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5 Snow Games to Kick Away the Winter Blues in Algonquin, Lake in the Hills
Looking for games to entertain the kids this weekend? Here are some fun ideas for the snowy weather in Lake in the Hills and Algonquin.
Are your kids tired of playing indoors? Here are five ideas to kick away the winter blues.
Snow Bowling
Shovel the snow to create your bowling alley, spray water to create a smooth and slippery surface, make snow pins and balls. For instructions, visit: www.EscapadeDirect.com.
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You could even make colorful ice balloons to serve as the bowling ball. For instructions, visit: www.eHow.com.
Footprint Tag
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The same rules as regular tag except you can only step in others’ footprints. For instructions, visit: www.Kidactivities.net
Ice Block Sculptures
Freeze colored water in ice-cube trays, then let the children create sculptures with the colored blocks. For instructions, visit: Spoonful.com
Snow Treasure Hunt
Fill a cooler with different treats to serve as the treasure box then leave clues to help the children locate it. For instructions, visit: www.WikiHow.com
Snow Graffiti
Use the snow as a canvas and let the children paint it with spray bottles filled with water dyed with food coloring. For instructions, visit: www.iVillage.com.
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