Adventure: Go on a real-world treasure hunt.
37. Visit a Historical Site: Learn about local history.
38. DIY Jewelry: Make friendship bracelets or necklaces.
39. Make a Summer Scrapbook: Document your summer adventures.
40. Cloud Watching: Lie on the grass and use “Clouds to Spot” to find different types of clouds & light effects.
41. Bubbles Bonanza: Have fun with bubbles and make giant bubble wands.
42. Outdoor Obstacle Course: Create an obstacle course in your backyard.
43. Host a Book Club: Read and discuss a favorite Usborne book with friends.
44. Play Dress-Up: Create costumes and put on a play.
45. Create a new Family Recipe: Make a fun spin on a family favourite recipe to make it your own.
46. Go Fishing: Spend a day fishing and enjoy the great outdoors.
47. Learn Origami: Make paper creations from “Easy Origami.”
48. Make a Birdhouse: Build and/or decorate a birdhouse.
49. Play Mini Golf: Visit your favourite local mini golf course and see who wins!
50. Go Berry Picking: Visit a local farm and pick fresh berries.
Want to learn more about any of these fun titles? Reach out to your Consultant today!
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