August 2011 Activity-A-Day Calendar from My Activity Maker

Whether you are going on a family vacation, or just want it to feel that way, we’ve got games, activities, crafts, and more to help you get away!

Visit www.MyActivityMaker.com for directions and photos for these and other great crafts.

Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
Theme for August:
Family Vacation / 1 – Make a car or vacation survival kit to help get you through a road trip/vacation. / 2 – Road Trip Activities
/ 3 – Watermelon Day Go to a local farmer’s market & pick up a fresh watermelon. / 4 – Watermelon Seed Craft
/ 5 – Make Your Own Luggage Tags
/ 6 – Check travel sites such as AAA.com and FAA.gov for tips & rules before you travel.
7 – Friendship Day Send a letter or postcard to your best friend. / 8 – Camping Tent Picture Frame / 9 – Read Just Me & My Dad by Mercer Mayer
/ 10 – Firefly Jar Craft
/ 11 – Plan a camping trip this weekend. Check your supplies & go shopping if needed. / 12 – Camp-IN & Firepit Craft
/ 13 – Take a weekend camping trip!
14 – Be sure to clean out and restock your camping supplies when you return. / 15 – Staycation Activity Kit
/ 16 – Movie Theater at Home
/ 17 – Read Just Me & My Mom by Mercer Mayer / 18 – Cupcake Day Bake cupcakes together at home. / 19 –Pretend Trip Abroad
/ 20 – Jean Tote Bag

21 – Take a trip to a local safari park. / 22 –Budgies Craft
/ 23 – Use wooden blocks & plastic animals to make your own zoo at home. / 24 – Hawaiian Lei Necklaces
/ 25 – Hawaiian Grass Skirt Craft
/ 26 – Make some Luau-Themed Snacks to eat at home. / 27 – Make an island in your living room with towels & pillows, & a message in a bottle.
28 – Try some new car games: Look As You Go & the Song Game. / 29 – Talk about your favorite summer memories. / 30 – Summer Scrapbook
/ 31 – Make a custom photo calendar using pictures from your vacation.