Summer vacation is back! Are you going out? After months of uncertainty and sitting inside, it is now time for relaxation, doing fun things and (hopefully) nice weather. Still, there are many parents who are a bit apprehensive about those 6 long weeks every year, because:how are the children enjoying themselves? Especially now that they have already had to spend (mandatory) a lot at home in the past period and many people choose to experience a nice summer holiday in the Netherlands this year. No stress:we provide you with enough ideas to give the kids an unforgettable holiday! And if the fun activities below are not enough for you, you can always check this blog against boredom.
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Whether on the beach, in the pool or just in the backyard:water is always a party! Fortunately, there are enough activities for all ages and every budget for hours of fun. And to be able to say afterwards that you had a nice summer holiday, playing fun is one of the first requirements, right?
Besides building sandcastles and splashing in the waves, there are many more fun activities to do on the beach; how about SUP for example? SUP or Stand Up Paddling is becoming more and more popular and that is not surprising; it can be practiced from young to old and is the perfect combination of relaxation and still being busy. We did it last year at RCN de Schotsman, great! And the great thing is:you only need 2 parts:a sup board and a paddle. And you can also easily take an inflatable sup board with you. Just inflate and paddle! You can get through your very nice summer holiday on the water with it!
You will find a nice inflatable SUP board here
Or, also cool:take a tour on the beach with an electric car from Renzy!
Is your child more curious about what goes on under the water's surface? Then snorkeling is of course fantastic. However, many children find it difficult to breathe only through their mouth. The Easybreath offers a solution here; This snorkel mask for children from 6 to 10 years old allows you to breathe under water just like on land. Nothing stands in the way of a journey through the wonderful underwater world.
You can find the Easybreath snorkel mask here
Of course you get tired of all that water fun. For a change, it is nice to take it easy on the beach. Searching for shells and discovering the crustaceans is not only fun, but also very educational. With this beach fish set the children can go on a real treasure hunt and take their most beautiful finds home.
Is the sea too far away? No worries; A swimming pool is always nearby and can also provide great water entertainment and a nice summer holiday. Enjoying the slide with friends or making bombs from the waterfront is of course always a guarantee for fun, but there is also plenty of other fun to come up with in the pool. Take a ball with you, or set up an underwater course, for example. And have a competition to see who can complete the course the fastest. In this way the children learn to swim a little further underwater in a playful way.
The arches for setting out an underwater course can be found here
Or how about a game of Kulbuto? Kulbuto is a game where you have to aim with a ball into a floating target. A good exercise to improve the throw.
You will find such a handy floating target at Decathlon
Many people choose to spend a nice holiday in the Netherlands this year. Fortunately, Dutch nature has enough beauty to offer for a wonderful camping holiday in our own country. For children, there is often nothing more beautiful than sleeping in a tent. And especially when they don't have to share it with mom and dad. Just that setting up… Nothing can ruin the start of a holiday more than a tangle of tent poles and heated discussions. The solution:a pop-up tent; This 2-person tent is set up within 2 seconds! This leaves enough time for more relaxing activities such as playing football with the camping friends. We have tested the fresh and black tent ourselves and to be honest… it is ideal!
You will find this handy tent at Decathlon
These small soccer goals can be set up on any surface and are easy to move. You can easily take them with you and they cost next to nothing! This way, a nice summer holiday and lots of fun are quickly within reach. Are your kids more of a game of basketball? We have also found a collapsible pole for this. Take it with you for a nice game of basketball on the beach for example! But this basketball pole can also be set up on your optit, or on the grass.
Here you will find the collapsible football goals and the basketball pole
In addition to romping around on the camping site, it is of course also fun to explore the area. And what's more fun to do this from the water?! With a canoe trip you can make it a fun family activity. A life jacket is certainly recommended for younger children. Are canoes not for rent at your campsite? No problem:you can easily take this inflatable kayak with you in the back of the car.
