Activities

Activities/ideas for AFK mentors and buddy-parents.

DIY Sidewalk Chalk Color Cubes

You can do this easy and fun activity with your buddy. Try preparing the color cubes together on Zoom and then when you meet you can test your color cubes on the sidewalk while social distancing. Materials Plaster of Paris Tempura Paint Powder Silicone molds Disposable plastic cups Wooden sticks for stirring Plastic zip lock […]

Outdoor Obstacle Course

Build your very own obstacle course while social distancing with your buddy. You will need: Rocks Sticks (Small and Large) Leaves Any other material that you can find outside Instructions: Have fun making the layout of your very own obstacle course. You can start by building a “mountain” made out of leaves, then find large […]

5 social distancing activities you can do with your buddy outdoors

Here are 5 activities you can do with your buddy outdoors while social distancing: Be a photographer Bring along a camera or phone to take photos of wildlife, then you can print the pictures with your buddy and do a collage. Bring a nature collector jar The “nature collector” jar is perfect for keeping treasures […]

A Fun Father’s Day craft and virtual National Parks tour

In June we celebrate father’s day. Here is a fun craft you can do with your buddy on Zoom or social distancing. Also, we have included the details and links for a fun virtual tour to National Parks. FATHER’S DAY CARD Materials: -Black, Pink and green craft foam sheets or construction paper if desired -liquid […]

“Chopped” mystery basket and fun online activities to do with your buddy

Are you up for a 30 minute “chopped” Mystery basket? How about judging a pet show online? Here are 3 fun online activities you can do with your buddy. Cook a “Chopped mystery basket” together  Chopped is a competition of skills, creativity, and wit. You’ll have fun competing with each other. Make sure you are not […]

3 Fun and Free Apps to play online with your buddy

Here are 3 fun and free apps to play online with your buddy. These apps are fun and easy to use! Go Noodle: is a free application to get you and your buddy moving with fun interactive videos you can watch directly on their website or in Youtube. Roblox: Roblox is an online game platform […]

A 6 feet apart picnic with your buddy

To help you get as close to that in-person experience as possible a wonderful idea now that the weather is starting to change is a 6 feet apart picnic with your buddy. You can arrange the details with your buddy’s parents and bring in chairs, a tablecloth and snacks. It is important to always keep […]

5 Fun Science Experiments to do with your buddy online

Thanks to common household ingredients and imagination you can do these easy and fun science experiments online with your buddy. Make sure both of you have these ingredients before starting your call! Invisible Licorice A lesson in: Light and perspective. Did the candy melt or disappear? You might think it’s magic, but it’s really all […]

Easy ways to take care of yourself

Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with stress during social distancing. Helping others cope with their stress can also make your community stronger. Here are some ways to cope with stress: Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic […]

5 Online Games You Can Play With Your Buddy

Online platforms offer a chance to play a variety of games. Here is a fun list of games to play with your buddy this week. Scribble io Scribble is a free multiplayer drawing and guessing game. The game consists of a few rounds in which every round you can draw your chosen word and your […]

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