Boredom Busters.
When the kids are stuck indoor and don’t want to play on the computer or their favourite console games and there’s nothing on the television – or you just want to have some good old fashioned fun then check out the sites below where we’ve listed tons of stuff that the whole family can get involved in.
We’ve not forgotten those good old fashioned outdoor games and activities either
check our Family Activities and Games for Outdoors and Sunny Days.
ClubHubUK – a fabulous website which lists all the clubs for children of all ages in a searchable area. From after school clubs to arts & crafts, dance, gynnastics, sport and martial arts. Free membership for parents. Club Hub also has a downloadable app which has tons of baby classes, toddler groups, party ideas and holiday camps.
SCOUTS and GIRL GUIDES
Girl Guides, Brownies, Cubs, and Scouts are all about having fun, making friends, and learning new things.
- Girl Guides is a place for girls to try cool activities, go on adventures, and build confidence while having a blast.
- Rainbows is the youngest arm of the girl guides and you can join from age 4.
- Brownies (for younger girls) is all about imagination, creativity, and working together in a fun and exciting way.
- Cubs (part of Scouts) is where kids can explore, learn skills, and enjoy outdoor adventures with their friends.
- Scouts is perfect for anyone who loves camping, teamwork, and trying new challenges while growing into a confident and capable person.
ONLINE THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY.
Activity Village – Kids Crafts – things to do and make
All Free Crafts – lots to do and make
Calendars – get the kids to make the calendars – fabulous choice
CBeebies Things To Do – more great ideas from the CBeebies gang
Colour by Numbers – print out and follow the numbers to create masterpieces
Connect the Dots – mainly for little ‘uns, connect then colour
Enchanted Learning – another US site stuffed full with ideas
AT HOME THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY.
Get bandages or toilet rolls and let the grown-up be the patient
Visit the supermarket and stock up on cardboard boxes – make houses, castles, shops, great for mini slides (from the sofa), or to use as a punch bag
Let the kids loose with your old make-up/jewellery/clothes
Play hide and seek, scavenger hunt, I-spy (use colours for little ‘uns)
Check out the local leisure centre/council offices
THINGS TO DO OUTDOORS
BBC Gardening With Your Kids – tips and project s to help you pass on your love for gardening to your kids
Bubbles- kids love bubbles – bubble solution recipes and ideas
Day trips – plan a day trip … where to go, how to get there, what to eat
Fossil collecting – what to look for and where to look
Kites – make a kite and then go fly a kite
Pond Dipping – find your nearest pond and go dipping
Sport– find a new sport, or get your kids interested in becoming healthy.
Take a walk – family friendly walks curated by the National Trust.
Team games – fun for a bunch of friends to join in together
Traditional Games and Activities for Kids
Wildlife Gardening – get mucky and learn while having fun