Happy half term! What’s better than family, fun, and fresh air? Name a better trio. But it may be a little tricky thinking of things to do to keep the little ones entertained on a weekend or on holiday, so here are our top picks of outdoor activities for families to enjoy when outside on a walk or at our hostels.
1. Scavenger hunt
- Flowers. What type?
- Leaves. Which tree are they from?
- Insects. Is it a ladybird? A dragonfly? A butterfly?
- Animal tracks in the ground. Can you guess the animal?
2. Pooh Sticks
- Stand on the bridge over moving water.
- On the count of three, everyone must throw their pooh stick into the water below. Make sure to remember which one is yours!
- The stick that floats underneath the bridge fastest wins
3. Animal spotting
- Squirrels
- Rabbits
- Ponies
- Birds
- Deer
4. Pebble painting
Another outdoor activity is pebble painting – a fun and memorable way to finish up a trip to the countryside or coast. Your children will enjoy collecting a bucket full of treasures to transform into their own creative masterpieces. The easiest pebbles to paint are flat and wide, but any pebbles will do the trick nicely. To begin, all you need is a few simple materials:
- Pebbles and stones
- Different colours of paint
- Paintbrushes
- A glass of water
- A mixing dish
Now it’s time for the fun part… painting! Writing “YHA” or “YHARocks” is just an idea, and you can leave them in the hostel grounds for others to find. Remember to tag us in your pics using #YHARocks and #LiveMoreYHA.
5. Journey sticks
6. Nature art
Have a go at nature art. Whether it’s a rock formation, shapes out of shells on the beach or a YHA triangle out of leaves, it’s a great way of getting the little ones creative.
If you have a go at any of these fun outdoor activities, please tag us in your photos using #LiveMoreYHA. We would love to see them.
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