Summer Pleasure

• Take full advantage of warm weather and head to a local park for a family hike or bicycle ride. Many parks offer trail maps so you can plan your ride duration. For extended family enjoyment, don't forget to pack a picnic that includes plenty of fluids. Summertime is also a perfect time for games in a swimming pool or for taking long walks in your neighborhood. For an activity that will keep the family busy all summer long, dig and plant a vegetable garden -- and watch how the garden evolves over several weeks.
  
  

Winter Activity

• Family activities don't have to stop when the temperatures drop. Winter months are a perfect time to try out new events like snowboarding or downhill skiing. Many ski resorts offer ski or snowboard packages that include rentals and lessons -- your whole family can learn together. If you are a family looking for an activity that requires minimal expertise, sledding or snowshoeing are two exciting options. Or stay close to home and design and architect a multi-room igloo or a family of snowmen.
  
  

Activities to Try at Home

• With minimal effort, an abundance of activities can take place in your own home. For starters, get everyone moving throughout the house by producing a treasure hunt complete with age-appropriate clues. The following week get creative and act out scenes from your favorite books. For a full body workout, form a conga line to dance and sing your way through your home -- or you can see how many jumping jacks and sit-ups everyone can do, and then try to beat your high score next time.
  
  

Indoor Activities

• Popular indoor activities include bowling and indoor batting or driving ranges. Another choice is to look to your local fitness facility to see if they offer indoor rock-climbing or a family workout class. Some gyms offer tennis lessons or racquetball lessons. Other ideas for inside play is to head to an indoor playground at your local restaurant or choose an arcade that offers video games that encourage lots of physical movement.