Top Five Family Weekend Ideas & Activities for Winter

Feb 14
09:18

2012

Graeme Knights

Graeme Knights

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Sometimes a family needs to do something over the winter weekends that isn't just sitting in watching the television. Here are some to of the top 5 ideas that you could do with your family.

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Skiing and Snowmobiling
The best way to spend a winter weekend is by taking a break and making a beehive to the nearest winter resort. Of the many activities possible in such resorts,Top Five Family Weekend Ideas & Activities for Winter Articles skiing and snowmobiling tops the list in the excitement factor.

Some basic ski lessons and hitting the slope would pump up the adrenaline and add spice to the life of all family members, regardless of age or gender. 

Snowmobiling is another similar activity that guarantees the same result. A drive amidst the thick snow in a special vehicle is sure to thrill up the entire family, especially the young ones.

Sledding, Skating, and Snow boarding 
A winter weekend outing need not always be an expensive option such as a ski resort. Apart from skiing and snowmobiling, Sledding, Skating, and Snow boarding also count as all-time popular winter options. Such activities may be done anywhere, from resorts to local parks to even ones backyard. A sledge, for instance may be as simple as a garbage can lid or as complex as a professional sledge. 

Local Activities
Spending the weekend walking around the locality or a day trip to any nearby place, observing and participating in the unique winter events such as winter fares, snowman making competitions in the local park and other such events would be a memorable and enriching experience for kids and adults alike. The entire family wrapped in winter woollies and setting out to construct a giant snowman is sure to leave memories that last a lifetime. 

A visit to a nearby nursing home or rehab centre, to talk and spruce up the life of the lonely and unfortunate inmates there provides the family with much needed perspective to suit the season. 

Camping
Those with an adventurous streak may consider camping in the middle of the winter. With careful planning, the experience can be just as enjoyable as a summer camp, and the challenge would provide a tinge of satisfaction to the entire family. The freezing temperatures and the inclement weather would literally bring the family together, providing a godsend opportunity to promote bonding and closeness.

It is however not to say that winder camping is devoid of any worthwhile outdoor activities. In fact, there are many interesting outdoor camping activities possible only in winter. One example is animal tracking. Many animals hide themselves in winter, and pursuing their hideouts with the help of professional guides is a challenge many people enjoy. Another possibility is a winter hike. 

Indoor Activities
If the biting winter cold puts your family off from outdoor activities, the winter weekend provides a good opportunity to try out some existing indoor activities. While board games and video games are time-tested suggestions, sprucing up such normal activities with competitive games that involves everyone not only provides fun but also promotes family bonding. A round of hot chocolate and a movie makes for a good follow up.

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