Here are some ideas and activities I have come across to help keep your kiddos busy early this summer.

Backyard photography or photo scavenger hunt: encourage something creative by giving your kids the camera or smartphone and send them outside with assignments or a scavenger hunt. You could even do this inside if it is a rainy day. Some easy tips for children when photographing: get low (which they typically are already), get close and try different perspectives. Tell them to get creative!

Hula hoop science project: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/books/try-this-hula-hoop/?utm_source=NatGeocom&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=kds_Family_Field_Guide_20180418&utm_campaign=Kids_Newsletter&utm_rd=17855343

Wargo Nature Center: Howl With The Wolves - June 23 1-3:30pm. Learn about wolves and play games. Pre-registration required $5 per person.

June 2 - Kite Day at Rice Lake Elementary 10:30-11:30, includes free kites

June 7 - Centennial Community Band at Golden Lake Park 7-8:30pm

June 20 - Teddy Bear Band at Blaine Town Square 6:30pm

June 21 - Musical Puppets at Golden Lake Park 1:30-2:30pm

June 28 - Rockin in the Park, concert with arts & crafts and bounce house at Sunrise Park 6-8pm

June 27 - Night Light Creatures at Centennial Library 2pm, pre-registration required

Every Thursday starting mid June Bald Eagle Waterski Show on Centerville Lake 7pm. Bring lawn chairs or blankets