Moving Overseas and Kids Activities

As you prepare for your family’s international move overseas, let IntlMOVE take care of the shipping of your belonging.
IntlMOVE will handle shipping household goods overseas, so you can prepare for your new life across the globe.
Moving across the world will present many challenges, but IntlMOVE will offer you the highest level of customer service.
Your move consultant from IntlMOVE will keep in touch with you from the moment your household goods are packed to the time when your belongings arrive safely to your new home.

Moving overseas with children can be a great learning experience.
Your children will be introduced to a whole new culture, new food, new experiences and maybe even a new language.
Finding activities for your children in your new country is easy.
It will also help them acclimate to their new surroundings.

Sports and Activities
There are plenty of opportunities for your children to play sports or to participate in many other activities.
If your children already participate in dance classes or music classes, find out where they can continue these activities.
Many extracurricular activities are offered through schools.
However, there will also be community organizations for sports activities or lessons you can pay for through private studios and classes.
You can ask your other parents, people at work or even take advantage of the online expat communities to get suggestions from other locals.
Getting your children involved in activities will help them make friends and enjoy their new lives in their new country.

Getting Outdoors
Even if you are moving to a big city, your children still need to play outside.
Every big city has parks to let your kids run and play.
On the weekends, take your kids to parks where there are playgrounds so they can meet new children.
It will also give them an opportunity to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors!

If you are moving to a colder climate, there are plenty of things to do outdoors.
Take the kids sledding, ice skating or to do other winter activities that children love.
If you live near mountains, teach your children how to ski or snowboard.
This is something they will continue to do for life and a great way to spend time with friends while staying out of trouble.

If you are moving to a country with warm weather, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
A day at the beach can always be fun for the whole family.
Kids can bring their friends, or try out different water sports to enjoy a day of fun in the sun.
Find out if there are local surf schools nearby if you are moving to a country with good surfing beaches.

Events
In any big city, and even in smaller cities, you will always find annual festivals and fairs that take place during different times of the year.
Find out when these events take place and spend the day with your children.
At large events, you will get to try different foods, take part in different activities and get a glimpse into your new country’s culture.

Culture
Museums are a fun way to spend the day with kids – especially when it’s cold or rainy outside.
Children’s museums give your kids a hand-on experience with many different exhibits built for their inquisitive minds.
History museums and art museums usually have activities for children as well.
Introducing your children to the history and culture of their new country will help them to accept their new location as their home.
Check out planetariums, I-Max theatres or other presentations, children’s theatre and movies you children can see and enjoy.

Each country celebrates different holidays.
Research your new country’s culture to find out what holidays are celebrated nationally.
You will also want to know this information to find out if your kids will be unexpectedly home from school!
There might be festivals, parades or other local customs that you can enjoy with your family.
Some of the religious holidays that you may celebrate, like Christmas or Hanukkah, may be celebrated differently in other countries.
Teach your children about the local customs and learn about different things you can do around your new city to participate in the holiday festivities.