My first question would be where and when. I presume its a school holiday so knowing where I live there are loads of activities put on, some of which are interesting others not. Think I would ask the children themselves as they are old enough to have ideas.

Why don't you get a simple shorts pattern and let them make a pair of elastic waist shorts. Every child should know how to sew and what better teacher than Grandma!

I used to have my grands for Spring break a lot - of course we had a place at the beach, and we went there to enjoy the sand and water - but they loved the putput golf and water parks. Being that age they may like to learn to make themselves something. Do they had Ipod, or games? They would like to do a carrier for them, I bet. Have fun. My grands are almost all grown, and I miss the times I was able to spend with them.

I was going to say much the same.... well for the grandaughter anyway.... teach her to sew - she'll be forever grateful & is the perfect age to learn.

The grandson? hmmm... is OH able to teach him a hobby too?

Thanks for all the great ideas. I'll let you know how it goes. They come in June. Plenty of time to plan.

Cook with the let them plan the menu and help from start to finish. Also do you have a zoo nearby, It is a nice day trip. Just have fun.

Get them a puppy. lol
Bev

Go fishing, build forts, plant flowers, vegis, etc, take nature walks, go to museums ---

Make something! Find out all the local museums and hands on places kids like, especially the free ones. Are there any outdoor places to go have fun? If you can have a weiner roast with s'mores. Teach them your hobbies, your work and what you enjoy doing. Give them lots of materials and let them experiment. That was one of the best things my Grandma ever did for me :-)