Holiday feeling at home with children: 5 ideas for warm summer nights

The summer holidays are coming to an end - but family time shouldn't be neglected after the holiday either, right? The good thing is: you don't have to travel far to get a little holiday feeling in the form of unforgettable family moments and a few free hours are enough to make the summer at home with the family unforgettable . Warm summer nights offer countless opportunities for exciting activities and special experiences. We have put together 5 ideas for active families that are guaranteed to make summer with children not boring.

Adventurous night hikes for the whole family

Swap your living room for a forest, mountain or field and experience an exciting night hike together. A real experience with a scary factor for parents and children: Equipped with flashlights and a sense of adventure, you can rediscover your local surroundings on a hike in the dark. Whether you have the opportunity for organized night hikes with children or implement your own ideas : plan an exciting route with highlights such as a scavenger hunt or campfire stories . Scary stories in mysterious places provide an extra thrill.

• Choose a destination nearby – like a forest, a castle ruin or a park.
• Pack flashlights, snacks, drinks and a map of the area.
• Plan exciting activities like a treasure hunt or group games in the dark.
• Tells stories of brave adventurers or funny forest spirits.
• Make sure you have weatherproof clothing, sturdy shoes and enough provisions.

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Camping with the family in your own garden – your micro-adventure

Sometimes a small change of scenery is enough to create unique summer memories with children: camping holidays can also be held in your own garden or at a public campsite in your town - this way you can enjoy time out in nature without having to travel far. When camping in the summer, children discover the charm of something special right on their doorstep. During the day, the tent is put up together , and in the evening, campfires , stick bread and shooting stars beckon . Exciting stories and fun game ideas make the short holiday in the countryside perfect.

• Set up the tent in a flat, dry place.
• Equip your tent with sleeping bags, air mattresses and pillows.
• Find a barbecue or fire pit and prepare stick bread or marshmallows.
• Plan games like charades, werewolves, or storytelling around the campfire.
• Observe the stars and look for constellations or count shooting stars.
• A flashlight, binoculars, bug spray, sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing may be useful.

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Outdoor cinema: cozy family movie nights under the open sky

Turn your garden or balcony into a real open-air cinema and enjoy your favorite films under the stars . With a (borrowed) projector and a (makeshift) screen, the home cinema can easily be moved outside. Comfortable seating, cozy blankets and delicious snacks ensure the perfect cinema atmosphere.

• Build a screen from a white sheet, a white wall or a special projection surface.
• Place a projector and connect it to a laptop or DVD player.
• Create cozy seating areas with blankets, pillows and lounge chairs or mattresses.
• Prepare popcorn, nachos or other snacks as movie theater snacks.
• Choose family films, children's classics or exciting adventure films.

With the right preparation, nothing stands in the way of an unforgettable cinema experience for the whole family.

Shadow Theatre: When Light and Shadow Tell Stories

Immerse yourself in the magical world of shadow theatre and gather exciting ideas for the story , design and implementation . Whether it's a fairy tale, a horror story or a pantomime - behind an illuminated screen, silhouettes come to life and enchant young and old. Build a stage together and experiment with different figures and props.

• Stretch a white sheet as a canvas.
• Place a strong light source (construction light, projector, or spotlight) behind the screen.
• Make figures and props out of cardboard or use your hands and body.
• Practice different scenes, stories or fairy tales for your shadow play.
• Perform the shadow theater in front of an enthusiastic audience of family and friends.
• If you need inspiration, look for shadow play instructions on the Internet.

Using templates or your own ideas for shadow theatre, exciting characters can be created in no time at all. Shadow theatre promotes imagination, expressiveness and cooperation and is fun for the whole family. Tip: Instead of theatre, you can also try a round of pantomime guessing.

Nighttime excursions – rediscovering familiar things

Museums, zoos, botanical gardens, castles and palaces show a whole new side at night. More and more establishments are offering special nighttime experiences for families . Guided tours through dark walls or in the light of flashlights reveal unexpected facets of familiar places. Find out before or during the summer holidays and find places and ideas near you: teenagers and children love the adventure and excitement of exploring outside of normal opening hours .

• Find out about night tours or special evening events in your area.
• Book tickets in good time and plan your journey to your nighttime destination.
• Equip yourself with flashlights, appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.
• Take part in exciting tours through museums, castles or palaces at night.
• Let yourself be enchanted by the mysterious atmosphere and the unusual insights.

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Even more ideas for night-time creative experiences with children

Families with tight schedules don't have to miss out on shared experiences in the summer: with a little creativity and a sense of adventure, summer nights can become unforgettable moments. Our ideas for summer holidays at home are just the start - be inspired by the activities you can do with children and enjoy an active, exciting time with your loved ones. Whether it's a picnic, a craft evening, a sleepover party or entertainment for the whole family: precious memories are guaranteed. So get into the adventure! The world at night is waiting to be conquered by you.

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