Even if school is out and the sun is shining outside, this summer will be unlike the previous ones.

Parents are usually prepared for their kids' summer breaks, with childcare and summer camps booked in advance. Even with some restrictions lifted, many childcare services and summer camps will not be available this summer. But, there are a lot of ways for the kids to enjoy summer while also keeping them safe.

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Outdoor

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Plant a

Garden

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Start a Workout Challenge

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Backyard

Camping

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Pack a

Picnic

 
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Host a Field Day

 

A classic field day can be tons of fun and brings out the competitiveness of the whole family! You can set up activities such as the 3-legged race, obstacle courses, potato sack races, and water balloon fights, then watch the fun unfold. You can also offer prizes like a no chores day or choosing dinner for one night.

 
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DIY Projects

 

Crafts and DIY Projects are perfect to keep your kid's attention and creativity sharp. You can try making a bird feeder out of a milk carton or a scavenger hunt complete with prizes.

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Indoor

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Host a

Baking

Challenge

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Karaoke

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Make Chores Fun with Prizes

 
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DIY Projects

 

A good DIY project can keep your kids interested for hours or even days and a great way to spend time together. Here's a list of some good DIYs:

28 Easy Science Experiments 

It's Slime Time

Trendy Tie Dye

Crafts with Toddlers

Dollhouse DIY 

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online learning

Many children have already been utilizing distance learning for a few months now. But now that school is out, learning doesn't need to stop. Summer is a great time to dive into the available resources that aren't a part of your child's curriculum. Gladly, many online platforms are offering free access to their services. Whether it’s for the development of language, video conferencing tools or online learning software, it’s all there to keep your child learning and engaged this summer.

 
 

All-Around Curriculum

Scholastic 

Offers programs to keep your kids reading, thinking, and growing all summer—and beyond.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a nonprofit that strives to do its part to ensure students keep learning amidst the school closures.

Outschool

Offering free live online classes to support public school families affected by closures in the wake of COVID-19.

Peanuts Worldwide

Offering fun DIYs, in-home classroom ideas, and more.

 
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Early Learning Activities, Videos, Games, and More

MarcoPolo Learning

MarcoPolo inspires children to become explorers and lifelong learners. They make learning an adventure, filled with the thrills and joys of discovery.

Age of Learning

Age of Learning blends education best practices, innovative technology, and insightful creativity to bring learning to life for children across the U.S. and around the world.

Audible

Offering millions of books, you can start a family book club to talk through the book and make reading a lifelong activity.

 
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Virtual Field Trips

Your travel plans might look a bit different this summer, but you can still take a virtual field trip with many destinations and museums offering online tours. 

San Diego Zoo

Yellowstone National Park

Great Wall of China

Metropolitan Museum of Art

National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

The Louvre

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4th of july at home

The 4th of July is certainly a highlight during summer vacation for a child. There is usually swimming, delicious food, family, and fireworks! But this year's looking a bit different with community events being cancelled across the country. But backyard BBQs and virtual fireworks displays will still make you feel as patriotic as ever.

 
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Virtual Firework Displays

A Capitol 4th of July

Enjoy a concert and watch the fireworks in our nation's capitol from home.

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

The Macy's Fireworks host will be NBC News' TODAY anchor Craig Melvin.