Homebound holidays: Fun activities for kids to enjoy - Activities for Kids Over Holiday Break
**Summer Vacation Activities Abound in Berlin and Frankfurt (Oder)**
For families seeking fun and educational activities during the summer break, Berlin and Frankfurt (Oder) offer a variety of options to keep children engaged. Here's a roundup of some of the most exciting events and programs available for young minds.
**Berlin**
The State Museums in Berlin are a hub of cultural activities for children during the summer holidays. One- or multi-day workshops cater to various age groups, with themes ranging from creating flower worlds with drawings and collages to large-format prints of a fireworks display, and even a journey through the gallery to Venice and the Dutch coast [1].
At Kulturforum Berlin, children can participate in a diverse program, including workshops at the Museum of Decorative Arts, Picture Gallery, Art Library, Kupferstichkabinett, and the Museum of Photography. For instance, "Holidays with Flora" at the Picture Gallery allows children to explore nature and art through drawing and collage (August 5-7, 2025) [2].
The Museum of Technology & Spektrum offers interactive exhibitions and hands-on science experiments for families [4]. Meanwhile, FEZ Berlin provides a swimming lake, playgrounds, indoor pool, creative workshops, theater performances, and children’s cinema, making it an ideal destination for themed events during school vacations [4].
LEGOLAND Discovery Center features interactive rides, creative building workshops, and miniature worlds [4]. For those seeking a more active holiday, JUMP CAMP Berlin offers a dynamic program for children aged 8-14, including exercise and games [1]. Intensive swimming courses are also available at five locations in Berlin for schoolchildren [3].
**Frankfurt (Oder)**
While specific details for summer vacation programs in Frankfurt (Oder) were not provided, similar state museums and cultural institutions in smaller cities often offer local art workshops, museum events, and community reading clubs. It's advisable to check local event listings or contact the city's cultural department for more information.
Some attractions in Frankfurt (Oder) worth exploring include the Märkisches Museum and participating in local sports and cultural events typically organized by the city or community groups.
**Community Programs**
The Berlin City Mission offers a "vacation without suitcases" program for children, including workshops, excursions, and a volunteer service [5]. The program takes place in different city mission churches and ends with a festival.
Children with siblings who have disabilities or life-limiting illnesses can attend a summer camp as part of the Brandenburg Summer of Reading [6]. The program also offers a reading club for students during the summer vacation, with participating libraries offering additional activities such as painting, crafting, storytelling, and adventure games.
Sponsorships make vacation camps possible for children whose parents have little money [7]. The Berliner Stadtmission offers various vacation programs for children during the summer, including one-week vacation camps at Dolgensee for children aged seven and up, as well as a summer camp for siblings of children with disabilities or life-limiting illnesses.
**Special Passes**
The Super Vacation Pass entitles users to use the baths, ice rinks, the zoo, and the Tierpark during the summer vacation [8]. The pass is also valid for young adults up to and including 18 years old, and offers free entry to children during the summer vacation at Berlin public baths [9].
With a wealth of activities available in both Berlin and Frankfurt (Oder), families can look forward to a summer filled with learning, fun, and unforgettable experiences.
The Commission might find it necessary to consult on the draft directive protecting workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, especially considering the engaging workshops and interactive exhibitions that families might encounter during summer holidays at places like the Museum of Technology & Spektrum in Berlin. A family discussing their lifestyle choices over dinner could touch upon the topic of how their home-and-garden activities, such as painting collages or art projects, align with their family's summer holiday plans, like the Holidays with Flora workshop at Kulturforum Berlin.
