All summer long: 5 fun ideas for your garden this summer
All summer long: 5 fun ideas for your garden this summer
Summer doesn’t have to mean packed schedules and big outings. Sometimes the best memories are made right at home. With a little creativity (and maybe a good cup of coffee in hand), your garden can be the perfect place for relaxed, everyday fun.
Make the most of your fatmoose climbing frame
Even though there are endless play options when you have a fatmoose in your garden, sometimes a different kind of adventure can make it even more special. Here are five simple ideas to make the most of summer days with your kids and the play equipment from fatmoose.
1. Add some water play
On warm days, water is always a hit. Set up a sprinkler near the climbing frame, or let the kids use buckets to “paint” the patio with water. Here’s a fun fact: all fatmoose slides come with an integrated water connection, so you can easily attach your garden hose for extra splashing fun. Water play encourages creativity and helps kids develop motor skills, all while staying active outside. Check out our climbing frames and see which ones come with slides ready for some water adventures!
2. Plan a mini treasure hunt
Treasure hunts are a wonderful way to encourage exploration and problem-solving. Hide a few small toys or treats around the garden and draw a simple treasure map or give them clues. You can even tie it to the climbing frame: "Clue #1: Go down the slide!" A small surprise at the end makes it even more fun.
3. Make a cozy reading or rest spot
Even the most active kids need a break now and then. Adding some pillows to the playhouse area creates a comfy space for reading or relaxing. Bring out a stack of picture books or a snack box and enjoy some quiet time outdoors together. Creating this little nook encourages kids to wind down while still enjoying the fresh air.
4. Set up a nighttime adventure
Summer evenings have a special kind of magic. Grab some fairy lights, a few blankets, and set up a cozy corner in or around the climbing frame to camp out together. Whether it’s stargazing, telling ghost stories, or a backyard sleepover, memories made under the stars are the ones that last forever.
5. Get creative with chalk paint
Give your climbing frame a colourful makeover, without anything permanent! Just break up some sidewalk chalk, mix it with a bit of water, and you’ve got an easy DIY chalk paint. Kids can use brushes or sponges to decorate the wood panels of the fatmoose climbing frame with their own temporary designs. The rain (or a quick rinse) will wash it away, ready for a new masterpiece tomorrow.
