5 tips to manage the chaos these school holidays

Can you believe it? At the end of this week the school holidays will be upon us!

As the school holidays start to creep up, there is always some sense of chaos trying to frantically organize the best holiday break we can for our kids. In preparation for the upcoming break we thought we would share out top five activities to keep the kids busy and entertained and help you enjoy the holidays too. 

1. Sign them up for a holiday program:

Holiday programs are a great way to get the kids out of the house and give them the opportunity to burn off their excess energy and remain active. As well as jam-packed days full of exciting activities, these programs also encourage them to make new friends. With the kids occupied with fun activities all day, this also gives parents the opportunity to relax and catch-up on their work or errands for the day. 

2. Take advantage of the sunshine:

With the holidays marking the halfway point through Autumn, take advantage of the sunshine while it lasts and before the cooler weather sets in. Organize some picnic or playground days with friends and family or even visits to the beach for those last swims. Getting out into the sunshine provides a fun-filled and inexpensive day where kids can have fun while you relax. 

3. Co-ordinate with another family:

In anticipation of the holiday period it is often a great idea to co-ordinate with one of your child's good friends at school or family members with children of a similar age. This means organizing for your child to go over to their house for a day during the holidays and returning the favor on another day for their child. This gives both parents a much-needed day of relaxation or a chance to catch-up. 

4. Plan an activity each day:

Give yourself and the kids something to look forward to each day of the holidays by planning an activity to do in advance. These activities don't have to run for the whole day or cost a fortune, it can be as simple as taking a walk to your nearest playground or baking a cake. Having something scheduled for each day helps to balance the holidays with both fun outings and free time where kids can utilize their imagination. 

5. Think ahead:

Start your holiday planning earlier than usual. As Easter is filled with plenty of school holidays and a lot of activities will most likely be closed, make sure you plan ahead for this shut down period. Book exciting plans in advance and centre them around the public holidays, so a perfect balance of relaxation and fun still remains. 

We hope these tips will help make these upcoming school holidays the best and most relaxing yet! 

Searching for a holiday program to keep the kids busy during the holidays? There will be no shortage of fun at HBF Stadium with our holiday gymnastics classes for the little ones and Kids Sports Club program perfect for 5-12 year olds. Find out more about our holiday programs here.