Lovely Play & Recreation

Kids will love it! Summer vacation games, recreation, and hands-on activities

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Summer vacation feels really long, doesn’t it? Even kids who are happy to have every day off may start to feel their playtime getting a bit monotonous when the break goes on and on.

When they say things like, “I’m tired of going to the pool every day!” or “I’m bored—there’s nothing to do!” it can leave you wondering what to do next.

In this article, we’ve gathered summertime play ideas and activities that kids will love.

If you’re a parent thinking, “What should we do tomorrow…?” please use this as a reference.

From everyday play to activities perfect for special days like during trips, there are plenty of recommendations!

Kids Will Love It! Summer Vacation Activities, Recreation, and Experiences (71–80)

sea bathing

August 10, 2020, Shimohama Beach, Akita City

sea bathing

Speaking of summer, it’s all about the beach! Even if you don’t live near the ocean, you probably have memories of taking a trip to a beach a bit farther away when you were a kid.

Maybe you usually only swim in the school pool, or you’re not a big fan of pools—but the ocean is different.

I think there are many moments when you feel, “This is fun!”

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Tie-dyeing with paint

Easy Tie-Dye Challenge with Acrylic Paint!

Tie-dyeing with paint

Tie-dye—you often see T-shirts and bags with it at Asian-style shops, right? Tie-dye is a type of shibori dyeing where you bind parts of the fabric before dyeing, which creates those distinctive patterns.

Dyeing might seem intimidating, but you can actually do it easily with items you mostly already have at home.

All you need is a white cotton T-shirt, acrylic paint, rubber bands, gloves, and a squeeze bottle if you have one.

Pinch the T-shirt randomly and secure it with rubber bands.

Then pour acrylic paint diluted with water over it and let it dry for a full day.

The next day, rinse it with water to remove excess paint, then wash it in the machine—and you’re done! A one-of-a-kind T-shirt that the kids will probably love, too.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some summer vacation activities and recreation games that kids will love—what did you think? Summer vacation is like a dream for children, with all the time in the world to play, but for parents and guardians it can make every day quite challenging.

Be sure to make use of the activities we shared and have fun getting through the long summer break!