100 Things to Do with Your Child This Summer of 2015 (Part 2)

Part 1 of this list can be found here.

51. Be part of a museum piece

When other museums discourage people from interacting, touching and sometimes even taking photos of the art pieces, Art in Island museum wants you to do just that! The pieces in this museum just scream for its visitors to take photos with them. Visit their Facebook page for more details.

 

52. Learn about our national hero   

The Rizal Shrine Museum in Fort Santiago is looking better than ever before. Last year, it was renovated and modernized.  Splashes of color were added to panels and interactive features were incorporated to make it more visually appealing for young guests eager to learn more about our national hero, Jose Rizal. Read our article about it.

53. Earn some cash

Build a small “business” with your child this summer. Teach her some money smarts and introduce her to a couple of entrepreneurial skills. Here are 5 business ideas you and your child can start.


54. Go camping indoors 

Who says you can’t go camping indoors? Order some pizza, fry some hotdogs and grab a pack of marshmallows. Don’t forget the comfy pillows! You can get these super cute teepes at Pottly Tubby.


55. Do fun science experiments

Science experiments are not only fun, they're educational too! Do this cool invisible ink experiment and write secret messages for each other. Amaze everyone by explaining the science behind it all.


56. Read (free!) e-books

There are loads of free stories online or in app stores for you and your child to read together. This one's about a boy who has a ninja for a grandma. The website where this story is published is a treasure trove of free children's books.


57. Introduce delicate subjects to your child in a language he will understand

Make the complicated topics less daunting by tackling them through a medium they can relate to – children's books. We've got a list of 3 books beautifully written and illustrated to help your child understand some tricky aspects of life and its complexities.


58. Try kneeboarding

This one’s for the big kids! You never know what new sport you and your child might end up enjoying a lot. Kneeboarding involves kneeling on a board while holding on to a rope attached to a moving water vehicle. More info on Pradera Wake Park here.


59. Go on an ultralight plane

Another one for the big kids. Ultralight planes are planes that are, you guessed it, ultra light. Angeles City Flying Club gives flying lessons but they also have short trial flights that let you ride with a pilot. Maybe not for those with a fear of heights, but on the other hand, this would be a wonderful opportunity to conquer them! Pictured above is Kris Aquino's son Bimby trying out ultralight plane flying. Visit the Angeles City Flying Club website.


60. Make your own pizza

This recipe teaches you how to make pizza from scratch – but don't get intimidated! It's really easy. In fact, it's so easy that even the kids can do it. The kids will love the recipe title as well, "Kid-chen Pizza: Pizza As You Like It". Recipe by yummy.ph here.


61. Cool down with the best iced teas in town

What goes with a delicious slice of pizza? A refreshing glass of iced tea, that's what! Spot.ph has compiled the best iced teas for your convenience. Top  10 Iced Teas in Manila 2015 by spot.ph here.


62. Put on a puppet show

First, make these adorable DIY sock puppets. Decorate them any way you want, you can make them into people, animals or even cute monsters. Put a cloth over the kitchen table and hide under it with only your sock puppets sticking out. Take turns doing a show or perform for other members of the family. 


63. Make slime

Let loose and have fun with gooey slime for a day. This video shows you how to make it with your kids. Color it any way you want -- this one’s pretty with galaxy-themed colors.


64. Go to a dinosaur park

Dinosaurs Land in Clark, Pampanga has the first-ever animatronics dinosaur park in the Philippines! Experience their Fossils Museum, Dino Trail, Adventure Ride and Jurassic Safari Ride. Visit their website for more details.


65. Visit Nayong Pilipino

Nayong Pilipino has been refurbished and now feels and looks good as new again. Learn about our country's history, its rich culture and see replicas of famous landmarks. There's also the recently inaugurated Museo ng Nayon which houses an extensive collection of truly Filipino exhibits. Visit their website to learn more.


66. Lip sync to a song and record a video

Pick a catchy song and bring out the camera! How adorable is this mother and daughter duo "singing" in their car? Like them, even your smartphone's camera would do, just don't forget to turn the phone on its side to film in a landscape orientation and not portrait.


67. Actually sing a song and record it on video

You can actually sing a song and film it as well if you like, like this dad and daughter tandem did!


68. Introduce your child to an instrument

If your child is musically inclined, why not take a cue from this little cutie and introduce him to an instrument. The kid-sized and kid-friendly ukulele is a good place to start. Before you do, we've got a list of 10 things to consider before enrolling your child in music lessons.


69. Go ice skating

Try ice skating if you and your child haven't gone yet. It's always nice to learn new things. There are ice skating rinks in SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall and SM Southmall. For operating hours and rates, visit their website.


70. Exercise together

Get physical and exercise together! Turn up some energizing music and do some stretches, jumping jacks, hula hoops or go outside and jog a little. The outfit above is available at H&M stores or through their website.


71. Get some mommy-work done with the kids

Take advantage of the summer break and get some important stuff out of the way, like going on a visit to the doctor’s and the dentist’s or getting your child’s hair cut. Check out our list of 20 things moms should do while the kids are on break.


72.  Build a LEGO set together

This isn’t just for one afternoon. You can build it gradually day by day or maybe build it then disassemble it again, and try to see how you'll fare next time. You and your child can even pretend to be rocket scientists and engineers working on a new spaceship prototype! Find this LEGO set at BricksPhilippines.com.


73. Do easy woodwork projects

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If your kid likes arts and crafts, why not introduce her to a bit of woodwork? This DIY birdfeeder is useful and easy to do. Fill it with bits of grain or seeds everyday and watch the birds flock to your kid’s creation. She’ll be thrilled! Get this birdfeeder here.


74. Try this 3-ingredient no cook pastillas recipe

Make these pastillas and satisfy you and your child's sweet tooth. It's quick and easy to make with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. If your child's old enough, he can even make this on his own (with you supervising, of course). Recipe by yummy.ph can be found here.


75. Try the award-winning Pinoy gelato

In case you haven’t heard, we’ve got an award-winning gelato right here in the Philippines! Bono Gelato is known for its dairy-free low-sugar gelato. They're especially proud of their Mango Ube Symphony, which won the People's Choice award at the Gelato World Tour, but there are loads of other flavors to choose from. Find Bono Gelato’s Facebook page here.

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76. Play finger soccer

This one's for those lazy summer afternoons. It's a fun activity but it's also quick to prepare. All you need are 2 cups, some paint, a scrunched up ball of paper and 2 hands. Hey, presto! You've got yourself a miniature sport game to play with the kids! Instructions can be found here.


77. Spend a day with the grandparents

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Feeling cooped up and stuffy from staying at home too long? Then why not spend a day or two at the grandparents' house? They'd love the company. Plus you'd be nurturing your child's relationships by spending some quality bonding time with the grandparents.


78. Visit a farm

Summer is all about freedom, fun, and the great outdoors – and what better way to capture the spirit of all these three than by making a trip to a real, honest-to-goodness, all-natural, fresh-air farm? Here's a list of 5 farms your family would love!


79. Go to an interactive indoor zoo

Ark Avilon Zoo lies in the middle of Metro Manila and resembles Noah’s Ark in which the zoo is indoors. You can interact with most of the animals in the zoo. Visitors can feed animals like goats, tortoises and bearcats. Visit their website to learn more.


80. Have a tiny teaparty

How cute are these miniature doughnuts? They’re perfect for mini tea parties! They’re really easy to do as well. All you need are chocolate, cereal and sprinkles. This website shows you how. (Caution: possible choking hazards for very young children)


81. Have a themed movie marathon

How about a Disney day with a film list that includes "Tangled" and "The Jungle Book"? Maybe a Pixar-themed night with "Finding Nemo" and "The Incredibles"? You can also watch some kid-friendly scary movies like "The Haunted Mansion" and "Corpse Bride". We also have this list of family-themed movies.


82. Put on a magic show

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Learn some magic tricks with your child and perform them for the rest of the household. You can learn the tricks together and be the stage hand or assistant while the little one performs. This handy book has everything you need. Find it here.


83. Have fun at Dreamplay

City of Dreams has opened the world’s first Dreamworks-inspired education-based interactive playplace! There are loads of attractions to experience like the DinoTrux Repair Game, How To Fly Your Dragon and the Vertical Wall of Awesomeness. Read about it here.


84. Slip and slide at Slidefest

Experience Slidefest Philippines' first-ever family-friendly giant slip-and-slide event in the county. It’s got a slip-and-slide that’s 1,000 feet long! Slidefest will be coming to Filinvest City, Alabang on May 16. For more details, visit their website or their Facebook page.


85. Make your own storybook

Let your imagination run wild and make up all sorts of stories. This website makes it easy to edit and put together your books. If you’d rather have a physical copy, write and draw on these adorable The Lunch Break Project notebooks.


86. Enjoy technology, play some apps

Sometimes your phone or tablet is enough to have a bit of afternoon fun. Download a few kid-friendly apps on your phone for those days when you and your kids don't feel like leaving the house. Here's a list of 25 apps you might want to consider.


87. Help a cause while having fun

Go on a farm tour, stay at the spa, swim in the infinity pool, take a walk in a field, and loads more. The GK Enchanted Farm in Bulacan is GawadKalinga’s platform to shape social entrepreneurs, support local businesses and create wealth in the countryside. To learn more, visit their Facebook page. For inquiries, email info@gkenchantedfarm.com.


88. Create your perfect burger

Let’s face it, there’s no perfect burger. It’s because everyone has conflicting views of what the perfect burger should actually be. Take a crack at building your own version of a perfect burger at BRGR: The Burger Project. Now, they even deliver! Visit their Facebook page to learn more.


89. Make DIY pancakes at Slappy Cakes

Not into burgers? How about pancakes? Slappy Cakes lets its customers make their pancake any way they want it with griddles right in the middle of the tables. Visit their Facebook page to learn more.


90. Have a family game night

Pick a Saturday night and bring out all the board games you own! You could also invite other relatives over for extra fun. Play card games, board games, charades, and everything in between. Or you could join the Toys 'R' Us' Uno Fast Fun Challenge. Visit their Facebook page for more details.


91. Play with moldable sand

Get a chance to play with Cra-Z Sand! It’s sand that doesn’t need water to mold and is completely dry. Toy Kingdom is letting kids experience it during selected dates at selected stores. See the schedule here.


92. Create finger paint masterpieces

Stop worrying about the mess for once and let loose with finger painting. These Wee Can Too paint tubes are veggie-, fruit- and plant-based so you don’t have to worry about the chemicals. Read what we have to say about them and where to get them here.


93. Tour a factory

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a bread factory looks like -- especially one that says their bread isn’t touched by human hands during the baking process? Then here’s your chance. Gardenia is having a free tour of its factory! Visit their Facebook page to learn more.


94. Chill at this cute bunny café

How adorable is this bunny-themed café? The Bunny Baker Café and Cake Studio serves pastries, coffee and gelato made from scratch. And the cakes look amazing! Visit the café at Hemady Square, Quezon City. Read more about it here.


95. Play at Puzzles: Board Game Lounge

Restaurants aren’t usually very fun for kids, but this one might be such a hit that they might just put down that iPad. Puzzles: Board Game Lounge has a shelf full of board games your family can play while you enjoy a meal. Sounds fun, right? Visit their Facebook page to learn more.


96. Do each other's nails

Pick your favorite shade, put on some summer tunes, drink iced tea and paint each other’s nails. Who cares if it turns out messy and uneven, it was still way cheaper and loads more fun than an actual nail salon. Here's Chic’s new KathQueen collection to inspire you. Visit their Facebook page here.


97. Eat out where kids meals are free

Eating out is always a welcome treat for the whole family. Why not stretch your cash a little by visiting these restaurants where kids can eat for free. Check out our list of restaurants.


98. Chill at a donut shop

Picture the perfect chill summer day: sitting in a café, your child munches on a donut and you're enjoying a nice cold glass of iced coffee. That tall glass of iced coffee could be one of J.CO’s two new creations: the White Choco Frappe and the White Choco Espresso Frappe. Only available until May 31 this summer. Visit their website here.


99. Open a kiddie bank account

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There’s a growing list of banks offering savings accounts for children as young as 7 years old as the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas promotes money-wise values to today's youth. Prep your child before going to the bank by educating him on the importance of saving for the future. This article on easy and clever ways to teach your kids the value of money will come in handy.  Then take a trip to your bank of choice together.


100. Do nothing!

Relax, replenish and reenergize for a day by doing absolutely nothing. Let your minds daydream and nurture that parent-child bond by enjoying a chat together. 99 things was a lot to go through after all.


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