ACTIVITIES TO PREVENT CABIN FEVER

The bitter cold temperatures, snow piling up, short days and fewer sunlight hours has many of us facing a hearty dose of “cabin fever” from October to March.

The term “cabin fever” was first used when referring to early settlers that experienced long winters in their log cabins, snowed in until the spring thaw. This brought on not only long periods of time confined to small spaces (most of the time with families) but throw in the realness of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and you have got the perfect formula for cabin fever.

Kids are exposed to more passive entertainment like television and video games, but don’t provide the active or engaging entertainment or activity that they get during warmer whether.

So whether you are stuck inside days at a time on your own or with bored kids, have no fear – there are ways to help ease the depression and frustration of caused by the winter blues. Our Vouch user have some amazing ideas and recommendations.

INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS OR SWIMMING

Get all that pent up energy out and bring those kids (or yourself) to a bounce house or indoor playground.

• Kangaroo Zoo

• Defy Denver

• Luv 2 Play Indoor Playground

• Provo Rec Center

• Lehi Rec Center
  

CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS

There are some amazing Children’s Museums around most major cities. Here are some that have been Vouched for.

• Denver Children’s Museum

• Discovery Museum

• Thanksgiving Point

• Museum of Curiosity

GAMES & PUZZLES

Put down the screens and electronics and engage in something that requires brain power and interaction with others.

• Taco Goat Cheese PIzza

• Disney Princess Puzzle

• Exploding Kittens

• Magnet Tiles

LIBRARIES & LEARNING

Storytime or even just hanging out at the library is a great way to get out of the house. Try out some online cooking classes or learn something new on youtube.

• American Fork, UT Library Story Time

• Virtual Online Cooking Classes

• Denver Library Story Time

CRAFTS & PRODUCTS

Give your kids some easy crafts or invest in some indoor products to help pass the time.

• Kinetic Sand

• Origami or Painting

• FIsher Price Bounce House

AQUARIUMS & INDOOR EXHIBITS

Put down the screens and electronics and something that requires engagement and brain power.

• SeaQuest - Interactive Aquarium

• Loveland Aquarium

We would love to know what other suggestions you have to help with winter blues and cabin fever prevention! Use the hashtag #cabinfever on the app or search all the other recommendations there.

Happy VOUCHING!

Cheers,
THE VOUCH TEAM

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