August is one of the hottest times of the year, and you may start running out of ideas to keep your kids cool this summer. Well, we’ve created a creative list to help you keep cool and have fun.
Homemade popsicles. Not only will these homemade treats help your children cool down, they’re also healthy. Parents, here’s a recipe for a homemade popsicle treat just for you!
Make a Waterfall Wall. This is a fun hands on activity that you can do with your children. Using a piece of wood and various recyclables, you can create a fun filled afternoon, and a toy your children can play with for the entire summer.
Homemade Ice cream sandwiches. Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious ice cream treat in hot summer months? Get creative and set up an ice cream sandwich station for you children. Set out different flavors of ice cream, cookies and toppings, and let them create their own masterpieces!
Slip and Slide races. We all know this trick. Create a slip and slide simply using a tarp and hose. Make it interesting by setting up an obstacle course for your children to race, with the slip and slide as the grand finale.
Cool off with an outdoor tent. Create some shade by creating an outdoor tent. Use lawn chairs, tarps, outdoor pillows, and create the best fort ever!
Need time out of the house? Here are some awesome summer activities to do with the kids:
- Who doesn’t love water parks? Go to Sandcastle to cool down on awesome waterslides!
- Kayak Pittsburgh will let you rent a kayak or paddle board and float down the river for an afternoon adventure!
- Scream for ice cream: visit these Pittsburgh favorites- Klavon’s Ice Cream, King Cones Castle, and Oh Yeah!
- Take a Ducky Tour and get a unique perspective of the city-in water and on ground!
We hope these summer family activities help you to stay cool this summer! Need ideas on how to keep your car cool? Visit our blog post to learn how!