50 activities to do with the kiddos this summer in Gloucester County, NJ that are family friendly and easy on your wallet! Give this list a try if you are stuck on what to do or your kids keep asking the nagging question..."What are we doing today??"
1. Go to a local playground. (We have so many to choose from! Switch to a new one you haven't tried or checkout the dinosaur playground at Rowan's Dino Museum in Mantua, if you'd like a suggestion! Edelman Fossil Park, 66 Million Mosasaur Wy, Sewell, NJ 08080)
2. Go get ice cream or water ice! (And maybe a soft pretzel... )
3. Head to the Deptford Mall! To stroll around and make use of the FREE public play area by the food court to get your little ones tired out!
4. Miniature golf at Big Swing in Sewell! Only $7 per game per player! (312 Salina Rd. Sewell, NJ 08080)
5. Check our calendar for a summer evening outing or a town festival on a weekend!
6. Blow bubbles! This is something you could do at home or at a local park! Bring several bubble wands and extra bubble solution so other kids can join in and your kids can make new friends!
7. Chalk!! Find a place to get creative out on black top or concreate! You can also create a chalkboard wall inside the home at a low cost, so the kids can use chalk indoors on rainy days! CHECK OUT THIS PINTERST SEARCH!
8. Bake something yummy! Cookies, a fun cake, brownies, or a healthy fruit option! The options are endless and bound to make everyone happy and un-bored!
9. Fill a baby pool, water -table, or simply turn the sprinkler on! My kids get a kick out of the sprinkler, and I know it was something I loved as a child. It's so simple and will keep them busy! (Please keep in mind that adult supervision is ALWAYS recommended when children are playing in or around water.)
10. Have a dance session! Pick your favorite tunes and dance away! Not only will you smile, probably laugh, but also get a workout in!! (WIN! )
11. Head to a farm! There are several farms to choose from in Gloucester County that have kid friendly activities, fresh pickings, and some even have animals!
12. Washington Lake Park! You can often find something fun to do here! Between playgrounds, sports courts, walking paths, and summer events happening most weekends- it's bound to be a success!
13. Hop on a walking path or trail! (Ex. Scotland Run Park in Clayton has nature trails or hop on the paved Glassboro/Williamstown Trail that goes through farms, woods, and marshy areas!)
14. Red Bank Battlefield! Watch the ships sail by, take a walk, enjoy the playground, check out their butterfly observatory, or take a tour to learn some history of the park and its importance.
15. Go fishing!
16. Go canoeing or kayaking! (Free rentals at Scotland Run Park)
17. Conduct an at-home science experiment!
18. Make a craft!
19. Draw together! Come up with ideas on what to draw or look up "how to" tutorials and try it out yourself!
20. Lego's!!!
21. Have a movie night! Pick a kid friendly film, a cozy spot to hunker down, snacks, blankets and pillows and make it a family night!
22. Head to Friendly's! Just to name a few, we have a Friendly's in Deptford and at the Gloucester Premium Outlets. They have kid specials on certain days of the week, and we all know kids want a sundae!!
23. Karaoke!!
24. Play a board game!
25. Play a card game such as Uno or Old Maid!!
26. Go to a trampoline park!
27. Fasola Park in Deptford! This park has 2 playgrounds, walking trails, sports courts, AND a skate park for skateboards and minibikes (little kid friendly!!)
28.Walk around The Outlets! (Gloucester Premium Outlets.)
29. READ!! Reading is SO important for kids. Get out some books and read together or allow your child to read to you if they are able. Talk about what you read or write it down, make this an activity.
30. Pitman theatre! They have many family-friendly shows to check out! HERE'S A LINK TO THEIR SHOWS!
31. Bike rides!
32. Play dress-up!
33. Play-Doh!
34. Build a fort!
35. Make a race car or dinosaur scene!
36. Library! Our local libraries always have fun, free events for all ages. GLOUCESTER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM.
37. Head to the movie theatre!
38. Collect rocks!
39. Paint together!
40. Kidz 4 Fun inside the Deptford Mall! This is a play area for kids inside the mall; it does cost a fee to enter.
41. Cook together! Teach your kiddos how to make scrambled eggs, pancakes, or some other favorite!
42. Go to a paint studio! There are several paint studios around where you can pick an item to paint and take home.
43. Create your own smoothie! Choose fruits to build a healthy and yummy smoothie together!
44. Build your own sundaes!! Kids love ice cream! Make it fun with flavors and toppings to make each sundae unique!
45. Camp in your backyard!
46. Have a bonfire and make smore's!! (YUM! )
47. Go skating!
48. Go on a little library hunt! Little libraries are little miniature tree house looking boxes that people put on their property and keep books inside of. Children and their caretakers are allowed to open them and choose a book to take. It's always a good idea to bring some books with you that you are willing to donate and place them inside the little library, when you take a new book. Take one, donate one.
49. Get silly string from the dollar store and have a silly string war in the backyard!
50. Head to Fox Run Acres Petting Zoo or Hidden Hill Farm! (Both are in Sewell)
