summer vacation ever. It is a good idea to plan plenty of individual and group activities, in advance, to make the most of the holidays. You can also involve children in designing activities and you’ll find that not only do they not only bring good ideas but also a sense of ownership, as a result they’ll be more likely to enjoy themselves.

Remember, these happy experiences spent with the family will last in your child’s memories for a lifetime. Therefore I would suggest you read below:some of the easy, fun and creative ways to celebrate this summer vacations together.

Outdoor Fun
The more one is closer to the environment, the more it is considered better for human sensory development. Take these holidays as an opportunity to pack up the bags, dust off those old running shoes and take the kids out in the open for some family fun; like going to the public parks in the neighbourhood, amusement parks, fairs, water parks, swimming pools etc. and spend some quality time with the kids. It will give your children a fresh environment to play and help them socialize with other children of their own age. Besides, it will give them a chance to build large motor skills and also use their excess energy productively. You can also plan picnics together. Eating outside in the fresh air will be not only relaxing but will also build family closeness. You can also plan educational outings like visits to the city museums, zoos, botanical gardens etc.This way you can have a day of fun while nurturing and stimulating these beautiful minds.

Fund inside the House
Staying indoors can be fun too. Plan some quicks crafts for them that make use of common household items and don’t require any special shopping like making play dough or paper mache. Encourage them to make homemade greeting cards, for friends and family during New Year or Diwali. The results may not be perfect, but you will be pleased to see the pride your child experiences on completing the projects. If your kids are 5 and older you can also involve them in your everyday chores like separating socks, folding and hanging clothes etc. These life lessons will not only give you an opportunity to spend quality time with your child as you work but also teach them responsibility and respect.

Summer Camp
Summer is a great time for children to learn or enhance skills they possess. You can use this time to enroll them in a summer camp. A summer camp provides many opportunities for your children to explore their abilities and further develop their talents. Many preschools and other institutions in your neighbourhood would have specific programmes which may meet your needs.

Holiday Trips
Family holiday trips can be both relaxing and fun. However, they don’t have to be expensive to be more enjoyable. Short weekend breaks to a nearby hill-station, beach or resort is enough to unwind. What matters is the quality time one spends with the family and the activities that the family undertakes together on a vacation.

‘Back to School’ plan
Just as planning for the summer vacation is important, so is taking a little time to plan for the return to school too. Parents need to take steps to ensure a smooth return of their children to school. About 2-3 weeks before the school, you can start helping your kids to revise their previous concepts, so that they do not forget what was just taught to them before holidays. This will ensure efficient settling of your kids in their class as they would feel more confident to learn further lessons. Also start talking to your child about this returning to school while assessing his feelings and anxiety levels. Create excitement about returning to school by discussing his shopping requirements, school friends, new routine etc. These are some of the activities which you can plan for the summer vacation. I hope you use these suggestions to bond with your kids in a way you can’t during the busy school time. Wishing you ‘Happy Holidays’ and a great summer trips with your kids.