The 4 Best Ways to Spend Your Children’s School Breaks this Year

Have you thought about how your family is going to spend winter and spring break this year? With the pandemic nearly behind us, you and your family have a little more freedom to spend your school breaks how you want. You could take a trip across the country to visit family, fly somewhere warm, or stay close to home and support all the local businesses that have reopened in your area. Keep reading for more tips and ideas from RV Ready!

Make Use of Your Yard

You don’t have to leave town to make the most of your family vacation. If you’re staying close to home, try to come up with some new activities for your family. Make use of your yard to maximize your activity options. During the winter, for example, you can use your backyard for fun in the rain and snow by stargazing, building a snowman or snow volcano, or looking for winter animals. When the temperature warms for spring break, you can get started on your summer garden or use your backyard to practice a new sport.

Before spending a lot of time in your backyard, make sure the space is safe and secure. Installing a fence around your property is one of the best ways to keep your kids safe outdoors. If you need a fence built, search online for fence contractors in your area and get in touch with a few for quotes. Make sure your contractor is licensed and insured!

Get Close to Nature

School breaks are perfect opportunities to encourage your kids to connect with nature. The Child Mind Institute urges the importance of getting them off the couch, away from the TV, and into the great outdoors! During the winter, you could go skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing, and ice skating—depending on where you live, of course. During spring break, take the kids hiking, camping, foraging, and picnicking. You could even get out on the water for some boating.

Do Some Traveling 

Are you ready to get out of town? Now that you can finally do some traveling, consider using the breaks to explore a new city or state. ValuePenguin has a comprehensive list of travel restrictions and advisories for each state that you can use to plan a safe getaway. If you have your sights set on international travel, pay attention to government recommendations and guidelines. Many countries are currently accepting American travelers, but you may need to submit a negative COVID-19 test and show proof of health insurance when you arrive.

If you want to travel, but you’re still leery of crowded public places, consider investing in an RV. You can get great deals on pre-owned models at RV Ready. Then, you’ll never have to worry about the health risks or availability of a hotel room again!

Whether you are taking a short or a long trip, add a few nice looking, but comfortable, wardrobe staples to your packing list. When you’re running after little ones or breastfeeding on the road, you deserve to be comfy. Pick out some great new leggings, a comfortable t-shirt, and a soft bamboo lounge dress to ensure you are travel ready at any moment.

Take Day Trips

Since travel can be stressful during peak travel periods, many parents prefer to stick around home during the school breaks. Instead of embarking on a long-distance vacation, take day trips! Have each family member come up with something they would like to do or see in your area, and then dedicate a day to that activity. This is a great way to ensure both you and your kids get to do something enjoyable during the break. For example, a family hiking trip is always a good use of a free day!

If your kids need help coming up with day trip ideas, give them a few options. A visit to the local zoo can easily fill an afternoon. Look for local farms that are open to the public and offer activities for kids. Explore a heritage site, check out a museum, or rent a boat and spend a day on the water.

Start Planning Your Next Family Vacation

While it will take some time before the pandemic is fully in our rear-view mirror, there are still plenty of safe ways to spend your school breaks this year. Have fun in your backyard, explore your community, take a day trip, or hop on a plane and visit somewhere new. Start planning your vacation today!