{"id":1079,"date":"2019-06-12T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T13:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/?p=1079"},"modified":"2024-08-29T11:34:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T15:34:30","slug":"summer-fun-for-dc-kids-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/summer-fun-for-dc-kids-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fun for DC Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_546\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546\" class=\" wp-image-546\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2016\/08\/7390013808_740b30653a_z-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2016\/08\/7390013808_740b30653a_z-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2016\/08\/7390013808_740b30653a_z-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2016\/08\/7390013808_740b30653a_z.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: anokarina (Flickr)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When the kids are out of school on summer break there are soooo many possibilities. But, if you don\u2019t make plans, you will often end up in the house with bored kids getting into trouble and arguing with their siblings.<\/p>\n<p>Head off the summer doldrums by making plans! Having lots of ideas ready can minimize those problems. In need of some ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer? Here\u2019s a roundup of ideas designed to keep whining to a minimum and help you make a summer you&#8217;ll all remember!<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">*<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"more-543\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/aupairinamerica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">APIA\u2019s Pinterest boards<\/a> have oodles of suggestions. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/aupairinamerica\/summer-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer Fun pinboard<\/a> is a great place to start.<\/li>\n<li>Help your host kids create a <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BwawGFIhZfg5MEktUklEdU5xWGs\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer Bucket List<\/a>. Talk with the kids about things they would like to see and do. Even toddlers and preschoolers can contribute to the conversation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/tag\/camp-au-pair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Camp Au Pair in America<\/strong><\/a>: a blog series with weekly ideas for the entire summer break.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re working with older host kids, be sure to read <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/big-kids-need-interaction-too-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0Big Kids Need Interaction Too<\/a> for lots of great ideas on engaging your host kids.<\/li>\n<li>DC&#8217;s Public Libraries have lots of great summer programs for kids. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/do-you-have-your-dc-library-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for more information on how to get your library card and upcoming events.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/life-in-dc\/\">Life in DC<\/a> is a comprehensive list of all of the many blogs, people, places, and activities that make living in DC so wonderful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00b1af\"><a style=\"color: #00b1af\" href=\"https:\/\/kidfriendlydc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KidFriendly DC<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kidfriendlydc.com\/?s=weekdays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Where to Play on the Weekdays<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/kidfriendlydc.com\/?s=weekend+round-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Weekend Round-Up<\/a>\u00a0are updated weekly with suggestions on local events and fun places to take the kids.<\/li>\n<li>Seasonal suggestions also include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidfriendlydc.com\/2019\/05\/21\/the-2019-kfdc-guide-to-the-best-of-summer-in-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2019 KFDC Guide to Best of Summer in DC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidfriendlydc.com\/2018\/06\/19\/live-entertainment-around-dc-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Live Entertainment on Stages around the DMV this Summer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00b1af\"><a style=\"color: #00b1af\" href=\"https:\/\/www.our-kids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Kids<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t miss this comprehensive list of the DC area\u2019s local seasonal activities.<\/li>\n<li>Wondering if it\u2019s worth taking the kids to one of the many local happenings? Read the reviews before you go!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00b1af\"><a style=\"color: #00b1af\" href=\"https:\/\/redtri.com\/dc-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tiny Beans<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/redtri.com\/events\/dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Family Events Calendar<\/a> is a great source for events.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/dc\/what-to-do-with-kids-in-washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">100 Awesome Things to Do in DC with Kids This Summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/things-to-do-with-kids-during-summer-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Big Awesome List of Sumer Activities<\/a> helps prevent the dreaded phrase &#8220;I&#8217;m bored.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/dc\/dc-summer-concerts-for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC&#8217;s Must-See Summer Concerts for Families<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/dc\/things-to-do-with-kids-in-d-c-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">30 Things to Do with Kids in DC This Summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Looking for some relief from the sun? Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/dc\/under-cover-6-local-playgrounds-with-tons-of-shade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Local Playgrounds with Tons of Shade.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinybeans.com\/dc\/water-water-everywhere-incredible-spraygrounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beat the Heat: Your Summer Sprayground Guide\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong><em>*Discuss these plans and ideas with your host parents before embarking on a new adventure. You need to clear things like how much you money you may spend, how far you will be traveling, and when is best to do some of these activities.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the kids are out of school on summer break there are soooo many possibilities. But, if you don\u2019t make plans, you will often end up in the house with bored kids getting into trouble and arguing with their siblings. 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