This week's activity is to go camping! Don't worry if you've never done this before. It's really not that hard, and if you'd prefer to "camp" out in your own backyard, or on the living room floor, that's okay, too. Your kids will still have a blast!
Resources for Planning Your Camping Trip:
Begin to plan your camping adventure with these resources. Books to Read:
Share these books with your kids during the week to learn more about camping. Related Crafts:
Plan to do one of these craft activities, too, as you explore this week's theme. Corresponding Meals and Snacks:
Finally, plan at least one meal or snack this week that also relates to the theme. This makes everything you're learning together even more fun!
Ten Weeks of Fun Summer Activities for Parents and Kids
By Jennifer Wolf, About.com
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- Week 1: Plant a Garden With Your Kids
- Week 2: Go Strawberry Picking
- Week 3: Go to the Zoo Together
- Week 4 : Picnic at a Local State Park
- Week 5: Enjoy a Bike Ride Together
- Week 6: Go Swimming Together
- Week 7: Take Your Kids Fishing
- Week 8: Enjoy a Beach Day!
- Week 9: Go Camping Together
- Day 10: Go to an Amusement Park Together
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