Bowling is the Perfect Back to School Activity

Bowling is the Perfect Back to School Activity

With back to school coming up, the kids are about to be super busy. The lazy days of summer are coming to an end only to bring long hours in class, homework, and other activities. When the kids are at school all day, it’s easy to forget to spend time together as a family. A great way to offer some bonding time and let your kids relax in their extra hours is by visiting the nearest bowling centre.

Kids Need Time to Play

Being a good student is important, but it’s equally important that children get some time to de-stress and relax when out of the classroom. If your child is going straight from class to homework, it can be a lot of focus is required hour after hour. Instead, think about giving the kids and yourself a break by scheduling some bowling in between class and homework part of the week. When your kids have time to relax, they’ll be better able to focus when homework needs to be done later on.

Kids Need Sufficient Exercise

While bowling isn’t an extreme sport that keeps the kids running during an entire game, it does give your kids cardio and let them burn off some energy. It’s just a more relaxing sort of sport. It doesn’t have to end with bowling, either. Most bowling centres, like The Planet, also offer pool and laser tag. The latter can involve a lot of running and jumping which is great for the active members of the family.

Kids Need to Unplug

Technology is a great thing but when every minute is spent plugged in, it can get tedious. Taking the entire family to the bowling centre offers a way to put down the phones, tablets, and consoles so you can bond with each other. Bowling is an exciting activity and kids, teens, and adults can all take part. That isn’t something that can be said for many other activities. Make bowling a weekly trip and step away from the video games and Netflix for a little while.

Kids Need to Learn Sportsmanship

Being part of a team is an experience every child needs to have. It will make them into a more well-rounded adult who is ready to enter the workforce. It can also give kids an extra chance to socialize and get to know new people. What’s even better is that adults are likely to make friends at the bowling centre, as well. Everyone can use some time to bond as a team and it’s even better when the whole family is involved.

There are tons of reasons to make the bowling centre the destination for family time when back to school comes around. Consider stopping in at The Planet Athlone to learn more and give it a shot.