- The most awaited Summer Break is here again! Here are 5 School Holiday Activities for your kids to do this summer break! Read more!
It’s the time of the year again that students favor the most! The Summer Break is here. Good thing is, that the world is slowly recovering from the 3-year-long pandemic. Borders and restrictions are thankfully opening and easing up. Now that we have our freedom back with the loosened restrictions, we can start to think about school holiday activities for our kids. Here are 5 school holiday activities that your kids can do now that the pandemic is no longer in the way. These activities are carefully thought out to ensure that our children continue to stay safe and adhere to safety precautions.
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5 School Holiday Activities for Kids this Summer Break
1 – School Holiday Activities: Hiking and cycling
Now that the world is slowly recovering from the pandemic, it is time to head outdoors to get some fresher air. Outdoor activities like hiking and cycling are great ways to be active and at the same time, get back in touch with nature. There are many pros to venturing outdoors and some of these pros include, relaxing and being away from social media or phones. Exercising has been scientifically proven to boost your sense of well-being and suppress hormones that cause stress and anxiety. Exercising releases chemicals like endorphins which are the body’s natural painkillers. Endorphins help to relieve pain and create a general feeling of well-being. Hence, doing outdoor activities and exercises help you to stay fit and feel happier.
2 – Schoo Holiday Activities: Go to a live show
Pandemic has taken many enjoyable little things in life for us and one of which is live performances and shows. Thankfully, some of our countries’ restrictions have eased up and performers have started to venture to states and other countries to perform their craft. Masks wearing might still be required in indoor areas but it is all to keep us safe from the pandemic. Nothing beats hearing your favorite artists live again after 3 long years. Those canceled world tours that you were supposed to go to, you can finally see them again. It is a different kind of excitement that we have longed for simply too long. Go search up your favorite artists’ and performers’ live dates! Go on and feel excited to be in a crowd again!
3 – Go to a different state
One of many students’ school holiday activities includes – Travelling! You have more than plenty of time to travel to the outskirts of your town! You can go to a new town or another island or somewhere else in the world for a short getaway. There are many things you can do under the sun and travel tops most of our lists. The idea of getting onto an airplane and flying somewhere new offers a different experience and excitement for many. There is plenty of time to plan and move out of town this school holiday.
4 – Try a new hobby or build up your current skillsets
Being outdoor may not be everybody’s cup of tea, so here is one of many school holiday activities for those who are homebodies – trying a new hobby. There are so many things under the sun we can learn to do and attain a skill level for it. Perhaps you are into art, music, or photography, take this summer break to work on those skills and up your skill level. Devote time to work on your passion and take this school holiday to take things to the next level. Perhaps start a social media page, document your progress, and upload your songs. You can also take this opportunity to create your own portfolio, a webpage. A place where you can express and showcase your talents and artworks. The sky’s the limit.
5 – Start a project, any project
The pros to start and finishing a project is endless. There are many benefits you can reap from the learning experience in creating and finishing a project. You can find friends who are interested in starting a project with you to join and create something. Your project can be packed with meaning or something you simply have a lot of passion for. It will not only look good on your resume but you can learn so many things from it. You will be exposed to the topic that you are working on and gain insightful knowledge that can be beneficial for your future works. It could be the start of something big and meaningful too. Again, the sky is the limit. There are simply no bad projects, you just have to be ready to put in the effort and hard work once you embark on the journey.
There are many more school holiday activities you can do during your summer vacation, go on and explore the world a little more during your school break. Always remember to have fun and make the most out of everything you do!
Eleen Tan
I am currently a full-time student studying at a local university in Singapore while freelancing as a writer. I enjoy writing and sharing useful education-related tips with my fellow studying peers. During my leisure time, I enjoy doing creative arts and volunteering work. I am passionate about sharing my experience as a student! ☺