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Summer break is here, and with it comes the familiar question: how do we keep kids engaged, active and healthy without overscheduling everyone? Our partners at Children's Hospital Colorado have put together a helpful guide for families navigating all things summer, from choosing between day camps and sleepaway camps, to building a balance of structured and unstructured time, and to keeping kids safe online and outdoors. Whether your family's summer schedule is packed or you prefer a slower pace, their expert advice has something for everyone.<\/p>\n

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With school assignments in the rearview mirror and warm weather on the horizon, summer is a great time for families to take vacations, spend quality time together and participate in activities they may not have time for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n

Balancing outdoor play, structured and unstructured play, planned activities and downtime can be a challenge for parents. Summer activities and summer camps are great options for kids of all ages to provide routine and an opportunity to stay active, socialize and learn.<\/p>\n

Why summer activities for kids are important<\/h2>\n

You might have heard about the \u201csummer slide,\u201d where kids lose knowledge and skills during their time off from school. While it\u2019s important for kids to have unstructured time to relax, summer activities also help prevent that decline. Whether inside, outside or as part of a community program, activities and camps support physical and\u00a0salud mental<\/a>, brain development and learning, and encourage independence and\u00a0resilience<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fun ideas and outdoor adventures kids love<\/h3>\n

Getting outside is one of the biggest perks of the summer break, and it\u2019s common for kids to participate in sports or training camps during the break from school. If your child is participating in these types of activities, it\u2019s important to recognize the signs that your child may need a break and have dedicated time to just be a kid. Children\u2019s Hospital Colorado pediatrician\u00a0Asia Susko, MD<\/a>, notes that checking in with kids is important in understanding when they need a break from back-to-back sports and to prevent\u00a0lesiones por sobreuso<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always tell families to have ongoing conversations,\u201d Dr. Susko says. \u201cKids may feel like parents have high expectations that they have to meet, so it\u2019s important to check in to see if they\u2019re doing OK with what they\u2019re involved in. If not, maybe it's time for a break or to take a season off.\u201d<\/p>\n

While sports are one way to keep moving, staying active doesn\u2019t need to be planned or expensive. A summer bucket list can get kids outside while avoiding the dreaded screentime hole.<\/p>\n

Try these engaging summer activities as a family:<\/p>\n