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Arts and Crafts
Write poetry This includes basic information for beginners to start writing poetry. Arts and Crafts
DrawYou can invest in an adult coloring book like this one on Amazon. Or get a blank sketchpad and color away. Have fun with this online coloring of a Mandala. You can save your picture and share with your friends or print a blank coloring and create your picture of Mandala with your own coloring box. All colorings are free.
KnitIt might be time to pick up a new hobby like knitting! There are so many things you can make and as fall rolls around fuzzy blankets and sweaters are perfect.
PaintGet some paint and a canvas and let your imagination guide your brush. You can copy something from the internet or go somewhere and paint what is around you. You can even try to copy a Bob Ross tutorial and see how close you get.
Online Activities
Take a courseYou can download Duolingo and learn a new language!Take an online course in something that interests you! Here are the “60 Best Free Online Courses For Whatever You Want to Learn!” Online Activities
Virtual Movie NightYou can watch your favorite movies with your friends using Zoom or Netflix party. If you get on zoom with your friends and you screen share a movie everyone can watch with you! This explains how you can download Netflix Party and chat with your friends while you watch the same thing.
Look at animalsPretend like you are at the San Diego Zoo and look at the cute animals! They offer live cams on many of their animals.
See the sights See different landmarks and experience them virtually!Disney has created a site for Quarantine Life, “Disney at Home.” Videos, story time, theme park recipes, drawing, and more!The Sistine Chapel offers 360 degree virtual tours.The Great Wall of China offers a virtual tour.The Northern Lights are on livestream all the time.
Outdoor Activities
PicnicYou can have a solo picnic at the park or with a friend socially distanced with two blankets. Maybe you can watch the sunset, listen to music, or paint a picture all while wearing a mask and staying away from others. Check out these easy picnic food ideas for your relaxing day at the park. Outdoor Activities
Plant a GardenIf you have a backyard space you can start your own mini garden. You can grow different foods or beautiful flowers. Take a look at what is in season. If you don’t have a big space that’s ok! You can get a mini plant to look after and watch grow through quarantine. You can buy a starter kit or do your own thing. Tip: leftover glass bottles and cans are great to use for a plant! It’s a perfect way to reuse and recycle things you would’ve thrown away!
HikesGoing on a hike is a great way to let some energy out. There are many places open in LA like Griffith Park and Runyon though those can get crowded. Here is a list of other hiking trails open in California! Grab a mask and some water! Remember to stay six feet apart and wear a mask at all times.
Here is another Long list of fun things that are open!
Home Activities
Read Quarantine could be the perfect time to crack open a book and read! Look at this list of 25 books to read before you die. Here are 44 great books by black authors to diversify your reading collection. Home Activities
JournalHere are 30 different writing prompts for journaling and self reflection.
CookQuarantine is a great time to practice your cooking skills and make amazing treats!Here are 50 quick and easy recipes anyone can make without being an amazing cook. Organize or RedecorateWe spend most of our time in our homes or bedrooms. Redecorating or organizing might help brighten up the space you spend the most time in. Look at these cool ideas for inspiration when decorating. Look at this for organizing tips from professional organizers.
PuzzleFree online jigsaw puzzles to exercise your brain. You can also go to Target or Barnes and Noble to get a jigsaw puzzle to do at home.
Group Games
Among Us - Allows you to join a game with your friends as you work together to figure out who the “imposters” are. It’s like the game Mafia but virtual. See how to play here. Group Games
Pictionary - You can use zoom to play Pictionary by sharing your screen using the “whiteboard” feature. Then you look up a random word generator and try to draw it so your friend guesses.
Virtual Escape Room -Take this virtual Hogwarts Digital Escape Room with you friends and see how fast you can escape!