5 Fun autumn outdoor activities



The beginning of March is scientifically said to be the beginning of autumn in the southern hemisphere. 


However, having just welcomed March in South Africa, it still feels like the middle of a scorching summer. 


Nevertheless, the temperatures will be cooling down a little soon, and that could mean less trips to the sea, however, being the outdoor-loving holiday camp that we are, Sugar Bay refuses to let the cooler weather stop us from having fabulous outdoor fun. 

5 Fun autumn outdoor activities: 


1. Go for walks. 


Go for walks, but always find something fun to do while walking. For example, turn the walk into a hunt for pretty leaves and unusually shaped stones which you can encourage your kids to use in a scrap book.  
 


















2. Build stuff with nature. 

Creating little tents or dens with sticks and fallen leaves is a fun activity that allows kids to express their creativity. Try building homes for animals in the forest, this will get them super innovative.


3. Play hide and seek in the forest. 

Try to get the kids dressed in camouflage so that the game becomes more fun and a little more challenging. It’s going to be scenic watching the kids run after one another in the fallen autumn leaves.

 


4. Play outdoor games that allow kids to interact with nature. 
A good one is getting across the stream from one end to the other. The kids will learn how to make do by placing big rocks or even tree branches to mimic the idea of a bridge in order to get  across the stream and over to the other side. 
 

5. Splash in puddles of water or even streams.

Just make sure everyone has their wellingtons on. This can get very messy, but it is indeed lots of fun. Especially, if the kids are up for a water fight splashing challenge.

 


It really is okay if it the climate gets cooler and you can’t rush off to the sea, because there’s always an enchanted forest nearby waiting for you to come over, interact with the beautiful nature and have an adventure of a lifetime… Just like in the story books. 

Let’s head over to a forest this autumn and begin another adventure at Once upon a time…

Sugar Bay is awaiting adventurous campers to join us this autumn and create another "Once upon a time" in our enchanted forest. View our website and book online to secure your place for another fun themed camp this March/April. To view the finer details for each of our themed holiday camps and prices, check out our rates and dates.



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