{"id":11568,"date":"2021-07-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.foresters.com\/?p=11461"},"modified":"2021-07-29T20:08:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T20:08:13","slug":"get-outside-for-some-offline-family-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.foresters.com\/en-gb\/family-en-gb\/get-outside-for-some-offline-family-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Get outside for some offline family fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like warm summer weather and having a stretch of time off to relax and enjoy it with the ones you love. Many of us have spent more time than usual inside over the past year and a half, so it\u2019s definitely time to get outside and play! This list of outdoor activities will get both adults and kids excited to put away the devices in place of some good old-fashioned summertime fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to follow the public health recommendations in place so that you\u2019re staying safe while having fun outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Create the perfect bonfire<\/strong>. Buy a premade outdoor fireplace, or try <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waltons.co.uk\/blog\/tutorial-build-a-garden-fire-pit\" target=\"_blank\">building your own<\/a>, taking care to ensure that you always follow recommended <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grenadier.co.uk\/blog\/7-outdoor-firepit-safety-tips\" target=\"_blank\">safety rules<\/a> &nbsp;when you have a campfire. Once you\u2019ve got your fire burning, pull out the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/koa.com\/blog\/the-science-of-roasting-the-perfect-marshmallow\/\" target=\"_blank\">marshmallows<\/a>, then start telling <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/koa.com\/blog\/kid-friendly-spooky-campfire-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\">ghost stories<\/a> or singing classic <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/koa.com\/blog\/the-best-campfire-songs-for-any-camping-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\">campfire songs<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Make homemade icy lollies<\/strong>. Nothing beats a cool treat on a hot day \u2014 especially one you\u2019ve made yourself! Get your kids in the kitchen to help you make healthy and delicious fruit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/ice-lolly-recipes\" target=\"_blank\">ice lollies<\/a>. Just remember these take several hours to freeze, so plan accordingly.<\/li><li><strong>Play outdoor games<\/strong>. Sack races, rounders, water pistol fights, and frisbee are just four of the 27 family-friendly outdoor games featured in this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.partydelights.co.uk\/30-summer-party-games-the-whole-family-will-love\/\" target=\"_blank\">helpful article<\/a>. Some require more prep and equipment than others, but you\u2019re sure to find something that will inspire you to get your outdoor game on!<\/li><li><strong>Make some messy art<\/strong>. You don\u2019t have to worry about spills and splatters when you\u2019re making art outside, so <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firefliesandmudpies.com\/outdoor-art-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">get <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firefliesandmudpies.com\/outdoor-art-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">creative<\/a> in the great outdoors. You can even use nature as your inspiration and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/artfulparent.com\/nature-art-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">create with found objects<\/a> like twigs, leaves and stones. Create an art gallery in your garden and sip <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/gallery\/best-mocktail-recipes\" target=\"_blank\">kid-friendly mocktails<\/a> while you peruse your private collection.<\/li><li><strong>Hold your own family Olympics<\/strong>. In celebration of the summer Olympics being held in Tokyo this month, host your own family <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/holding-your-own-olympic-games\" target=\"_blank\">Olympic games<\/a>. Plan a few indoor events in case of bad weather (paper airplane toss, living room obstacle course, and paper-plate discus throw are all great ideas), but assume you\u2019ll be able to hold your events in the great outdoors. Don\u2019t forget medals and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lovetobeinthekitchen.com\/2016\/08\/04\/10-olympic-themed-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Olympic-themed treats<\/a>. Visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/holding-your-own-olympic-games\" target=\"_blank\">Activity Village UK<\/a> for more inspiration and free printable winners certificates.<\/li><li><strong>Go on nature walks<\/strong>. You don\u2019t need an agenda \u2014 you can simply head out into the wild and enjoy the sights and sounds as you stroll. But you could also encourage your kids to collect fallen items like pinecones, twigs and leaves for future art projects, identify different trees and plants and log them in a notebook, take photographs, or even build a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firefliesandmudpies.com\/how-gnome-homes-encourage-endless-creative-play\/\" target=\"_blank\">gnome home<\/a> using found items. Engaging with nature helps children appreciate and protect it. Visit local conservation and national, state or provincial park websites to find out about marked trails and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/days-out\" target=\"_blank\">outdoor events<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Host a scavenger hunt<\/strong>. Kids love a challenge, and an outdoor <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\/toddlers-preschoolers\/everything-kids\/outdoor-fun-free-nature-scavenger-hunts-and-treasure-hunt\/\" target=\"_blank\">scavenger hunt<\/a> is a fun and active way for them to truly engage with the world around them. There are many ways to approach this, but a quick search online will yield dozens of ideas and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/1023648\/jessicasager\/scavenger-hunt-ideas-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">printable resources<\/a> that will make it quick and easy to organise. Make sure to have a prize for the winner, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk\/collections\/frozen-dessert-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">chilly treats<\/a> for everyone to enjoy after the hunt.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bAt Foresters Financial, we understand that setting aside time for fun is a big part of family well-being. That\u2019s why we offer grants to help our members organise hundreds of complimentary Community Volunteer and Fun Family activities that help families spend quality time together in local communities. Members, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/my.foresters.com\/en-gb\/login\" target=\"_blank\">log in to MyForesters<\/a> to learn more about applying for grants and attending activities in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take much to make summer memories that will last a lifetime when you\u2019re spending time with friends and family. Even if all you do is set aside a few hours each day to toss a ball around, play in the dirt and drink lemonade in the shade, you\u2019ll be able to look back on some very beautiful memories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great ways you can enjoy the summer together. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11640,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1936],"tags":[1957,1958,1959,1960,1961],"class_list":{"0":"post-11568","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-family-en-gb","8":"tag-family-2","9":"tag-family-fun-2","10":"tag-foresters-community-grants-2","11":"tag-outdoor-activities-2","12":"tag-volunteer-2"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Get outside for some offline family fun! - Membership Matters<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Get outside for some offline family fun! 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