5 Fun Summer Activities to Do with Your Family

Summer’s here and so is the ultimate question of how to make use of this time in the best possible way. How to make sure that your kids aren’t stuck to their screens 24*7 and that your family spends some quality time together? We have come up with a list of fun family activities that will make your summer photo album full of happy photographs.

Backpacking in the backyard

The pandemic continues to be a grim reality but it’s still no excuse for not basking in the warm summer sun. Kids love picnics and rightly so. After all, what’s there to not like about a cozy summer afternoon, a spread of sandwiches and chapati rolls and lazy banter amid the soothing green of nature? But you are thinking why are we blabbering about a picnic and all its delights when we can’t step out of the house. Are we rubbing salt on your wounds? Not! We are suggesting that you can do all of this right from your home in your backyard or terrace. 

And while you’re at it, you can also book a virtual photoshoot to get some good family summer photos and have a DIY activity on the side. This way you can get professional photographs while maintaining your bubble. And if you’re feeling adventurous, you can also put a tent and set up camp for the night. It’s a great feeling to sleep under the open sky.

Cooking

Remember those movie scenes where cooking ends in food fights with flour-hurling and ingredient-throwing at the other person? While it looks all fun, as a parent—with your day largely consisting of cleaning up after the mess that your kids make—the idea might not sound as appealing. Some activities however are worth the mess. Cooking with your family can be a great way to bond. They say that a family that eats together, stays together. If we were to take it a step further, we’d say, a family that cooks together, grows closer together. To make things even more interesting, you can turn it into a competition and see what each Master Chef comes up with. Brace yourself for some burnt food, salty bites, delicious mistakes, and memories that will last a lifetime. With a family photographer capturing your cooking process, you can be assured to get some lovely clicks that will stay close to your heart.

Karaoke and Board Game Night

So what if you are no Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper or your spouse or kids don’t know the difference between C major and A minor, who cares? There’s a different kind of fun in listening to your loved ones sing off-key without a care in the world. You know they are not very good at it, they know it and yet the musical evening is bound to be a blast. So buckle up and put your bathroom singing skills to good use! After everyone is done singing to the point that their heart is full and throat thirsty, you can prolong the fun evening by playing board games. You can don your business hat for Monopoly or brush up your strategizing skills in a quick game of Ludo. With a healthy mix of competition and play, this family night will be a sure hit that will add to your family album. You can hire a photographer to capture all those oohs and aahs, the glimmer of hope, and the moments of victory.

Family Photoshoot

When was the last time you all took the time to dress up and sit down for a family picture? Chances are that amid busy schedules and different work and sleep cycles, there’s always some family member who is left out of that quick selfie. And when everyone does make it, someone needs to take the picture, right? Now that everyone’s at home, this is the perfect time to get a family portrait. At Holidaygrapher, you can find a range of professional photographers to choose from for your family photoshoot. You can hire a photographer and book a shoot according to your convenience in a matter of clicks. To make the best out of it, you can even think of a theme or dress up as characters from your favorite TV show or movie. The whole process is a lot of fun and full of hearty smiles.

Viral and her family was captured by Ainsley, our photographer in Sydney.

Staycation and Virtual Tours

So Covid-19 spilled water on all your surfing plans (see what we did there?) and threw your vacation fantasies down the drain. But you can’t bear the monotony of the summer season anymore. You want to enjoy some quality time with your family without the list of chores nagging you in the back of your mind. So, pack your bags and go on a family staycation. That way you can stay safe and still have a fun travel experience. You and your family can swim in the pool and sunbathe by the poolside. All through the duration of your stay, you can just focus on relaxing and having a good time. Since vacation photography forms an essential part of any holiday, you can also hire a photographer for a day with Holidaygrapher to capture all your memories in the luxury hotel. We are a holiday photography service where you can find local photographers for hire who will capture the essence of your experience.

Bela and her husband were captured by our photographer in Bali.

Alternatively, you can also go for virtual tours and digitally travel to those places on your bucket list. Given the chaos that we are surrounded by, it is important to take care of your mental health as well. Wellness travel can be a good step in that direction. When the going gets tough, you can take a breeze in the form of a staycation or a virtual tour to stop and connect with yourself and the wonders of nature.