Bored Kids? Here's Some Things to Do This Summer

Tired of hearing "I'm bored!" from your out-of-school offspring?

Here's some ways to keep the munchkins occupied this summer.

Picnic in the park

Take your pick from waterfront views at in New Baltimore or in Chesterfield Township. Or, check out our complete list of local parks for a daytime picnic or evening play date.

Shhh! Don't tell them it's educational

Trying to keep the learning going in the hot summer months? Make it fun with trips to your local libraries-- and --and their slew of interesting and engaging activities. While you're there, inquire about the museum pass, check out a DVD or--dare we even say--read a book.

Splash around indoors

Forget the sunscreen and dive into the that offers family swim time and lessons for your little fish.

Catch a flick

It's a promising family movie season with Madagascar: Europe's Most Wanted, Brave, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days and more out in theaters. See local listings at . Or, you can check out DVDs at on 23 Mile.

Listen to music at the museum

Bring the children to for some culture and music at 7 p.m. Monday nights in July. The is held in the events barn behind the museum. For more museum fun, consider the in Chesterfield, in Chesterfield or in Harrison Township.

Exercise on rainy days

American Gymnastics and the allow the kids to jump around and blow off some steam indoors. The Bounce House requires no reservation for regular play while American Gymnastics has open gym 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m. Wednesday and open gym is from 1:30-4 p.m. Friday while Friday Night Flip Out, for ages 7 and up, is 8:30-11 p.m.

Play with your vegetables

Pal around on the veggie play area at the Mall at Partridge Creek in neighboring Clinton Township or bring the swimsuits for fountain sprinkler time at the mall.

Tell us some of your favorite places to take your kids in our comments' section below.

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