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Interview a family member or friend

Interview a family member or friend. If your child is at sleep away camp, suggest they and a friend interview each other or other campers in their bunk. This might be a fun way for new kids to break the ice. Have them start out by writing a list of questions they want to ask and then allowing enough space to record a friend’s answers.

Create a map

Create a map. The map could be of your home, your neighborhood, a favorite park, or a place you have traveled to. Encourage your child to label the map with the places that are most memorable or meaningful.

Narrate a video

Narrate a video. This is especially great for kids to do when travelling. The video could be anything of trying a new food, an uncommon animal, or a “how to” of a new activity.

Create a photo album

Whether your child makes a book with printed pictures (take along the Canon IVY mini photo printer) or with an online platform such as mpix (my favorite), having a tangible book of memories is extremely rewarding. The key part of this activity is having your child add descriptions to each photo or page. These descriptions can go into great depth about something they learned, they can be funny, or just plain descriptive.

Write a book

Have your child write a book based (no matter how loosely) on their summer. This activity can also be adapted to each child’s personality in regard to writing on paper vs. typing on the computer or using the Book Creator app. Encourage daily or weekly entries and remember to include drawings, as they are another fantastic form of expression.
Create a scavenger hunt

You can create a hunt for your children or your children can create a hunt for you. The hunt can lead to a special activity, person, or meal. It can include pictures or riddles. It’s the perfect way to have fun while getting creative.

What was your favorite place you explored today?

What was your favorite place you explored today?
Describe a new food you tried (smell, taste, texture, colors). Did you like it? Why or why not?
What kind of transportation did you take today? Have you ever ridden that type of transportation before?
Did you see any other kids where you went today? What were they doing? Were they the same/different