Are you looking for some social distancing summer activities for the family to enjoy this year? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

It’s still possible to have a good time this summer while keeping your risk of contracting the virus low– you just need a little creativity. Here are 10 great ideas for safe summer fun!

1. Head for the beach.

The beach is a great place to practice social distancing as long as you go to one that isn’t overcrowded. The ocean is so therapeutic, and it’s just what we need after all these months spent indoors – not to mention the fact that all that vitamin D from the sun can boost your immunity!

2. Go camping in your backyard, garden, yard or terrace

If your family won’t be going camping this year, why not re-create the experience in your outdoor area if you’ve got one?

You can set up your tent there and agree to only go in the house to use the bathroom– one advantage backyard camping has over the real thing! And if you don’t normally camp, this may be a good time to order a cheap tent and try it out.

3. Have a game night.

This suggestion is a popular one when it comes to social distancing summer activities for the family for a reason: board games are a great way the bond as a family and let your competitive side come out.

You could even give it a modern twist and get some friends or relatives involved with a virtual game night via video call. Each family can be its own team and take turns with other families while everyone watches online.

4. Go fishing.

Going fishing is a great activity that gets you out of the house while keeping your distance. Make some sandwiches, grab your fishing rod, and find a spot on the bay where the whole family can sit down and enjoy for some fresh air.

5. Go around the world – virtually.

Your summer travel plans might be cancelled, but that doesn’t mean your family can’t get to know new places around the world.

Each week, decide as a family on a country that you’d like to learn more about and plan various activities throughout the week that are devoted to that area’s culture, whether it’s preparing food that is popular there, doing crafts related to the country, or putting on some ethnic music and dancing together.

6. Freshen up your interiors.

Interior decorating might not sound like the most kid-friendly of activities, but let’s face it: we’re all getting pretty tired of seeing the inside of our house.

Why not summer-ize your home by adding a few new pieces of decor ? Everyone will welcome the change of scenery, and you and your kids can make the decorations yourselves.

7. Go hiking.

Yes, I know – it’s really hot and hiking is probably the last thing you want to do. But if you go earlier in the morning or later in the evening when the sun isn’t beating down, it can be surprisingly bearable. 

Connecting with nature is one of the best social distancing summer activities for the family after a spring spent cooped up indoors.

8. Make your own ice cream.

This is the perfect time to learn how to make your own and make a family activity out of it.

Ice cream makers are very affordable these days, and you might even have one collecting dust in the back of your cabinet. Have everyone choose what flavour they’d like – the more inventive, the better – find some recipes, and get to work!

9. Have a picnic.

Even kids who aren’t usually so keen on going outside will usually join in outdoor activities that involve food, so pack up your basket and blanket and and head out for a picnic.

You could head for a place you’re already familiar with where you don’t expect to find of a crowd, or search together online as a family for a part of the island you’ve never seen before and explore somewhere new. Don’t forget about our gorgeous sister island – Gozo has some fantastic spots!

10. Have a water balloon fight.

If you don’t have a pool, this is a great way to cool off. Get some water balloons, fill them up and let loose in your garden.

If your kids are young, you can just throw water balloons haphazardly, while older kids might appreciate a more structured water balloon game. Either way, fun is virtually guaranteed!

This summer might be different, but it could end up being one of the most memorable ones your family has ever spent together!