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Mix Digital Play and Real-World Fun This Summer

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Hey there, summer's rolling in! How about blending cool tech with real-world fun for your residents? We're mixing digital games and activities with hands-on experiences to turn each day into an adventure. The sun's out—and smiles are guaranteed!

 

1. Patriotic Sing-Alongs

  • Setup: Decorate with flags and patriotic colors..
  • Experience: Residents will sing along with patriotic songs on RESTORE-Skills.
  • Real-Life Activity: Encourage residents to share stories or memories related to songs.
  • Extra: Create patriotic crafts like flag-making.
  • Benefit: Builds community spirit and memory recall.

2. Trivia: International Flags

  • Setup: Arrange seating in a circle, decorated with various international flags.
  • Experience: Host a flag trivia game on RESTORE-Skills with residents in groups.
  • Real-Life Activity: Groups use handheld flags to signal their answers.
  • Extra: Discuss cultural facts and landmarks from each country.
  • Benefit: Improves team spirit, global awareness, and cognitive skills.

3. Trivia: Bird Watching

  • Setup: Display pictures of various birds; use nature sounds.
  • Experience: Engage in Bird Watching trivia on RESTORE-Skills.
  • Real-Life Activity: Organize a bird-watching session in the garden or virtually.
  • Extra: Create bird-related crafts or discuss bird facts.
  • Benefit: Connects residents with nature and improves observational skills.

4. Cruise Bingo

  • Setup: Decorate the room like a cruise ship; play nautical music.
  • Experience: Play Cruise Bingo on RESTORE-Skills.
  • Real-Life Activity: Use Cruise Bingo printables for a hands-on game.
  • Extra: Encourage residents to dress in cruise attire.
  • Benefit: Makes the game more immersive and stimulates sensory engagement.

5. Freedom Flight

  • Setup: Create a mini airport setting with “boarding passes.”
  • Experience: Residents “travel” to various destinations on RESTORE-Skills.
  • Real-Life Activity: Set up destination-themed stations.
  • Extra: Serve snacks or dishes from the visited destinations.
  • Benefit: Stimulates imagination and cultural awareness.

6. Slots of Summer

  • Setup: Create a small casino area with tropical decorations.
  • Experience: Play Slots of Summer on RESTORE-Skills.
  • Real-Life Activity: Set up a mini casino with simple slot machines or card games.
  • Extra: Offer mocktails to enhance the experience.
  • Benefit: Adds excitement and improves hand-eye coordination.

7. Fishing Quest

  • Setup: Set up a small pond with magnetic fish.
  • Experience: Engage in a virtual fishing quest on RESTORE-Skills.
  • Real-Life Activity: Let residents catch magnetic fish in a small pond setup.
  • Extra: Discuss different types of fish and fishing stories.
  • Benefit: Improves fine motor skills and provides a fun, interactive experience.

8. Jet Ski Adventure

  • Setup: Create a beach-like atmosphere with wave sounds.
  • Experience: Enjoy virtual jet ski rides on RESTORE-Skills.
  • Real-Life Activity: Organize a water balloon toss session to mimic water activities.
  • Extra: Host a tropical drink tasting with different mocktails and smoothies.
  • Benefit: Creates sensory experience and encourages storytelling.

9. Virtual Travel: Yellowstone Park

  • Setup: Decorate with nature-themed decor.
  • Experience: Watch videos of Yellowstone Park on RESTORE-Skills.
  • Real-Life Activity: Discuss geothermal features and wildlife.
  • Extra: Organize a nature-themed photo area with props for residents to take pictures.
  • Benefit: Provides a virtual nature experience and sparks curiosity and learning.

10. Virtual Travel: Paris (for the Olympics)

  • Setup: Decorate with Parisian and Olympic-themed decor.
  • Experience: Watch videos of Paris on RESTORE-Skills.
  • Real-Life Activity: Discuss the history of Paris and the Olympics.
  • Extra: Host a mini “Olympics” with simple games and activities.
  • Benefit: Combines cultural education with the excitement of the Olympics.

11. Interactive Tour: Explore the Grand Canyon

  • Setup: Create ambiance with Grand Canyon-themed visuals and nature sounds
  • Experience: Take a virtual tour of the Grand Canyon on RESTORE-Skills.
  • Real-Life Activity: Plan an outdoor scavenger hunt with items related to nature and Yellowstone.
  • Extra: "Paint the Canyon.” Residents create their own Grand Canyon on paper.
  • Benefit: Grand Canyon comes alive for residents, sparking curiosity and creativity. 

Let's kick summer into high gear with activities that promise excitement! We've got virtual adventures that will amaze you and hands-on fun that will have everyone laughing and cheering. Come soak up the fun and make this summer an absolute blast! 🌞

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