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Keeping Kids Active (and Off Screens) in Late Summer

31 August 2025

Keeping Kids Active (and Off Screens) in Late Summer

It is late summer. The school holidays are winding down, routines are loosening, and the lure of screens is stronger than ever. While a bit of downtime is perfectly fine, many parents are looking for ways to keep their children active, engaged, and off devices as the holidays wrap up.

At SuperCamps, we believe in real world fun that builds confidence, curiosity, and friendships. Here is how you can keep your child moving, smiling, and screen free as we head toward September.

 

🌟 Why Staying Active Matters

As children prepare to return to school, staying physically active can help them:

  • Sleep better and adjust to earlier bedtimes
  • Improve focus and mood
  • Burn off energy in a healthy way
  • Ease the transition back into structured learning

 

🏃 Easy Ways to Stay Active at Home

Not every day needs to be packed with plans. Try these simple ideas to keep kids moving:

1. Daily Movement Goals

Set a family target like 20 minutes of dancing, 50 star jumps, or a garden obstacle course. Keep it fun and low pressure.

 

2. Walks with a Twist

Turn a walk into an adventure. Try a nature scavenger hunt, walk like different animals, or let your child be the leader for the route.

 

3. Make Chores Active

Put on some music and turn tidying or folding laundry into a race or challenge. Suddenly chores feel less like work and more like play.

 

4. Role Play Adventures

From jungle explorers to secret agents, encourage imaginative games that involve running, hiding, or crawling through homemade obstacle courses.

 

5. Indoor Fun for Rainy Days

Try balloon tennis, dance freeze, or yoga stretches for kids. It keeps them moving without needing a garden or park.

 

🎒 How SuperCamps Helps

At SuperCamps, we build active fun into every part of the day, no matter the weather. From sports and team games to outdoor adventures and creative play, children stay engaged and energised without a single screen in sight.

 

Our camps offer:

  • Sports, relay games, and water activities
  • Creative movement like drama and dance
  • STEM challenges and problem solving
  • Outdoor play and nature based learning

 

By the end of the day, they are happily tired, socially connected, and more than ready to power down for the evening.

 

✅ Ready to Finish the Holidays Strong?

There is still time to get the most out of summer. Give your child one last burst of fun, movement, and fresh air before school begins.