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Beach or riverside day

Digging, damming, skimming — one place, five different games.

  • Out & about
  • Half a day
  • Active
  • Low cost
  • Ages 2–15

What you need

  • Spades
  • Towels
  • Snacks
  • Sun cream

How to run it

  1. Little ones dig, older ones engineer a channel or dam.
  2. Build one big shared structure before lunch.
  3. Finish with a stone-skimming contest.

Keep it safe

Water rules first: agree how far in anyone can go, and keep eyes on the youngest.

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