The fun of summer camp doesn’t have to wait for another year.

Families don’t need to spend summer camp prices to have a little fun, either.

With a little imagination, you and your kids can escape the doldrums of summer with these exciting camp-inspired activities and crafts.

The best part: they’re easy to do within the comfort of your home or neighborhood!

Neighborhood safari
Take some time to smell the flowers and rediscover nature all around you.

Now is the perfect time of the year to look for flowers, plants, bugs, birds, and other critters within your yard or neighborhood.

Kids can bring a jar with holes poked into the lid and a notepad to collect interesting things and jot down their observations.

If insects make them squirm, turn the attention to bird and plant watching on your next neighborhood safari!

Scoop-O-Rama
Swing by your neighborhood market or ice cream parlor and pick up a few quarts of your favorite ice cream and host an own ice cream social at home.

Don’t forget to bake some cookies or load up on mouth-watering toppings like chocolate syrup and whipped cream so everyone can create their fun treat.

An old-fashion ice cream social at home will remind the kids of the summer camp kick-offs. For a healthier option, swap out the ice cream for homemade frozen yogurt or fruit treats.

Far out, dudes and dudettes!
Have a ‘groovy’ time and even reignite your memories of summer camp by making tie-dyed T-shirts at home. It’s easy to buy a kit online or at a local craft store.

Make sure this activity is held in the garage or backyard because it can get a little messy. But the result will be totally rad when every family member can pop out in far-out bright colors and swirls.

Dear Mom and Dad
Camping can be a lot of fun, but it can also cause a little homesickness – even if it’s for a little while. Use that prompt to start a journal or scrapbook with the kids.

Their first entry can be about a recent outing (like a neighborhood safari) or a Dear Mom and Dad letter.

Print up blank pages from online or purchase a new journal on Amazon. Don’t forget to equip the kids with colored pencils, stickers, or printouts of recent family photos.

Each day they can write something new or build a summer scrapbook of what they did and learned during this extraordinary time.

Backyard camp
What better way to close out summer than going camping … in the backyard!

No doubt, everyone in the family is feeling a little cabin fever. Camping is a great way to decompress and bond as a family.

Set up a tent or create a “loft” with blankets in the backyard.

Gather around with lawn chairs, bring flashlights, put on some outdoor sounds, tell scary stories, and don’t forget to toast marshmallow for s’mores and snack on other classic camping foods. Even if you don’t decide to sleep outside, this backyard camping evening will be one they’ll never forget.

We know how important family is, so we hope these ideas spark your imagination and lead to new adventures at home.

Please also let us know if you and your family have been thinking about a new home in Roseville or the surrounding area.

We’ll be happy to tell you about the current market and loan programs that can help you achieve your goals.

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