Take Time for Fun At Home Series
We would like to introduce our Take Time For Fun At Home Series! Each day, we will post an activity for your family to complete at home. When you're finished, email a photo with your activity to hello@parkfun.com—we'll share your photo on our social media pages! At the end of the series, photos with the most likes will win prizes!
ABC Hunt
Make your daily walk or drive around the neighborhood even more fun with this simple game!
Download the template here.
Virtual 5k
Lace up and run/walk 3 miles at your own pace, on your own schedule! Each participant will receive a T-shirt and the chance to win a grand prize from Xtra Mile Running! Click here to register.
Food Coloring Tie-Dye
Have some fun with this easy-to-make food coloring tie-dye!
YOU'LL NEED:
- A water bottle(s) with a squeeze cap (or you can use a recycled shampoo bottle)
- Food coloring
- Water
Fill bottle (must have a squeeze cap) with a 1/2 cup of water and approximately 8 drops of food coloring.
Use a different water bottle for each color of tie-dye you make. Or, rinse thoroughly and reuse.
Once the tie-dye solution is ready, follow these steps to turn your plain white T-shirt into a colorful masterpiece.
- Use a large bowl or bucket and mix one part water with one part vinegar—soak the fabric for one hour. Then, wring the T-shirt.
- Choose your tie-dye design! Roll the T-shirt and tie three or four elastic bands around the fabric, or pinch it together in the middle and secure with an elastic band to create a spiral design.
- Use the squirt bottle to stain a different area of the T-shirt with different colors.
- Once the T-shirt is completely covered, place it in a resealable plastic bag overnight.
Memorial Day Handprint Wreath
Create this patriotic wreath to hang on your door this Memorial Day!
- Trace your hand several times on red, white and blue paper (or you can use white paper and color the handprints).
- Use scissors to cut out each handprint. Then, cut out the center of a paper plate (you can also create your own outer rim with construction paper or cardboard).
- Arrange and glue the red, white and blue handprints on the rim of the paper plate.
Coffee Filter Stained Glass
Have some fun with this colorful "stained glass" art project! We recommend doing this activity outside, or on a washable surface.
What you need: Coffee Filters | Washable Markers | Spray Bottle (With Water) | Sharpie (Optional)
- Color as much of the coffee filter as you can with different colored markers. You can also use a sharpie to draw an outline of an object to color (butterfly, tree, etc.). The sharpie will not bleed once water is added.
- Once you're finished coloring, use a spray bottle to spray the colored coffee filter with water (the more water you spray, the more the colors will blend together).
- Let it dry over night. Once it's dry, hang it in front of your window!
3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
2 cups frozen strawberries | 1 banana (not frozen) | 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Combine all three ingredients in a blender/food processor, or place in a bowl and use an electric mixer. Blend until smooth.
- Scoop into a bowl or cup and add your favorite toppings! YUM!
Recipe is for 1-2 servings.
Floor Core Workout
Start out the week with this great core workout! https://youtu.be/QFomBsbRozo
- 30-Second Plank
- 30 Mountain Climbers
- 15 Jackknives (right side)
- 15 Jackknives (left side)
- 30 Swimmers
15-30 second rest. Repeat 4x.
Congrats 2020 Grads Coloring Sheet
We are so proud of all the 2020 graduates in our community! Print and color this sign to put in your window to honor all of the amazing students graduating this spring! �
Click here to download the template.
Cardio-Strength Combo
Get up and move with this cardio-strength workout! https://youtu.be/7-kdZhnZWF8
- 10 Curtsy Lunges
- 10 Skaters
- 10 Curtsy Lunges (other side)
- 10 Skaters
- 10 Reverse Bridge Reaches
15-30 second rest. Repeat 4x.
Homemade Bubbles
Whether you ran out of bubbles, or simply want to make your own, this is a fun and easy activity your kids will love!
You'll need: 4 cups warm water | 1/2 cup dish soap | 1/2 cup sugar
- Mix the sugar and water and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the dish soap and stir.
- Let sit for a few hours (this step is optional, but letting the solution sit will make it work a little better).
- Pour the solution into a cup or mason jar to take outside.
- Have fun blowing bubbles!
If you don't have any bubble wands, click here for a few different ways to make your own.
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
This fun outdoor scavenger hunt comes with a twist—kids can be creative and draw what they find!
Download the template here.
Kickboxing Workout
Get your heart pumping with this fun kickboxing routine! 🥊 https://youtu.be/AuW9c-BzFSQ
30 seconds each:
- Jab-Jab-Cross
- Bob and Weave
- Front and Back Kicks
- Speed Bag Punches
15-30 second rest. Repeat 4x (2x on the right side, 2x on the left side)
Thumbprint Mother's Day Craft
Shout-out to all of the wonderful moms out there! Here is a fun craft to do with your little ones this weekend. Thumbprints can be made using washable markers or washable paint.
Click here to print out the flower pot poem template.
Pilates Workout
Push yourself with this fun Pilates workout! https://youtu.be/rfCMlOszAH0
- 100 Arm Pulses
- 12 Reverse Crunches
- 12 Side Plank Dips (Right)
- 12 Airplanes
- 12 Side Plank Dips (Left)
15-30 second rest. Repeat 4x.
3-Ingredient Pancake Recipe
Make breakfast for dinner with this easy and healthy 3-ingredient recipe!
- Using a fork, mash the banana in a bowl.
- Add eggs and cinnamon and stir.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Drop small spoonfuls of batter and cook until each side is golden brown.
- Add your favorite toppings! (We recommend honey or maple syrup with fresh fruit! )
Recipe is for 1-2 servings.
Teacher Appreciation Day Coloring Sheet
Print and color this sign to put in your window as a "thank you" to all of the wonderful teachers who work and/or live in Schaumburg!
Click here to download the template.
Arm Workout
No excuses! Start out the week with this great arm workout that can be done with dumbbells, household items or no weight at all! https://youtu.be/fSWCQhHUaig
- 12 In and Out Bicep Curls
- 12 Tricep Straight Arm Lifts
- 12 Back Flys
- 12 Lateral Lifts
- 12 Chest Flys
15-30 second rest. Repeat 3x.
Time Capsule Activity
This time capsule activity is fun for all ages (even adults)!
- Gather items to put in your time capsule (photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, toys, etc.).
- Print and fill out these time capsule worksheets here: https://bit.ly/2z0N5sO (for kids) or https://bit.ly/3aSuwo4 (for adults).
- Place all of your items and worksheets in a container (if you are planning on burying your time capsule outside, be sure to use a waterproof container).
- Hide your time capsule in the back of a closet, under a bed, in the garage or even bury it in the backyard!
- Choose the duration of your time capsule (6 months, a year or even longer) and mark your calendar!
Cardio Workout
Work up a sweat with this awesome cardio workout! https://youtu.be/uGyWxU7zYrY
- Shuffle Touch-Downs
- Squat Thrusts
- Jog in Place
- Jumping Lunges
- Crunches
15-30 second rest. Repeat 4x.
Illinos Shotokan Karate Clubs Online Karate Classes
Our friends at Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs put together some great online classes that children can do right at home! View the classes here: https://bit.ly/2W55jBm
Post-Quarantine Bucket List Jar
Instead of being disappointed by all of the things you can't do right now, get excited about all of the things you get to look forward to!
- Think about all the things you can't do right now, but can't wait to do once quarantine is over.
- Write down each of the activities on a sticky note (or any piece of paper) and put them in a jar or container.
- Now you have a whole bunch of activities to choose from when quarantine is over!
Leg Workout
Check out this awesome leg workout that can be done with dumbbells, household items or no weight at all! https://youtu.be/JFvpee7yKdM
- 12 Wide Leg Deadlifts
- 12 Heel Lifts
- 12 Reverse Lunge to Knee Lifts
- 12 Alternating Side Lunges
- 12 Split Squats
15-30 second rest. Repeat 3x.
Family Handprint Keepsake
This adorable family art project is something you'll cherish forever! You can put in on the fridge, or even frame it!
- Each family member should use a pencil to trace their handprint on a colored piece of paper (you can also use white paper and then color the handprint with markers or crayons later)
- Use scissors to carefully cut out each handprint
- Glue the handprints to a white piece of paper (overlap the handprints from biggest to smallest)
Standing Core Workout
Engage your core with this great ab workout! https://youtu.be/v9aNKHufuOo
- 15 Standing Reaches
- 15 Standing Oblique Crunches
- 15 Good Mornings
- 15 Standing Elbow to Knee Crunches
- 15 Standing Alternating Glute Raises
Digital Earth Day Activities
Today is the 50th anniversary of ! We're all on this planet together, so let's celebrate together...digitally!
Here are a few great ways to join the conversation, stay educated, and of course have fun (while staying at home):
Skitlles Experiment
Try out this fun, colorful experiment to see if skittle colors mix in water! All you need are skittles, a white plate or bowl and warm water. https://youtu.be/W9RGsKZzIBg
- Step 1: Arrange the skittles in any pattern on a white plate or bowl (we chose a rainbow pattern!).
- Step 2: Carefully pour warm water in the middle of the plate until it reaches all of the skittles (just barely covering each).
- Step 3: Sit back and observe!
Barre Arm Challenge
This arm workout can be done with dumbbells, household items or no weight at all! https://youtu.be/rOyvsfDyqkY
1 minute of each:
- Bicep Reaches
- Lateral Arm Cirlces
- Pulse Pops
- Running Man
- Upright Chest Presses
15-30 second rest. Repeat 2x.
Cardio-Strength Combo
Keep your body moving with this cardio-strength workout! https://youtu.be/ohTkWAu_QAA
- 10 Split Squats (Right Leg)
- 10 Jump Lunges
- 10 Split Squats (Left Leg)
- 10 Jump Lunges
- 10 Lizard Push-Ups
Chalk Art Portrait
This chalk activity is fun for the whole family and makes for a great photo op!
- Use your imagination to dream up a fun background, then draw it on your driveway or sidewalk.
- Have your child position themselves on the ground to fit in with the background.
- Snap a photo (from a high angle) and send it to a friend or family member to make their day!
Not sure what kind of background to draw? Click here for more inspiration: https://bit.ly/2XF5SUP
"Thank You" Coloring Sheet
Help spread positivity! Download and color this sign to put in your window as a way to show thanks to our doctors, nurses, first responders and essential workers! (Coloring can be therapeutic, so this activity is for children and adults!)
Click here to download the template.
Plank Challenge
Work out at home with group fitness instructor, Lauren! https://youtu.be/RKzTEczP4jc
- 30-Second Forearm Plank Hold
- 12 Plank Rocks
- 12 Plank Down and Ups
- 12 Plank Tap-Outs
- 12 Plank Jacks
15-30 second rest. Repeat 4x.
Help Bunny Find His Way Home!
Bunny needs your help! Solve the clues that are scattered around the District to help him find his way home! Click here to begin: https://bit.ly/2V0i94D
Recreate your favorite famous painting
Be creative and have fun by helping your child recreate their favorite famous painting in real life with these simple steps:
- Choose your favorite painting (if you don't currently have one, you can choose one now!)
- Search for items in your house that can be used to recreate the painting—get creative, it doesn't have to be perfect!
- Recreate the painting using the items you found!
Hopscotch (Dance Remix!)
This fun activity involves sidewalk chalk and your favorite dance moves (parents, you can join in on the fun too)!
- Use chalk to draw your hopscotch grid.
- Assign a dance move to each number (you can use our suggestions or make up your own). https://bit.ly/2JZngfb
- Toss a rock (or similar object) onto each space, starting with #1.
- Instead of skipping the space that has the marker on it, do the dance assigned to it!
- Once the dance move is complete, turn around and hop back to the beginning of the grid.
- Repeat for each square!
Cardio Workout
Work out at home with group fitness instructor, Aileen! https://youtu.be/szNvNGRYddM
- Mobiles: 20 seconds
- Imaginary Taps: 20 seconds
- Heismans: 20 seconds
- Skis: 20 seconds
- Knee push-ups to child's pose: 1 minute
15-30 second rest. Repeat 4x.
B-I-N-G-O
- Print out this template and mark the space if you or your child have done the activity! Can you get a BINGO?!
- Play BINGO the more traditional way by downloading eight SPD BINGO cards here.
Pilates Challenge Workout
Work out at home with group fitness instructor, Lauren! https://youtu.be/RYlqA4sx7cs
- 100s (full set of 100 pulses)
- 12 Double Leg Stretches
- 12 Bridge Single Leg Lifts
- 12 Side Lying Leg Circles (each side)
- 12 Bird-Dog Crunches (each side)
Have an Indoor Picnic
- Prepare some light food and snacks
- Find some empty space to spread out a blanket on the floor (you might have to move some furniture!)
- Have your child invite some of their favorite stuffed animals to join in on the fun
- Sit down and enjoy your lunch
Design Your Own Puzzle!
*If you don't have a printer at home, you can outline your own pieces using a marker!
Easter Bunny and Egg Wreath Craft
Learn how to do these fun Easter crafts with your kids as Ms. Kathleen, Bock Neighborhood Center manager, gives step-by-step instructions in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ueb0IoEV0U&t=20s!
Supplies needed:
