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Bringing the kids on your next beach getaway?  Check out these great activities to keep your children entertained at the beach. 




13 Beach Activities for Kids

1. Build a sandcastle. Be sure to pack little figurines (princesses, dragons, etc.) and make the castle come to life!
2. Have a scavenger hunt. List items to find such as seashells, snails, rocks, etc.
3. Pack a ball and play beach soccer or kickball. Be mindful of others if the beach is crowded.
4. Bring a boogie board. Ride the waves!
5. Send your kids on a treasure hunt. Bring coins or objects and hide them in the sand and around your area for your children to find.
6. Hold an obstacle course/relay race. This is good exercise and can be as easy as jumping over buckets or towels, running to the water to fill up a bucket and bring it back, etc.
7. Draw hopscotch in the sand. Use a seashell as a marker.
8. Play tic-tac-toe. Draw the game board in the sand.
9. Have a family picnic. Packing lunch? Bring a blanket and eat picnic-style!
10. Collect items and have your child count them. Take away and add to work on math skills.
11. Go for a walk along the shore. See what living animals (snails, starfish, crabs, seagulls) you can spot.
12. Take a moment to relax. Find a shady area or get under a tent/umbrella and read your child one of their favorite books.
13. Collect shells. Find pretty seashells for art projects that will make for great weekend activities later in the summer.

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