Todays the day!
We have schooled. We have read the books, done the math, made the projects, had the music performances..we've done the work.
You know what they say...work hard, play hard.
Summer, we welcome you!
(and enough with this rain already...let's dry it up a bit, shall we?) - Funny that I typed that LAST year!
I have had a few friends lately call or message me asking for links to certain summer activities that we have done in the past and are looking forward to again this year AND let's face it...I am obnoxious about planning stuff sometimes SO I thought I would share a few links and favorites of ours to share!
Because I am a nerd...here is what my summer plan currently looks like...
And as of this morning...my desk looks similar!
Ok, roll your eyes if you must BUT it works for me AND, I must clarify...if we wake up and don't wanna, we don't. This just helps us know what is going on where that day so we can Carpe Diem as often as the Diem's let us Carpe (just go with it).
1. Swim lessons - we LOVE Apex outdoor lessons and prefer the Secrest Pool off 66th & Wads you can find lesson info at www.apexprd.org (I will warn you the outdoor ones go FAST!) My kids LOVE the outdoor pools and its a nice way to start our mornings and it gets us up and going (by 9 which is such a luxury compared to 7:30) and then we can get from lessons to another fun activity before going home to rest in the afternoon while I work a bit more dedicated (like from a computer instead of my phone)
2. We LOVE the outdoor music concerts for kids! This year there is ONE performer that little kids WILL NOT want to miss! Laurie Berkner! We have loved her since Blake was a tiny and are SO bummer we will not be in town for her concert! I promise if you go, the littles will LOVE it! The City of Arvada does have some super fun kids concerts but sadly we won't be in town this year for them...check out the concerts (and other fun events) HERE.
We have also really enjoyed some of the summer literacy programs from the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library..they have all kinds of great, free programs (plays, science shows, etc.) Check that out HERE
3. On that same note...the city of Wheat Ridge has a WEEKLY FREE (my favorite word) kids music/show program. I think it may be a little young for #lilbman but he may just have to deal for an hour a week and let his sister indulge...the shows range from musicians singing silly kid songs to magic shows. They are from 10-10:45 (starting June 22) at the Anderson Park and there is a fun/cheap community pool also so if you are there and want to do both for a fun day...carpe diem!
4. We have NOT taken full advantage of the activities at We now LOVE Majestic View Nature center and fully intend to do more this year! Bonfire and Bats, nature hikes with a professional nature guide, flashlight stories, etc. are right up my kids alley! You can find their "spring program guide" here and the summer should roll out soon! There are also free weekly story times with crafts, etc. and they are very educational and fun!
We did a program on Wednesday late afternoons last summer and BOTH kids loved it! I will update here once that program has started with details (its not posted yet) BUT, so worth it...they got to do SUCH fun things (catch tadpoles, fish, hike, I spy with binoculars, etc.)
5. We LOVE the library reading program as well as the free events they offer for the summer! The only bummer is they only promote the activities (again magic shows, etc.) if you GO IN THE LIBRARY to see the details...tricky tricky but it works! We go in to get on the list for the upcoming events and check out new books while we are there. Win win.
6. Kids hikes are always fun...lake arbor, two ponds, Waneka Lake are a few of our close favorites! Bring some binoculars and a camera and enjoy nature! I am going to work on a Google Doc that fellow moms can add to, there are SO many great ones we haven't even touched the surface yet!
7. Dollar movies are well, still AWESOME! Here is a link to the weekly schedules:
http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express
8. Bowling is also fun and Brunswick offers one free game of bowling a day (not counting shoe rentals) Go here to sign up:
http://coupons.bowlbrunswick.com/ballpass/
Chipper lanes also has a kids $2 game $2 shoe thing on Tuesdays..
And then there are just some fun stuff to hit when we can:
Red rocks
Firefighter museum (can get free pass through library)
Dino Ridge is good for one visit (also free through library)
Trucks in the Park (Louisville - although I haven't heard if its on this year)
Thursday night summer concerts in Old Town Arvada
Swimming at an outdoor pool or waterpark (Splash, the Bay, Pirates cove and we save ONE very special day for Water world!)
Bellevue Park petting zoo/train
Zoo
Kids museum
lakeside
heritage square (closing next year so get in this summer! $12 Tuesdays for unlimited rides - minus a few BIG ones)
Kids theatre at the Arvada Center
Broncos training camp - DUH!
Rockies day game
Downtown denver day - union station and light rail, 16th st mall, etc.
Tinytown
Boulder creek water play/park
Pottery painting
fishing at arvada res
Wildlife experience
Bear creek lake park beach swim
Estes park day trip
CO springs day trip
Berry patch picking
Flatirons sand box
bike rides
aquarium one day
driving range
scott carpenter park
runway grill lunch
wow
lucky pie/ice cream/louisville library day
big air jump
roller skating
confluence park
golden downtown and creek
dave and busters
chataqua
lair o the bear hike
botanic gardens
buffalo bill
kids movies at Film on the Rocks..pretty sure my baseball kids would LOVE the Sandlot at such a cool venue!
**Another REALLY cool thing is the culture pass that our library offers its members! If you haven't checked it out yet, DO IT! They just added Denver Museum of Nature and Science to their list of cool museums that have daily free admission for library members!! AMAZING!
So, there ya have it. If you have questions let me know and if YOU have ideas that you love and enjoy, I would LOVE to hear them!
I'm off to go crush Oreo's for Blakes party this morning...4.more.hours! Who's counting? - Kendra out.
ok summer, bring it on!
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