Honestly, kids love the mud and the rain, especially when they're dressed appropriately for it. This means they are either wearing clothes and shoes you don't mind them getting wet and muddy in or their beautiful togs are cleverly protected by a waterproof all-in-one or similar. These are truly great for toddlers (especially Kiddikicks Nippers and Runners who sit on the floor from time to time in class).
Here's our top 5 tips for surviving all-weather classes during a typical British Summer time.
1. Purchase a large umbrella (the biggest you've got) for group huddling so you can still catch up with your friends whatever the weather. Wear waterproof shoes or boots. There are some really cool designs out there - you don't have to leave your street cred at home with an old fashioned style wellie if you don't want to.
2. Purchase a good all-in-one waterproof suit for your toddler or child which is suitable for all the outdoor activities you do from log climbing, to snail hunting to kiddikicks football.
3. For older children who can brave the weather, like our Racers group and the Over 5's, bring a change of clothes and shoes and plastic bags to put their wet or dirty ones in.
4. Bring a can-do-attitude to class. Little children perform best when their parents perform too, if you're enjoying yourself and facing the weather head on, they will likely do the same.
5. Finally make sure your registered Kiddikicks mobile is correct and your phone charged on the day of class so you will be sure to receive any last minute changes to your class. Safety is our upmost priority and if we consider the weather to be dangerous on the day, we will text your registered mobile to let you know class is cancelled.