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Babysitting Ideas For Summertime

Five answers for "I'm bored" this summer!

Jordyn Weller
Jul 05, 2016
St John Fisher College
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Babysitting Ideas For Summertime
Australia Family Day Care

Like many teens trying to make some extra money, they babysit! I know I'm working and babysitting this summer, so I need to make sure that the kids have fun so their parents will want me to come back to watch and play with their kids! I'm obsessed with Pinterest, so I've come up with a list of ideas for you steal if you're ever stuck on what to do with the kids your babysitting... can't just watch movies all day!

1. Chalk Obstacle Course

It's kind of like "Simon Says" but they could help you make it with chalk! This is a great way to tire them out too ;)

2. Scavenger Hunt

If the age you're babysitting is able to identify what something is, this a great game to keep them occupied! Take a look around the house and make a list for them of things to find! A piece of candy is always a good prize too.

3. Finger Painting

This a cute craft that you can have the kids do for their parents! Keeps them occupied and it's something nice that the kids have made to put up around the house. All you'll need is painter's tape, a sheet to put down for all the mess, and some of their favorite colors!


4. Rainbow Pancakes

If you're babysitting in the morning, make breakfast fun! Make pancakes just as you would normally, but add food coloring! Yum!

5. Water Balloon Baseball

This looks like so much fun, I would love to do this next time I babysit my little cousins. Fill up a bunch of water balloons on a really hot day and play baseball, how fun!

That's only five ideas, but if you want more, check out my Pinterest!

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