32 Social Activities For Kids Of All Ages
Where can you find social activities for kids? As a working mom who is also homeschooling, you might feel overwhelmed at the thought of trying to find social activities for your children.
But I promise you there ARE social activities for your kids. It might take a little work, a little sacrifice, and a lot of creativity, but you can find them.
AND to help you out, I’ve compiled a list of 30 plus social activities for kids to get you started.
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No matter how long you’ve been homeschooling, you will no doubt be asked about homeschooling and socialization.
As working moms, we need to be intentional when it comes to creating opportunities for our kids to create long-lasting friendships.
One way we help our kids develop friendships is to start with finding social activities for our homeschooled kids that include other kids.
3 Places To Find Social Activities For Kids
Here are three tips to help you find social activities for your homeschooled kids in your area.
1. Search Facebook Groups:
If you use Facebook, try typing “(name) COUNTY HOMESCHOOL” or “CITY OF (name) HOMESCHOOL GROUP” and seeing what results come up.
Play around with wording and refine your search until you find a homeschooling group near you. You will connect with other moms like you in your area.
Request to join these groups and see what they have planned for homeschooling and socialization activities in your area. This is a great way for you and your kids to meet local people.
2. Visit Local Places That Hold Kid’s Programs
Next time you are doing errands, block off some time and visit 3 of the closest places to your area and look for kids’ programs that they have that will work for you.
I recommend talking to someone who works there or checking a community board. Our local library keeps the board updated with events for kids of all ages.
Check the following places out:
- Museums
- Libraries
- Recreational centers
- Outdoor parks
- Local craft stores such as Michaels
3. Playgrounds
My personal favorite was to visit playgrounds and parks with intention.
One joke you may see around the internet is that homeschooling moms go to the playgrounds and parks when the public school kids head back to school. But as a working mom, I always tried to go when the park was FULL.
Go to playgrounds with a plan, such as talking to other moms there with kids. If you click, be sure to get their contact information, such as phone numbers or social media contact.
And be sure to follow up and make playdates or meet-ups at the parks.
32 Social Activities For Your Kids
Below you will find a list of classes and groups that will provide your kids with opportunities to make friends.
Jot down any that might work for you and your family, or sign up for the printable list below.
- 4-H and other clubs that teach about nature and animals
- Scouts, American Heritage Girls, etc.
- Youth Groups Church/Religious Events
- Art lessons
- Music Lessons
- Seasonal camps or sports teams
- Local museums
- Children’s programs at the zoo
- Library – clubs, crafts, and games
- Recreational centers for skating, swimming, rock climbing, etc.
- Lego club, debate teams, chess clubs, etc.
- Book club (in person or online)
- Local Homeschool groups
- Volunteer at a local facility
- Join National Home School Association (NHSA)
- Take part in local runs or walks (Google “local runs near me” to bring up a list)
- Look for local events for your child to participate in (Google “local events near me”)
- Visit local fairs such as farmer’s markets and look for classes begin held
- Organize group skating or movie night
- Tech clubs such as STEM and Robotics Classes
- Group texting or videos such as skype or zoom is great for hosting movies or games
- Host a foreign exchange student or take part in group programs.
- Group game playing online (X-box live, online video games, etc.)
- Community clean-up events
- Group U-pick fruit and veggies
- Take your kids to playgrounds, arcades, and parks during busy times of the day
- Community gardening
- SPCA or We Are All Ears Programs
- Arrange park meet-ups or hiking for local kids of all ages
- Exchange letters Pen Pals (snail mail style) with other kids around the world
- Phone Dates – kids play games such as Guess Who, Battle Ship, and Mad Libs!
- Use online live classes such as Outschool, Udemy, Spark Learning Pals, or Music camps
Each of these great homeschooling and socialization ideas may not be available close to your home, but if you are willing to work and travel, you can find many opportunities.
Download The Social Activities For Kids Checklist
To make this easier for you, I’ve created a printable checklist of all the social activities listed above.
Sign up below for the “30 Social Activities for Kids” and get the printable checklist!
I recommend taking a few minutes to talk to your kids and see what other hobbies and interests they may have. If you can match a hobby with a social activity, it is more likely to stick!
You Can Find Social Activities For Kids
You can find meaningful homeschooling socialization opportunities for your child as a working mom.
The truth is that finding these opportunities really depends on how much time and effort you have to devote and the age of your children.
When my children were younger, there were years I drove an hour or more to get my kid to a social activity. For some years, I had to stay after work waiting for them to be done, and some years I hosted park days and made plans with moms to make it work.
As my kids got older, it became easier. They worked jobs, their friends picked them up for drives and day trips. It was a lot of fun to watch and see them make connections and plan their own get-togethers in “the real world.”
Whatever stage and age you are in right now, with a little planning, you can help your kids make friends by joining social activities for kids.
Don’t forget to download your social activities for kids checklist here.
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