Geocaching is like a real life treasure hunt. Best of all it is free! Just download the free app, choose a location with some caches, and hunt. Make sure you have something to write with to sign the log in the cache. Click here to learn more about how to get started.  

Read some books outside. Children need time outside and they need time to read and be read to so it is a win-win. Choose a favorite book or a new one and cozy up in a local park or even your backyard. To make it even more special for you and your family, plan a picnic for a crisp outdoor feast. 

Play the tree matching game. Take a walk around your neighborhood or go on a hike and collect a variety of leaves you see. Have the kids find as many types of leaves, shapes, and colors as they can. Then when you get home, try to identify the type of leaves you’ve found. Here are some books available to request that will help you: