Stay on the go, in spite of the snow!

Looking for some fun ideas? We’ve got them!

• Take a walk with your kids and teach them the animal prints in the snow.
• Grab a sled and cruise down a slope. The return hike on an incline also promotes a great workout. Safe steering!
• Take the Healthy Futures Challenge!
• Participate in Healthy Futures Events.
• Strap on your skis or snowshoes and get moving.
• Ice skate. Ice skating is a great way to exercise the lower body and engage your core. This popular winter sport balances fun and exercise. Check with local officials before skating on frozen ponds and lakes.
• Build a snowman and see who can be first in knocking his hat off with a snowball.
• Make a snow angel, or two, or three.
• Try snow angel aerobics. Make a snow angel that ‘flies’ in sets.  Perhaps you can make the snow angel as you count out loud or sing along as a group. This is a simple way to get the entire family moving outside.
• Bury some goodies in the snow in a cooler and send your kids on a treasure hunt.
• Play King or Queen of the Snow Mountain.
• Build a snow shelter, igloo, or snow cave.
• Build a snow castle. Who says that castles are just for the beach?  Make this summer pastime a fun winter experience.
• Go ice fishing.
• Pretend you are an Arctic explorer and make some important outdoor discoveries.
• Create a winter version of your favorite game. This is a great opportunity to take Scavenger Hunts (e.g. geocaching), Tag, Red Light, Green Light and other fun games outside.
• Play tag while staying in your tracks in the snow.
• Walk your dog.
• Play a friendly game of hockey in your driveway, or head to a rink.
• Make winter chores fun. Shovel the driveway as a family.
• Make a race. See who can get dressed in all of their snow gear first!

Be sure to bundle up, stay hydrated and wear water resistant clothing.