Summer Survival Guide for Military Families

Six weeks of summer holidays have already kicked off in Scotland, so we have put together a Summer Survival guide for military families. Whether your schools have already broken up or are finishing in a couple of weeks, filling those long days is a challenge, especially if you are currently navigating a deployment.

To help you get through the summer we have put together a collection of crafts, family activities, and challenges. 

50+ Free Activities at ‘Crafty Little Troopers’

You don’t need to spend a fortune to keep the kids entertained. Our website features a massive library of free, downloadable activity sheets tailored for all ages. Many of them use simple items you already have at home.

• There are Quick & Easy colouring sheets, mazes, and wordsearches.
• Step-by-step guides to make piggy banks, fairy wands, sock puppets, and Robin Hood hats.
• For yummy fun, there are recipes for camo cupcakes, pancakes, and DIY cress heads.

Moving over the Summer

We know that getting the family involved in a move can help them process the change in their life:

• For practical help, you will find some great moving labels in our Crafty Little Troopers They are easy to print out and great for the kids to colour in while you are trying to pack everything!
• In our Therapy section, you will find a video about moving home to watch with your family.
• Our x-ray of feelings picture specifically for moving home can help you continue the conversation.
• Leaving friends can be especially hard. Our Little Troopers Letters pack was created to help treasure special friendships.

Take on a Summer Challenge

Want to keep the kids active while supporting a great cause? We are a small charity with lots of plans and we need your help this summer. You can get involved by:

• Organizing a Get Cakey baking event.
• Completing a virtual mountain challengefrom your local area.
• Or if you are taking on the National Library’s Reading Challenge, why not invite friends and family to sponsor each book you read?

Charity founder Louise says, “We want to ensure you make it to the end of the holidays without feeling completely exhausted!” Take a look through our website today to download your free resources.