Free Summer Activities

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So many possibilities!
Summer is in full swing, vacations and activities are being planned but keep in mind that you don't have to spend the outrageous price of admission to an amusement park to have a good summer day! Check out what's going on for free in your town and take advantage.

Outdoor pools:
That was a summer must when I was growing up. We were members of a neighbourhood pool. Where I live now all outdoor public pools are free with your city card or a whopping $2.00 without it.
The perfect way to spend a hot day
Splash pad:
Bring a picnic, pack up the family and spend the day enjoying the park and cooling off in the water games.

Activities in the park:
Some cities offer camp councillors in the parks who organise activities for children. Our parks have separate councillors for ages 3-5 and  6-12. They are at selected parks for an hour at a time organising activities such as face painting, building sand castles and colouring for the little kids and games of soccer and basketball for the older kids.

Library:
Check out if your local library has any special Summer activities for kids. Our library has a bus that travels from park to park where they set up a tent and read stories and plan activities with the kids.
Family Zumba in the park
Get moving:
Don't forget to do something free for yourself as well. Zumba in the park! It sounds slightly embarrassing but it's a lot of fun and if you can't get away on your own it's fun for the whole family, everyone loves dancing!

Have fun for free!

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