Although you might look forward to weekends, vacations and valuable time off with your family, you may feel stuck in a rut when it comes to knowing what to do. If you feel bored with the same old usual activities you always do, and you need inspiration, then follow these tips below for the best family fun activities that can include a range of ages. From hot air ballooning to camping in the great outdoors, volunteering for a good cause together or creating your very own time capsule, these suggestions will see you through family days and vacations with a smile on all your faces.
Get immersed in the great outdoors
Let your little ones (or bigger ones if you have teenagers) immerse themselves in the great outdoors and use their energy out in the fresh air. Pack a picnic and go for a day-long hike, being sure to pack energy-boosting snacks and lots of water for the trip, as hiking with hungry children in tow is not a great idea. Spend some quality time away from screens and gadgets in the big outdoors and go camping for an affordable and fun weekend away. Pack your tent, sleeping bags, sunscreen and camping stove and prepare to make lasting memories with your kids. Whatever you do, don’t forget the marshmallows to toast on the campfire. If the thought of spending a night under the stars in a canvas tent makes you shiver then think about hiring a campervan for a little more luxury.
Get your feet off the ground
If soaring into the blue sky appeals, then opt for a truly lifting experience by taking your family hot air ballooning. Companies such as Aerogelic Ballooning offer breathtaking air balloon flights over beautiful countryside, and a trip with them is sure to be a vacation highlight for the whole family. Hot air ballooning is suitable for ages 6 plus. Perhaps you would all prefer to know what it feels like to fly like a bird with the wind beneath you, in which case hang-gliding might be the perfect adventurous activity to try. Younger children and inexperienced adults can fly tandem, attached to an experienced adult, and still get to enjoy the same thrills.
Volunteer
Showing the younger generation how important it is to help others is a life-lesson in building strong morals and one that will have a long-lasting impact. Research local volunteering opportunities, from visiting with residents at old age care homes, donating food and sanitary products to homeless people or collecting children’s books for the local children’s hospital. Explain the role and why it is important to your whole family, as talking about the impact you will have can play a big part in motivating people. Ensure that volunteering is fun, for example, invite your children’s friends to join you or stop for waffles as a treat after the activity. By building positive memories around volunteering your children will be more likely to want to continue giving back throughout their lives.
Create a time capsule
A fun activity to do with the whole family is to create a family time capsule and bury it for future generations to discover. Add items such as newspapers, coins, and objects that represent your life and what is important to you all. Try not to include elements that are tech-reliant as future generations may not be able to access the information as technology moves on very quickly. Write a letter to a family, or have each family member write their own letter about who they are and their hopes and dreams, and include them too. Seal the container well so that the contents won’t corrode or get wet.