• Sprinkler dance party: Play some tunes on a Bluetooth speaker and dance and splash till lunchtime. • Make it educational with water science! Experiment with what sinks and floats in the bathtub, sink, or a large plastic bin. • Explore local waterways with kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding. • Visit a local pool or splash pad. Don’t let the rain ruin your plans! The North Arundel Aquatic Center and Arundel Olympic Swim Center offer year-round indoor pools. • Play water balloon games like catch, dodgeball, or target practice. • Visit a waterpark like Great Wolf Lodge , Chesapeake Beach Water Park, or Six Flags America. • Visit a local beach like Sandy Point State Park, Beverly Triton, or Terrapin Beach Park. • Be by the water and tour Annapolis waterways with a Watermark Boat Tour* .
• Evening reflections: Share the best parts of the day around the dinner table, the fire pit, or a picnic in the park. • Support local arts: Give back to the community by supporting local art. Visit Ballet Theatre of Maryland*, Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA), and Maryland Hall. Friday All Things Fun! Let loose and play. • Complete an obstacle course! Have fun indoors or outside by creating an obstacle course with whatever you can find. • Board games: Start your day with breakfast and board games. • Go mini golfing at Severna Park Golf Center , Nighthawk Golf Center in Gambrills , or Pasadena Golf Center . • Have an at-home dance party. • Play freeze tag or hide-and-seek. • DIY pizza night: Let everyone make their own mini pizzas. • Have a family movie night. • Go camping in your living room or backyard. • Go bowling at Annapolis Bowl, Glen Burnie Bowl , or Severna Park Lanes. • Have some indoor fun at Hyperkidz, Climb Zone , or Get Air (enjoy Club Air on Friday nights with black lights and dance music). No matter what day of the week it is, use this guide to ensure your summer is full of adventure and fun memories!
Juliette Amodio, age 13 floats on a kayak off of Lake Claire Beach in Cape Saint Claire. Photo Credit: Jillian Amodio.
Thursday Thoughtful & Thankful. Connect with your community and focus on gratitude and giving back. • Morning gratitude journals: Decorate gratitude journals and reflect each week on the things you are thankful for. • Sidewalk chalk: Write uplifting messages on your sidewalk or driveway. • Kindness craft: Make cards and share them with neighbors or local businesses. • Volunteer: Visit animal shelters, food pantries, or community gardens. Consider options like Caring Cupboard , My Brother’s Pantry, and the SPCA. • Take a yoga class or follow one online to practice mindful movement and meditation. • Take a mindful nature walk: Notice colors, sounds, and textures as you stroll.
Jake Amodio age 10 practices his swing at Severna Park Golf Center. Photo Credit: Jillian Amodio.
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