Activities for Kids & Nanny's in Austin, TX
Spring is here and ahead of the summer break if you are a parent/nanny planning on some activities it’s that time of the year for the kids to have some fun. With the pandemic still fresh in our minds, the only way to get over it is to be out and about. So here are some cool activities that the kids, nannies, and even the parents/guardians can try and do both at home and outside:
Lets go!
Austin Texas has a variety of experience to offer, here are the fun activities one can try along with the kids as a nanny/parent.
Visit the African themed waterpark Kalahari Resorts and Conventions to get a thrilling experience of both indoor and outdoor water /theme park.
At 50,000 square feet with 250 rotating configurations, Austin Bouldering Project is the world's largest bouldering gym. There is no minimum age so get the kids to move their muscles. Floor is padded to make it child friendly.
On Sundays head out to Hideout kids, which brings Maestro to Families. It’s an interactive show where the scenes and games are created based on the feedback from the audience including kids.
Animal Lovers!
The Austin Zoo houses over 300+ species of animals. Check their website for details and their time of admission. Reach during opening hours to watch the animals in their natural best action!
Remember the bats flying off from “Batman Begins”? Don’t worry when more than one million of these bats emerge at dusk from South Congress Bridge, which is visible from March till October. Witness it from Statesman Bat Observation Center or waters of Lady Bird Lake by boarding a boat.
Want to relax in the comfort of your home, but out of ideas of what to do next? We’ve got you covered!
Colors, colors – what’s your favorite color?:
Kids relate a lot to colors and can do wonders (& even disasters – so better watch out). Get the crayons, paints, sketch pens out and let their imagination flow on the canvas. Turn the place into a little art house. It also helps acts as a source of communication for them to color and paint the things they like & wish to talk about.
Backyard diaries.
Bubbles are something kids and adults enjoy alike. Make “big bubbles” with the DIY on youtube/tiktok.
Plan a picnic and fun games like bucket race, planting a seed, making a bird feeder etc. Re-cycle to use old materials to make something fun and new.
Somethings cooking?
For young kids fireless cooking is a great way for them to create something edible and enjoyable. Make some lemonade, add fruits like watermelons to give it a twist of color and taste. Decorating the cookies with colorful sprinklers or even decorating the pan cakes of their with their favorite fruits and in any shape, character they like.
Ice cream- who doesn’t loves the good ice cream wrapped inside a cone? Try to make the favorite flavours at home & let the kids decorate with sprinkles, chocolate chips.
Sources :
https://www.hideouttheatre.com/improv-for-kids/hideoutkids/
https://austinboulderingproject.com/
https://austinzoo.org/
