Now the kids have broken up from school for the summer, you may find it hard to keep them entertained. So, we have put together a list of activities that you can do to keep the kids entertained in the garden this summer.

How to Keep The Kids Entertained In The Garden This Summer

Camping

Setting a tent up and camping in the garden is a simple way to keep the children entertained. It’s an exciting new adventure for the young ones who can help to pitch the tent and watch the stars in the evening. Not only is this cost-effective compared to finding a real campsite, but you also have the added benefit of retaining all the facilities of your own home!

Mini Sports Day

Due to certain restrictions that have been in place this year, some children may not have got to experience a sports day, so we say bring the sports day to your back garden! Simple activities such as the egg & spoon race, a sack race (perhaps using pillowcases as sacks), a tug of war and a skipping race would be great to include in this sporting event.

Pebble Painting

Painting pebbles is an engaging craft that lets the kids’ imaginations run wild. Pebbles may excite the children as it is a new type of canvas for them and it’s also a fun way to add colour to the garden. The best paints to use for this activity are waterproof craft paints or acrylic but don’t forget to seal your designs with clear glue or varnish to protect your masterpieces from the rain and sun!

A Nature Scavenger Hunt

This could be a fun activity for the whole family to play together. In a nature scavenger hunt, players will search for specific items that are previously selected before the game starts. Once an item has been found, you check it off. This can be turned into a competition where the first person who finds the complete list wins or just a fun game of eye spy!

If you’re looking for some inspiration for your scavenger hunt why not use our sample below:

If you still need to get your garden ready before these activities can take place then get into contact with us and our maintenance team can have your outdoor property looking beautiful in no time!