Summer vacation is here and I'm sure you're trying to think of some things you can do with the kiddos this summer. Well, here are some of my favorite things to do:
*Splash Parks: My favorites are Mulberry Fields in Zionsville and West Park in Carmel but here's a list of 20 in the Indianapolis area and they are all FREE! http://www.indywithkids.com/2011/07/water-spray-parks-free-in-indianapolis/
*Columbian Park Zoo: This is in Lafayette and FREE! A wonderful Zoo with splash area and a GREAT playground for kids of all ages and you can also catch a train ride! This is our favorite place to picnic as well! http://www.lafayette.in.gov/zoo/ (They also have Trop Cove which is a swimming pool with water slides but that's a small fee)
*Indianapolis Zoo: http://www.indyzoo.com/SitePages/home.aspx
*Children's Museum: http://www.childrensmuseum.org/
*Indiana Beach: http://indianabeach.com/ This is about an hour and 15 minutes away from Lebanon but let me tell you--the kids will take a great nap on the way home :)
*Putt Putt: http://www.precisionputtplus.com/ This is in Lafayette and a WONDERFUL outdoor course
*Bowling
I really like this place in Noblesville where you can bowl and play putt putt! http://www.coopersstardustbowl.com/
*Paint Pottery: Pottery By You is such a fun place to go and pick an item to paint! SO FUN! http://www.pottery-by-you.com/
*Carmel Water Park: http://www.carmelclayparks.com/escape-mcc/facilities/the-waterpark#hours This is great with a lazy river and just a small fee!
*Frozen Yogurt: My favorite is Yo Joy which is a Christian environment with the freshest ingredients and fresh cookie dough-my fav! http://yojoyfrozenyogurt.com/
*Turkey Run State Park: http://www.turkeyrunstatepark.com/
*Go see a movie
*Great Times or Rascals Fun Zone: http://www.rascalsfunzone.com/# http://www.greatimesfunpark.com/
*And I would HIGHLY recommend Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana and staying in a stationed rental rv or cabin at the neighbored Lake Rudolph Camping Resort! http://www.holidayworld.com/ http://www.lakerudolph.com/
*Go to the park
*Fly a kite
*Go to the library--they have many activities for the kiddos!
*Go to Wal-mart and do a scavenger hunt!
*Make pizzas together for lunch
*Create an obstacle course for the kids, get some bubbles and sidewalk chalk, limit tv time and encourage reading or crafts
*Have a campout in the back yard or in the living room
*Participate in the 4th of July and 4H fair activities
*Serve somewhere as a family
*Create a home movie together
*Invite family and friends over for a cookout and ultimate kickball game
*Go fishing
*Take a walk on the canal downtown Indy, paddleboat and then visit the Star Wars exhibit at the Indiana State Museum
*Visit the Indiana Museum of Art
*Go to an Indianapolis Indians Game: http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t484
*Have a campfire and roast marshmallows and share stories
*Do a scavenger hunt
Those are just a few things to get you excited about summer vacation! Spend some time making memories with your kiddos... they will remember the time you took to invest in them and will have stories to tell their children and will continue the legacy you began.
Have fun this summer!
-Pastor Tiffany
What other ideas do you have?
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