Summer Staycations FOR
FAMILIES
BY CAITLIN ULTIMO Many summer vacation plans are going to have to be altered this year—that is if they haven’t already been cancelled or postponed. Understandably, families will most likely forgo traveling to either near or far locations and opt to stay at home. That being said, we are all spending a lot of time at home these days. So how can we break away from this new normal and actually feel like we’re getting away from the daily work from home, learn from home, do everything at home grind? Enter the family staycation. Now traditionally, staycations typically involve
“getting off campus” and exploring your hometown or nearby attractions. Maybe it would include a short road trip to a museum or a day at the beach. That’s not exactly the kind of family staycation ideas we’re talking about. Any kind of an excursion to a crowded public place is probably off limits right now. And even if not officially, you’ll likely want to steer clear of these kinds of establishments for a while, even if the quarantine has been lifted. But your family can still escape the dayto-day and enjoy each other’s company by doing new things together. So, clear the weekend and dedicate your time and energy to having fun as a family with one
