2024 Summer Holidays Are Here

The summer holidays are about to begin, consequently bringing the challenge for some parents to keep their children occupied. One perfect way I found to keep my child engaged is by providing them with the ability to make money, whilst learning valuable life and entrepreneurial skills. Most teens are looking for the ideal ‘summer side hustle’ and we have a FANTASTIC product that ticks all the boxes and guides budding young entrepreneurs every step of the way! – Just follow the link here to solve your problems – BADGE VENTURES KIT – an all-inclusive kit for making and selling personalised badges, keyrings, pocket mirrors, fridge magnets and bottle openers. Don’t forget to read the Sales Guide to kickstart that side hustle.

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Grandparents are not always willing to entertain their teenage grandchildren, especially since the latter are sometimes reluctant to visit their home. Therefore, parents need to encourage their children to spend more time outdoors, away from screens, or doing productive activities inside, such as arts and crafts – activity found here.

The Summer Holidays Challenge

In fact, we know exactly what our teenager will be doing this holiday season:

• Sleeping in: Nothing against it, it is necessary to recover from the year, but getting up at noon for a month? No way!
• Spending time on social media: TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram…
• Watching TV series, YouTube videos, and playing on consoles or on computers
• Seeing friends
• Staying up until they fall asleep online if we haven’t restricted access to the internet!

In short, this kind of holiday may be interesting, but it is not healthy, sporty, or productive. According to us, parents, it is not productive at all!

So, are you looking for something interesting to do in the summer of 2024?

The Solution

First, you should:

• Plan your summer holidays with your child
• Think about a timetable
• Don’t forget about free time and being bored
• Let your child flourish with new creative development activities!

It’s important to think of creative ideas that your child would like to do. By finding these out, you can rekindle your relationship and discover what your child enjoys.

The “family holiday” period is important for everyone. It is worth deciding on it together. You may find that your kids want to go camping, for example.

Whatever you decide, these family holidays do not have to be complicated or expensive to become unforgettable happy moments.

An Unstructured Break Followed by Structured Activities

A “relaxed” week after school is beneficial for your teenager. It’s important to let your kid know that you would like them to unwind and take some time off from schoolwork. Your teenager needs an opportunity to relax, so make it happen. You can agree with your child that they will not take on major projects during this week.

Structured Time to Keep Your Children Occupied

The age of eleven to fourteen is not the easiest time for a teenager. They can’t work yet, and they think that a summer camp or a leisure centre is for children. So, it’s important they find structured activities that seem challenging enough but not for little kids, with some trade-offs such as a reasonable wake-up time and a reasonable amount of screen time.

Here Are Some Suggestions for Structured Activities

A Summer Holidays Sports Camp or Sport Training Course

If your teen is into a particular sport all year round, whether it’s football, rugby, dance, skating, swimming, or tennis, there are often school holiday programs that allow kids to take part in the sport they love. From 2 hours to a whole day over one or two weeks, sports camps are often very popular, especially as kids will be meeting up with friends with whom they can organise their evenings or the rest of their summer holidays at home.

Doing Summer Holidays Crafts

Why not introduce your child to badge and key ring making? For a very affordable price, a badge machine can help your child create custom-printed badges, magnets, key rings, pocket mirrors, and more. See our full range of products here to get an idea of the sorts of things your child could get up to. They can even sell them at the next garage/car-boot sale to generate pocket money!

Ebadges offers different packs that include everything required to pursue this activity.

Keep Your Teen Busy with Small Jobs

If your teenager needs a little money, some neighbours may be willing to pay for activities such as walking their dog, helping in the garden, assisting a young family, fixing a computer, or installing new applications. Working in the summer, even for only a week, can be a very rewarding experience for a teenager. Whether paid or unpaid, it will allow them to use talents they didn’t know they had, improve their self-confidence, and make new friends.

Look for Free Activities During Summer Holidays

During summer, many local libraries, swimming pools, or leisure centres offer free or very affordable activities for teenagers. The goal is not to keep your teenager busy all day but to avoid prolonging their “down time” indefinitely, by favouring activities outside the home.

Take an Art Course

Many towns in the UK have summer art classes for kids, with themes such as photography, theatre, and digital painting. Contact your local town hall for more information. If your child is keen on digital image creation or drawing, why not purchase our bestselling badge making kit and let your child unleash their creativity – designing their very own badges, keyrings, medals and more!

Doing Fun Things with Friends in the Summer Holidays

For a teenager, summer holidays are not just days off to do what they want. They should be about spending quality time with friends. While you are working, if they are old enough to go out without an adult during the day, you can draw up a program together for the week: swimming, cinema, shopping, a trip to McDonald’s, etc. In return, they will need to tidy their room, read a book every day, or help with household chores. It’s a good deal for everyone!

Camping in the Garden

Teenagers love the idea of wild camping in the garden! All they need is a tent, small foam mattresses, sleeping bags, and friends. In the evening, with an adult, they can even make barbecued marshmallows. During the day, it’s guaranteed fun!

Looking After Children

When children are on holiday, parents may find themselves without day care. If your teenager has a sense of responsibility and enjoys contact with children, they could advertise as a babysitter. They just need to put an ad in local shops near schools or activate your network!

An Activity to Gain Self-Confidence: Theatre

When you bring your child to a local theatre, you give them the opportunity to take on a role in front of others. Theatre can help children become comfortable talking and acting in front of others. There are theatre schools and improvisation courses for teenagers, with groups according to age, which allow older children to discover the world of theatre through well-adapted methods.

Summer 2024 – Earning While Creating

Looking to ease your child into financial independence and teach them the value of self-earned money? Here at eBadges, you can join a host of creative individuals who use their creative spark to create wonderful designs. Think you could make it to our Facebook page with cool new designs? Why not give it a go and kickstart a side hustle that your child can include in their CV.

In conclusion, the 2024 summer holidays offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your children in creative and productive activities. From arts and crafts with our Badge Making Bundle to exploring sports camps, art courses, and small jobs, there are numerous ways to keep them occupied and away from screens. Encouraging outdoor activities, spending quality time with friends, and even a bit of garden camping can make their holidays both fun and memorable. By planning together and incorporating structured activities, you can ensure that this summer is both enriching and enjoyable for the whole family.