Keeping kids active over the summer holidays
Summer holidays are a time for fun, family and relaxation, but they can also bring challenges for parents looking for ways to keep their children active. With school finished, routines changed and screen time often increasing, many families start searching for summer holiday activities for kids that are engaging, affordable and beneficial for development.
The good news is that keeping children active over the holidays doesn’t require expensive equipment or packed schedules. Simple opportunities for movement can help children stay healthy, build confidence and continue developing important physical skills throughout the break.
Why physical activity is important during the holidays
Regular physical activity plays a vital role in children’s physical, social and emotional development. Staying active during the summer holidays can help children:
- Build strength, balance and coordination
- Develop confidence and resilience
- Improve concentration and focus
- Support healthy sleep habits
- Reduce screen time
- Maintain friendships and social connections
The goal is simply to encourage regular movement and active play.
Easy ways to keep kids active
Explore local parks and playgrounds
Playgrounds remain one of the best free activities for kids during the holidays. Climbing, balancing, jumping and swinging help children develop fundamental movement skills while having fun.
Walk, ride and explore
Family walks, bike rides and nature adventures encourage children to move their bodies while exploring their local community. These simple activities can become memorable family traditions.
Join a holiday program
Structured school holiday programs provide children with opportunities to stay active, socialise with peers and continue learning new skills in a safe and supervised environment. Plus, they are indoors so rain and poor weather don’t prevent activities from running.
Why gymnastics is one of the best activities
Parents often ask, “What is the best activity for kids during the school holidays?” While every child is different, gymnastics offers a unique combination of physical activity, skill development and fun.
Gymnastics helps children develop:
- Balance
- Coordination
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Body awareness
- Confidence
Because gymnastics focuses on fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, climbing, balancing and landing, it helps create a foundation that supports participation in almost every other sport.
Unlike many seasonal activities, gymnastics provides full-body development while allowing children to learn, play and stay active regardless of the weather.
Check out our BK’s Gymnastics Holiday Programs here.
