Activities
Activities/ideas for AFK mentors and buddy-parents.
The Gnome Trail in Maple Valley
Are you looking for a fun hike with your buddy? We have just the activity for you! The Gnome Trail is a piece of a larger trail system in the Rock Creek Natural Area. Rock Creek Elementary is on one side of Highway 169, and directly across the highway from the elementary school is a […]
Holiday Science Experiments
What could be more fun than making science experiments this holiday season? Read on for a collection of amazing science experiments that you can do with your buddy while social distancing, perfect for the upcoming season. GROW YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE Now you have a chance to grow your very own Christmas tree sponge with your buddy. Material: […]
Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread houses are a great activity you can do with your buddy. This is a no bake and easy to do on Zoom or social distancing outdoors. Materials: 4 graham crackers or similar rectangular cookies per house Icing/powdered sugar 1-2 tsp water Zip Lock Bags or the icing (snack sized bags) Decorations Icing Tips: To […]
Gratitude Crafts
Take joy in giving thanks in all things! Here are 2 gratitude activities you can do outdoors with your buddy while social distancing: The Thankful Tree This thankful tree is very easy to do. It’s branches display reminders of grateful hearts. Have fun going outdoors with your buddy to collect different types of sticks and […]
3 Fun Halloween Crafts
Halloween is the perfect holiday to do-it-yourself: carving jack-o-lanterns, sewing homemade costumes and baking sweet treats. Here are 3 fun Halloween crafts you can do outdoors with your buddy while social distancing. Pine Cone Spiders Take your buddy outdoors to scavenge for “spiders”. Pine cones make the perfect bumpy base for a DIY tarantula, and […]
Fun activities to do this fall with your buddy
Each idea on this fall bucket list can be done while social distancing, they are very fun and easy to do! Go on a nature scavenger hunt Paint pumpkins together Host a virtual costume contest Find a small and local pumpkin patch to visit Go apple picking If you decide to go on a nature […]
Apple picking with your buddy
Are you looking for a fun fall activity to do with your buddy this fall? Well, look no further! You can go apple picking with your buddy. Head to the Eastside to pick apples at the NW Bloom organic farm. One of six farms on a collective 47-acre property, NW Bloom has apples ripe and ready. They […]
Outdoor Balloon Splatter Painting
Enjoy the wonderful outdoors while creating an art masterpiece with your buddy and social distancing. This is a fun activity and very easy to do! Materials: -Balloons -Washable Paint -Screw Driver -Thumbtacks -Large Canvas -Goggles -Large cloth Instructions: Head someplace outdoors. Lay your drop cloth on the ground if you are using one. Place the […]
Fun social distancing cooking activities
You can easily do these cooking activities while social distancing with your buddy, they are so much fun! Make sure to have the ingredients before your meeting and to always bring your buddy emergency card for any allergies or food restrictions they might have. Make your very own ice cream in a bag Summer’s favorite […]
Fun with books and Storyline Online
Reading a book with a friend is always a good idea! Here are some fun ways to read a book while social distancing with your buddy. Book selection Sticks: Make a list of books you both want to read and write them individually in sticks (you can make yours at home and your buddy can […]