“BOO” from the KCC Crew!
Halloween fun and safety for 2020
As with many things in this crazy year of 2020, Halloween will need to be a little different this year. However, different doesn’t have to mean less fun! And, we here at Kids Country Club are ALL ABOUT THE FUN! So, whether you are heading out or staying in, we wanted to share some tips and ideas to make your Halloween a safe and SPOOKTACULAR one!
TRICK-OR-TREATING… Should we stay, or should we go?
Depending on the region you live in and your family circumstances, the answer to this question will be different for everyone! However, if you are planning to head out for traditional trick-or-treating fun, please check out safety tips from Public Health below.
Stay home if you are feeling ill, even if you have mild symptoms, or if you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19.
Turn off your porch light and don’t hand out treats if you are sick, even with mild symptoms, or self-isolating.
Stay within your public health unit region.
Only go out with members of your household.
Only trick-or-treat outside.
Both trick-or-treaters and people handing out candy should wear a face covering — a costume mask is not a substitute and should not be worn over a face-covering because it may make it difficult to breathe.
Do not congregate or linger at doorsteps and remember to line up two meters apart if you are waiting.
Avoid high-touch surfaces and objects, such as railings and doorbells.
Whether you are collecting or handing out treats, wash your hands often and thoroughly, or use hand sanitizer.
If you are giving out treats, do not leave them in a bucket or bowl for children to grab. Consider using tongs or other similar tools to hand out treats.
Check with your local municipality or public health unit for additional advice or restrictions that may be in place in your area.
Also, you can print and display one of the posters below to let people know if your home is handing out candy this year.
AT-HOME HALLOWEEN FUN
However, if your family has decided to stay in, no worries! We have LOTS of fun ideas to help you enjoy a FA-BOO-LOUS night together!
1.PUMPKIN FUN!
Who doesn’t LOVE some good ol’ pumpkin carving! Get your creative juices flowing and make that boring orange pumpkin into a funny, silly, or scary face. Or, maybe not a face at all?!
For some tactile fun, let your kids get their hands in and squeeze and squish some slimy pumpkin “guts”. Then, carefully pick out the seeds and cook them up to enjoy a yummy (and healthy) snack!
Maybe try re-creating a pumpkin version of your own family - don’t forget to include your furry family members too!
However, if ooey-gooey pumpkin guts aren’t your thing, or if your kiddos have a sensory aversion, skip the actual carving and get out your craft supplies to decorate away!
2. CANDY HUNT
This activity is simple and sure to please! Think Easter egg hunt - Halloween style! First, find all the perfect nooks and crannies around your home and yard to stash the Halloween candy. Make it as easy or hard as you’d like, and then sit back and relax as the kids go wild trying to find every last piece!
Photo: https://www.fun365.orientaltrading.com/article/halloween-candy-graveyard-ideas
For older children, or to make things are a little more interesting, turn your candy hunt into a scavenger hunt by simply printing out the clues provided below. Or get creative and make up your own clues!
3. GET YOUR GAME ON!
Family Game Night -- Halloween Style!
Boo Bingo
Play a round, or two, of BOO Bingo. The winner gets … you guessed it … CANDY! Get everything you need to hold your very own Halloween Bingo game at www.artsyfartsymama.com . Or, simply click here to get a free copy of their download! These cards are not only a pefect Halloween theme, but they work great for any age group as they use images instead of words! Thanks Artsy Fartsy Mama!
Toilet Paper Mummies
Thankfully, the great toilet paper crisis of 2020, has come to an end! So, your family can enjoy this game that's both simple and loads of FUN!
First, create teams of two - 1 mummy & 1 mummy wrapper.
Give each team a few rolls of toilet paper.
Set the timer and go!
The first team to have their mummy wrapped from head to toe - WINS!
doughnut EATING CONTEST
This is a game and snack in one! And… come on… who doesn’t love doughnuts!
Tie a length of rope between two trees (or any item that it can be safely secured to) and have each family member sit or stand under the rope.
Tie an individual piece of ribbon to a doughnut (one per player) and secure it to the main rope. You want the doughnut to hang just slightly above their mouth.
The Game: Eat your entire doughnut -- no hands allowed -- without letting it fall off the rope. The first person to successfully finish their doughnut wins! AND BONUS … everyone gets to enjoy a doughnut!
CANDY JENGA
This game puts a chocolate twist on a classic family game! As, instead of using wooden blocks you get to use Halloween Candy!
To start, grab a handful of your relatively flat Halloween Candy (think Kit-Kat, Smarties, and Hershey bars)
Then, take turns stacking one piece of candy at a time, to slowly build a tower.
The first person to knock the tower down loses — AND the winner gets to keep the loot!
4. WIND DOWN TIME!
Well, after all that fun and sugar, it can be hard to wind everyone down! So, what better way to end your night, then snuggling up with a (not too scary) Halloween movie.
Check out the link below for a list of family-friendly favourites! Then, get your PJ’s on, snuggle up together and enjoy!
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/halloween-ideas/g2661/halloween-movies/
No matter how you plan on celebrating Halloween this year, stay safe and have fun! Oh, and take lots of pictures to send our way! We would LOVE to see your smiling faces decked out in your costume and enjoying some Halloween festivities!
Wishing you all a FANG-TASTIC Halloween!
Your friends at KCC