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amother
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 Thu, Jan 17 2019, 12:15 pm
I'm looking for ideas for my kids to entertain themselves during winter break. Unfortunately I'm not home for most of the day so I can't take them out, but I'd be willing to send them around town for a few hours just to get out. Today I sent them for lunch, was thinking of the aquarium but I'm not sure if they're allowed to go there without a chaperone...more ideas are welcome!
2 high schoolers and 2 elementary school kids ages 10-7.
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pesek zman
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 12:18 pm
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You didn’t say where you live but Mommy Poppins is a great resources
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amother
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 12:57 pm
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flowerpower
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 1:09 pm
There’s a paint pottery thing on Coney
They can do ice cream store
Library
Go to the craft store and get a craft that will occupy them for a few hours
Ch childrens museum( it’s not free thought but the 2 younger ones will enjoy it)
Ice skating in Prospect Park- check hrs
Chukee Cheese- you can get a coupon online
Take a trip to Target
Last edited by flowerpower on Thu, Jan 17 2019, 1:09 pm; edited 1 time in total
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doctorima
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 1:09 pm
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Jewish Children's Museum and Kids in Action (indoors), and ice skating in Prospect Park (outdoors) come to mind as great, reasonably-priced local options.
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Rutabaga
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 2:26 pm
Scavenger hunt at local supermarket
Chopped or iron chef type competition for dinner if you trust them to cook
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amother
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 3:20 pm
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But can they go to these places unattended?
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doctorima
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 3:32 pm
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It's not unattended if they're being supervised by responsible high schoolers. Some places may require an 18-year-old, but most won't.
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flowerpower
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 4:15 pm
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What about Kings Plaza? Would you trust them at the mall?
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amother
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 9:57 pm
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Idk kp intimidates me a little. I'd allow it down the avenues around my area but they're used to that
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Surrendered
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 10:08 pm
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Painting or art centers can keep them busy for hours. I second the scavenger hunt idea. Make them run around town to pick up treats and goodies (and do errands on the way). Just needs advance preparation.
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Amelia Bedelia
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 10:25 pm
I had my kids do a scavenger hunt at Dollar Tree. They can pair up or work individually. They each had a list of 10-12 items to find, and after we purchased the items, we compared our purchases.
For example:
Something cute
Something soft
Something related to winter
Something beginning with the letter B
Something that comes in pairs
Something silly
Something blue
Something you can wear
Something to give to someone you love
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amother
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Thu, Jan 17 2019, 10:29 pm
Oh I absolutely love these ideas!!
1. In dollar tree for themselves and 2. Clues for my shopping list! "something orange and long that relates to" ehhh what's up doc! " carrots!
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