Winter Garden Magazine June 2014 | Page 23

SUMMER W ith the summer months approaching us, it is time to get prepared for all the exciting activities that a summer in Central Florida has to offer. With summer officially beginning on June 21, 2014 there is a lot to look forward to, whether you might have a trip planned to the beach for the weekend or a barbeque backyard party with the family, there is definitely something that summer 2014 has to offer you. I am sure that many of you are looking forward to planning your summer activities around the kids since they are out of school for about three months. Look at this as an opportunity to spend quality time with them, and take the chance to possibly do something that they have never done before. Here is a list of exceptional activities that can be done in your backyard of Central Florida. - Airboat Adventures on the St. Johns River - Deep Sea Fishing at Port Canaveral - Bike Ride on the West Orange Trail in Downtown Winter Garden - Tubing at Wekiva Springs - Disc Golf at Bill Fredrick Park - Eco Tour on the Dora Canal in Mt. Dora - Hang Gliding at Quest Air in Groveland - Horse Back Riding at Crown Pointe Equestrian in Winter Garden - Kiteboarding at Cocoa Beach - Paddle Boarding & Wind Surfing at Kelly Park in Cocoa Beach - Petting Zoo at Green Meadows Farm in Kissimmee On top of your typical lake day or camp out in the backyard with the kids, these ideas should get you going on a summer full of fun. There is fun to be had with adults and children of all ages when it comes to activities like these. If I could offer some advice, it would be to spread your plans out and not try to cram everything together in the beginning of summer vacation. Children will get bored and overwhelmed, and then you will be scrambling on new ideas to come up with. To add, do not forget a few key ingredients to your summer recipe; lots of water, sunscreen, the camera, and of course, a big smile. Story by Kayla Hall