Summer Pool Games for Kids, Adults and Large Groups
Summer is here and the pool is our favorite place to be. We’ve rounded up the best pool games to play for a fun-filled day. These kid-friendly pool games are great ones for your family get togethers or when you have a large group of kid’s swimming at the pool. These games promise hours of play for groups and include both no props game ( requiring no equipment) and also some that require simple toys like beachballs or pool noodles. This list includes some classics, new games and fun pool games with a twist.
Kid’s Summer Bucket List Printable Coloring Page
Start your summer off right with this FREE printable Summer Bucket List Coloring Page Printable. Children will love to color these pictures as they complete all the fun summer activities with their family. We’ve rounded up all the best kid activity ideas that make summer memorable from visiting the zoo and building sand castles to picking berries and watching fireworks.
Michigan’s Epic Adventure Guide for Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Kid-friendly activities are abundant at Silver Lake. Home of beautiful Silver Lake and Lake Michigan there are endless recreational activities to enjoy. Ride the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, tour a lighthouse, swim at the beach and camp in Mears, Michigan. Your guide for best things to do, places to eat and where to stay near Silver Lake State Park.
Summer Bucket List (+Free Printable Checklist)
Summer is here! This Summer Bucket List is the epitome of what summer days are all about for kids! Make sand castles at the beach, create summer crafts and read the best summer books in a hammock. Here is a free printable summer bucket checklist to help your family make the most of your summer days and try some fun new ideas this summer with your children.
Summer Activities for Kids Near Kalamazoo
This summer we’re sharing our favorite outdoor activities to do near Kalamazoo. With a list of both free and paid activities to fit any budget. Here are the best things to do in Kalamazoo. So get outdoors this summer and explore animal parks, playgrounds, beaches, splash pads, dinosaur parks, drive-in movies, hiking trails, bike parks and nature centers. Let us help you spend your summer soaking up tons of outdoor time and making memories together.
Run Through a Tunnel to Visit Lake Michigan at Tunnel Park in Holland
Visit Lake Michigan as you run through a tunnel at Tunnel Park in Holland, MI. With a playground, sand dune, stair climb overlook, sand volleyball courts and a swimming beach, there is something for the whole family.
Blueberry U-Pick Guide for West Michigan
The ultimate guide to U-pick blueberries in Southwest Michigan near Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and South Haven. The blueberry picking season begins July and continues through August. Includes links to recipes, tips and blueberry inspired books.
SW Michigan Summer Adventure to Brookside Farms & Maple Isle
A summer family adventure blueberry picking at Brookside Farms and Maple Isle in Paw Paw.
Guide to Strawberry Picking in Michigan
Ultimate guide to strawberry picking in Michigan. We’ve found the best u-pick Michigan strawberry farms near you. Includes strawberry recipes, tips for picking and strawberry themed activities for children. Included is a helpful interactive U-pick Farm map for Southwest, Southeast and Northern Michigan.
U-Pick Strawberries at Husted’s Farm Market
U-Pick strawberries in Kalamazoo at Husted’s Farm Market.
25 Ways to Make the World a More Beautiful Place: Inspired by Miss Rumphius
25 ways to make the world a more beautiful place. Inspired by the children’s picture book and a hike through wild lupines.
Dunes Harbor Camping Near Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Dunes Harbor is a beautifully maintained Michigan campground perfect for families, as well as larger groups. It has a variety of summer activities and amenities including; a pool, splash pad, horseback riding, and climbing wall. Ideal for campers wanting to visit nearby Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
Drip Castles
Drip castles are the simplest sand castles to build. All you need is your hands, water, sand and a little bit of patience.