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Social Distance-Friendly Activities and Fun: Staying Safe and Sane During Covid-19

Covid-19 has our lives in upheaval. It’s changing everything, and causing stressors we never knew existed.

I keep seeing one constant need: Whether you’ve suddenly found yourself teaching home school, alone and isolated, or a parent of special needs children (like me), it seems we’re all desperate to find fun things to do while social distancing. 

Some of us can go out and enjoy a walk, others are in quarantine. This Utlimate Guide to Social Distance-friendly Activities and Fun has something for everyone.  

Service Opportunities

Helping someone else is one of the best ways to distract from stress. These are simple and fun ways you can serve while having fun AND maintaining social distance during Covid-19.

Virtual Tours and Field Trips

Coronavirus has put us all on lockdown. Why not “get away” from a little bit with one of these great virtual tours and field trips? (You don’t have to tell the kids how educational these activities are!)

Virtual Tour of The Famous Winchester Mystery House

​30 Virtual Field Trips

Experience Virtual Disneyland Rides

Virtual Tour of Claiborne Farm (Thoroughbred Horse Farm in Kentucky, former home of Secretariat and other famous race horses. FYI: No horses appear on the tour until about 16 minutes in—the first part is touring the grounds and facilities.)

Cliffs of Moher (Ireland)

Virtual Performances

“Art is much less important than life, but what a poor life without it.”
-President John F. Kennedy
The arts add so much beauty and fun to our lives. Take some time to enjoy them! These social distant-friendly performances will entertain and uplift during Covid-19.

  • Special Musical Numbers: A page that provides a growing list of special numbers appropriate for church meetings in the home.

Seattle Symphony
Berlin Philharmonic (Use code “BERLINPHIL” before 3/31/20 for free 30 day access)
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Animals and Nature

I’ve always been fascinated with animals and nature. There’s something wonderful that happens when you connect with the earth and its creatures. These animal and nature cams can help you feel less isolated and expand your world during the Covid-19. 

Check out the beautiful and therapeutic horses of Access Adventure (pictured above), a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization. Access Adventure enriches the lives of people with disabilities and other underserved members of their California community by providing outdoor recreation, open space access, education and therapy, through a working partnership with horses.

  • EarthCam features live and timelapse footage from around the world including animals, landmarks, skylines, tropical destinations, and more.

Classes and Tutorials

Because of coronavirus, so many of us are suddenly teaching homeschool! These classes and tutorials will add a little bit extra fun to your day of social distancing. 

Free eBooks and Audiobooks

Libraries may be closed, but you can still access so many books during Covid-19! These great resources range from free ebook and audiobook access to videos of wonderful books being read to you.

Activities and Education

These activities are both educational and fun, and will add so much fun to your socially-distant day during Covid-19! From simple crafts to STEM activities and resources, there’s a wealth of fun awaiting you.

TV and Entertainment

Let’s face it. Sometimes you just need to sit, relax, and enjoy something fun together, especially when things are stressful or scary, like Covid-19. These entertaining ideas are a great escape and social distance-friendly.  

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