Fun Family Activities for Spring
As spring blossoms and the weather warms, it's the perfect time for families to embrace outdoor activities and bond through shared experiences.
There's no shortage of fun and creative ways to stay active as a family while enjoying the beauty of the season.
Here are some exciting ideas to inspire your family fitness adventures this spring.
Arts and Crafts
Spring Flower Painting
Set up an outdoor painting station and let your children unleash their creativity by painting spring flowers, butterflies, or scenes from nature.
Use washable paints and large canvases or paper to minimise mess and encourage artistic expression.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Take your family on a nature scavenger hunt to explore the outdoors and discover the wonders of spring.
Create a list of items to find, such as colourful flowers, bird nests, or different types of leaves.
Encourage your children to collect their findings and use them to create nature-inspired artwork or a scrapbook of their outdoor adventures.
DIY Birdhouses
Get crafty with your family by building DIY birdhouses using simple materials like wood, paint, and nails (always ask and adult to do that part!)
Hang the birdhouses in your garden and watch as your new feathered friends make themselves at home.
Physical Activities
Outdoor Picnic and Games
Pack a healthy picnic and head to your favourite park for an afternoon of outdoor fun.
Bring along games like frisbee, soccer, or tag to keep the whole family active and entertained.
Family Bike Ride
Dust off your bicycles and head out on a family bike ride through scenic trails or neighbourhood streets.
Cycling is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors while improving cardiovascular fitness and strengthening leg muscles. Super important for growing bodies!
Nature Walk and Yoga
Take a leisurely nature walk with your family and pause along the way for some outdoor yoga.
Find a peaceful spot in the park to practice gentle yoga poses like the tree pose, downward dog, and child's pose - all while soaking up the sights and sounds of nature.
For The More Ambitious!
Nature Art Installation
Get your artistic juices flowing by creating a nature-inspired art installation as a family.
Use natural materials like rocks, sticks, and leaves to build sculptures, mandalas, or land art in your garden or a local green space.
Be mindful not to disturb animals or habits!
Obstacle Course Challenge
Create an outdoor obstacle course using household items like hula hoops, cones, and jump ropes.
Incorporate creative challenges such as hopping like a bunny, balancing on a beam, or crawling through a tunnel.
Encourage friendly competition and teamwork as you and your family navigates the course together.
For The Chilled Vibes
Stargazing and Storytelling
End the day on a peaceful note by stargazing as a family and sharing stories.
Spread out a blanket in your garden or visit a nearby stargazing spot and marvel at the beauty of the night sky while bonding with your loved ones.
The Stargazing circular walk at Black Down National Trust site is well recommended - and just a 45 minute drive from Thames Ditton!
Family Meditation and Mindfulness
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life with a family meditation and mindfulness session.
Find a quiet spot outdoors to sit or lie down together and practice deep breathing, guided meditation, or mindful listening exercises.
Spring is a great time to spend quality moments with your family, whilst also getting back outdoors and exploring.
So gather your family, step outside, and make the most of the season with these exciting and enriching experiences.