31 March 2020 - courtesy of Travelstart.
Besides traditional fun games that get the excitement going, try something that is educational without them even knowing! Draw a mockup of a certain area (your neighbourhood, city or a dream destination of their choice) and act out the daily activities. Drive your little toy cars down the roads, park at a location and act out everything there is to do. If you find yourself at the “shopping mall”, teach them about paying at tills and calculating the correct change. A staycation made educational, but fun!
Clay always saves the day with every holiday from home. This staycation activity keeps your kids busy while having fun yourself. Set up a station with different coloured clay, decorations and tools, decide on a theme and let the moulding begin! Remember to help each other and have a laugh along the way. In the end, let everyone present. It can be interesting to see everyone’s unique interpretation.
Who wouldn’t love a thrilling adventure in a familiar setting? Pack away all the electronics and get prepping for the best staycation in your backyard. Pitch the tent, put on your nature boots and explore your garden gems. Camping is also a fun way to introduce sustainable travel and the importance of eco-consciousness to your kids. End off the events with a marshmallow braai and some scary stories with a moonlit face.
This may take some time to plan and do some research. The tricky part is to set up the venture without leaking any clues. Try and place the clues while going on with everyday routines: For example, while your kids are watching TV, sneak a few props in the kitchen and bedrooms. Choose a noticeable theme to make the searching easier and to avoid confusion. Remember to create a set of rules beforehand so that you can keep track when the happy hunters get too excited.
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Not everyone can be Adele, but anyone can dream! A staycation containing singalongs to your favourite song is something everybody enjoys. A jolly karaoke night is perfect entertainment for the whole family. Also, no need to feel embarrassed as you are in the comfortable space of your own home. Deep dive into the golden oldies or challenge a family member to a rap battle. Create a few related games like dance moves or challenges to make the night even more spectacular.
Everyone can agree that family photos are a never-ending challenge. For every one decent image, there are about 20 others with funny faces, members looking away or getting distracted. Moreover, there never seems to be enough time. Now thanks to your staycation, you are bound to capture that memorable family portrait and spend some quality time while getting ready. Build on the opportunity and have your family dress up as a theme of their favourite characters, cartoons or countries.
Snuggle up in blankies and squeeze tightly together while enjoying a movie under a canopy of stars. There is no bad seat in this cinema as you sit with your legs stretched out, sneaky snacks in the one hand and refreshing drinks in the other. The best thing about this staycation idea is that you only need a few steps to head back in the house and jump straight to bed!
Everyone has their own favourite dream destination and interests – whether it may be relaxed, adventure-driven, eco-conscious or luxurious. Have every family member set up a station in and around the house with the theme related to their destination. Have a tour to explore every country around the world and part take in the activities made available. The family member in charge of the destination can create a few traditional activities like making cocktails in Hawaii, salsa dancing in Colombia or learning the language of love like the French.
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