Don’t forget to pack extra masks in the car and remind children about social distancing guidelines.

Water Play

• Out there: The Valley’s water parks reopened during Phase 2, with attendance capped at 50 percent capacity and lots of safety protocols in place. Wet ’n’ Wild (wetnwildlasvegas.com) requires temperature screenings upon entry, while Cowabunga Bay (cowabungabayvegas.com) has modified slide loading procedures (only members from the same family can share a slide). Six-feet-apart line markings are all over the parks, along with sanitation stations.

• At home: Set up your own water slide in the backyard, or just turn on the sprinklers and garden hose. And no kid will turn down a water balloon fight.

Camping

• Out there: With open air and few people around, camping is one of the safest activities families can do this summer. Go to nps.gov/subjects/camping/campground.htm to find a campground near you. Follow park safety protocols, and remember the No. 1 principle when enjoying the outdoors: Leave no trace.

• At home: Set up a tent in the backyard, make some s’mores in the oven and tell ghost stories in the dark. Download the SkyView app—even with our bright city skies, you’ll still be able to find cool constellations.

Chow down on all-American food

• Out there: The Valley has no shortage of barbecue joints. Order some to-go, and find a shady spot in the park for a picnic. Our many favorites include Rollin’ Smoke, Tucky’s, Virgil’s, Big Jerk and Boulder City’s Fox Smokehouse, set to open in its new location (900 Nevada Way) on July 4.

• At home: Grill hot dogs and burgers, and let the kids set up a lemonade stand in the backyard.