Budget-Friendly Summer Activities for Families and Kids
Summer is here, and if you are looking for family-friendly activities that won’t break the bank, this is the chat for you. You can tune into the #CreditChat on Periscope, YouTube Live, Twitter ever Wednesday at 3 p.m ET.
The panel included: Mandi Woodruff: Executive Editor at Magnify Money; Tracie: Founder of PennyPinchinMom.com; Cameron Huddleston: Personal Finance Expert and Columnist at GoBankingRates.com; Rod Griffin: Director of Public Education at Experian; and Christina Roman: Social Media Specialist at Experian.
Questions We Discussed:
- Q1: Let’s take a trip down memory lane. What were your favorite summer activities as a child?
- Q2: How do you plan and create a budget for summer fun for the family and kids?
- Q3: How can you involve your kids in the summer budgeting process?
- Q4: What are your favorite frugal tips for keeping kids entertained during the summer?
- Q5: What are some free local activities you might be able to take advantage of this summer?
- Q6: How can parents save on summer camps?
- Q7: How can parents save on summer sports?
- Q8: What are some inexpensive ways families can get outside and explore the great outdoors?
- Q9: What programs can low income families turn to for help with summer day care or entertainment?
- Q10: Any final tips for fun and frugal activities for kids and families?
10 Budget-Friendly Summer Activities for Families
1. Go for a hike.
2. Go for a bike ride.
3. Have a family game day.
4. Have a family movie night.
5. Visit your local library.
6. Camp out in your backyard.
7. Have an arts and crafts day.
8. Take up a new hobby.
9. Dine where kids eat free.
10. Go to a free museum.
View the conversation via Wakelet:
Resources:
Fun & Frugal Summer Activities for Kids via Experian
30+ Fun Summer Activities for Families That Won’t Break the Bank– via Woman’s Day
38 Free of Cheap Summer Activities for Kids via The Balance
