{"id":3148,"date":"2022-02-10T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com\/blog\/?p=3148"},"modified":"2026-02-26T08:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:05:30","slug":"staying-home-for-spring-break-activity-create-and-challenge-your-family-with-a-spring-break-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/staying-home-for-spring-break-activity-create-and-challenge-your-family-with-a-spring-break-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do for Spring Break"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you ready for spring break? Here\u2019s a bucket-list plan that will keep the kids occupied and won\u2019t break the bank.<\/h2>\n

\"happy<\/p>\n

Whether spring break is right around the corner or months away, it’s never too early (or late) to start planning what you’re going to do to keep the kids occupied, engaged in activities, and (shhh\u00a0\u2026 don’t tell them) even learning.\u00a0<\/em>That’s why starting\u00a0a Spring Break Bucket List today is a great idea.<\/p>\n

Wondering why you need a special<\/em> bucket list just for spring break? Isn’t one<\/em> bucket list enough for a lifetime? Creating a specific list of spring break\u00a0activities will help you be more intentional about your use of time. To put a finer point on it: You’ll be less likely to wind up glancing at the clock halfway through Day 3 and wonder\u00a0how it got to be 4 p.m., what on earth you actually did for the last few days, and why you have virtually noting to show for it. Plus, your kids’ “what I did on spring break” essay can include more than a\u00a0Netflix mega-marathon and junk food fest.<\/p>\n

One last note before you let the kids in on your plan: While children love the idea of\u00a0generating\u00a0ideas for this bucket list, it’s probably\u00a0best if parents have the last say on what makes the final cut. That way the elements included are more likely to be doable, affordable, and enjoyable for the whole family.<\/p>\n

Shop for kids’ holiday camps near you\u00a0> ><\/a><\/h4>\n

What Should Be on a\u00a0Spring Break Bucket List?<\/h3>\n

Get your creative juices flowing with the following guidelines and ideas.<\/p>\n

Mix it up.\u00a0<\/strong>Choose a variety of activities that will be fun for the whole family. If you’ve got kids that span a wide range of ages, maybe have one parent do something with the\u00a0older ones while the other takes\u00a0the younger kids elsewhere.\u00a0For instance, half of the clan might\u00a0go to a local playground, while the older family members go roller skating.<\/p>\n

Keep tasks\u00a0short\u00a0and less expensive.<\/strong>\u00a0That is, compared to\u00a0what you’d put on a\u00a0once-in-a-lifetime bucket list. So, for instance, a three-day stay at Disney is perfect for your “lifetime” list, but “visiting three parks” might be a better fit for spring break.<\/p>\n

Don’t take on too much.<\/strong> Depending on how time-intensive your activities are, you shouldn’t aim for more than three a day. Since kids still will have to do all the usual things — meals, baths, maybe even homework — consider how much time you actually have before making any promises. You might also consider devoting a day or two to chores and schoolwork (if needed) and then designate other days for bucket-list adventures.<\/p>\n

Give back to the community.<\/strong> You’d be hard-pressed to find a parent who doesn’t want to teach their kids to do random acts of kindness for others. And many schools, clubs, and religious programs require a certain number of hours of volunteer service. When generating your bucket list, include activities\u00a0that allow your family to help others and give back to the community. To get started, check\u00a0out the ideas in\u00a0Volunteer Options That Teens and Tweens (Love)<\/a>\u00a0right here on the ActivityHero blog.<\/p>\n

Continue to collect ideas.<\/strong>\u00a0Tack a paper to the fridge where\u00a0kids and parents can write down a new bucket-list idea when they think of one. You certainly can’t do everything during one spring break, but you’ll have plenty of ideas to stay busy during summertime or on the next\u00a0three-day weekend.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n

Ideas for Your Spring Break Bucket List<\/h3>\n