Summer activities
you can do this activity alone or with a group. At the beach, park, or your neighborhood. It just takes a pair of sneakers or supportive shoes.
walking!! :)
Ask a friend if they would walk in the rain
This fruit is a very pretty color different color than its rind.... sometimes it may have stripes. Great fruit to take on picnics.
watermelon
ask a friend if they have ever spit a watermelon seed to see how far it could go
This place is a great place to walk a dog, take a ride on a swing, or just sit on a bench and chat with a friend
park
ask a friend what they like to do when they visit a park
Doing this is important all year round but especially in the summer when the days are hot and we are more active. 8 - 8oz cups is a good place to start
staying well hydrated
drinking plenty of water
ask a friend how they like to drink their water; tap, fizzy, with flavoring.....
hand washing
ask a friend how they make sure they are washing their hands long enough [ 20 seconds]
This activity is done in a specific place... where there is water!
Swimming
ask a friend if they prefer to swim at in the ocean, lake or pool best
This fruit has a fuzzy outside. It is delicious fresh but also makes wonderful pie and cobblers. Native of Georgia....
Peach
ask a friend if they like peaches
this place has live shows, farm animals, food, and flea market tables. The Big E in Springfield and Topsfield are two examples
country fairs
Ask a friend if they have ever been to a fair, if so, which one
dusk and dawn especially are times we should apply this to our skin..... seems like the critters we are tying to avoid are most annoying at these times.....
ask a friend what they do to avoid mosquito bites
getting enough of this each night will make for a healthier body, sharper mind, and more energy
sleep
ask a friend what they recommend to help us fall asleep
This sport uses a net and a ball. We use only our hands to get the ball over the net. Some play it at the beach.....
volleyball
ask a friend if they have ever played vollyball
You typically eat a bunch of this fruit rather than just one. Always has a pit you must be careful of..... We think of them as being red but sometimes they are a yellowish orange color
cherries
Ask a friend if they can guess which fast food restaurant sometimes sells mini cherry pies
This place is a great place to catch a thrill; riding a roller coaster or getting wet on a log ride
amusement park
ask a friend what's their favorite amusement park ride
after a being outside, whether in our yards, at the park, or any outdoor outing we should inspect our clothes and bodies for this specific critter
ask a friend if they have ever had a tick on them
Eating a variety of these colorful foods gives us many vitamins and minerals... Eat the rainbow... some of these at every meal and when snacking will do your body good!!
fruits and/or vegetables
ask a friend what their favorite vegetable is
This activity includes a blanket and a packed lunch. It is such a fun activity that ants sometimes join the fun or seagulls.... depending on where it is done.
a picnic
ask a friend what their favorite picnic place is
These fruits are melons …..many restaurants serve a bowl as a breakfast fruit. Can you name the orange one and / or the green one?
cantaloupe
honeydew
ask a friend which melon they like best
This destination take a lot of planning... you must pack all your food, bedding and shelter in order to have the best time.
camping at a campground
ask a friend if they would like to go camping or would prefer to stay in a hotel
Important to apply this to our skin all year round but especially in the summer when the sun's rays are the strongest. Most definitely before we plan on going to the beach or swimming anywhere
applying sun screen
ask a friend if they like sunscreen cream or spray best
At the end of the day to wind down, when frustrated and feeling angry, when needing to ready ourselves for a new task...
doing this can help our mood and reduce anxiety/stress
relaxation exercises
ask a friend how what they do to relax
This activity takes a lot of work! you get your hands dirty. Need to water and weed often... but once done the end result is beautiful and/or delicious
gardening
ask a friend if which they would prefer to plant....flowers or vegetables
This fruit is considered a vegetable by many... we think of it being red but can come in a rainbow of colors. It is one of the stars of the BLT sandwich
tomatoes
ask a friend if they have ever eaten a whole tomato by itself [like an apple]
This destination is fantastic on a hot day. Some fish, some swim, some pack a lunch and just relax.
the beach or lake
ask a friend if they prefer the beach or the lake
Some use these protective items all year round... but in the summer they are used to give our faces and/or eyes shade
wearing a hat and sunglasses
ask a friend if they wear a hat and sunglasses in the summer
getting enough of this each day will help keep our minds sharp, bodies strong, and improve our mood... no it is not sleep... it is the opposite
exercise
ask a friend what they like to do for exercise