I read somewhere a few years ago that you only have 18 summers with you kids, and actually probably less than that because once they become teenagers they don’t want to hang out with you. BREAK. YOUR. HEART.
Honestly, I’m already feeling pretty overwhelmed at the thought of having all my kids home all summer. ALL. day. but I want to make it count. I really want this summer to be the best one ever!! especially after the last summer we had)
I’ve compiled a list of things the kids activities to help keep them busy this summer! Let’s just keep referring back to this!

Summer Activity List
- Bike Rides
- Learn to draw on Art for Kids Hub on Youtube
- Nature walk
- Pool
- Chalk drawing
- Bubbles
- Play a board game
- Make homemade Popsicle
- Write a letter to a friend or family member
- Make a craft bin and let them go to town
- Bake cookies
- Have a dance party
- Build a fort
- Make paper airplanes
- Play charades
- Nerf gun fight
- Do a puzzle
- Play basketball or HORSE
- Make a fun snack
- Make a bird feeder
- Play dress up
- Play doctor or vet
- Make a cereal necklace
- Create a scavenger hunt
- Try new parks
- Find a splash pad
- Find a zoo
- Visit the library
- Run through the sprinklers
- Wash your car
- Have a toy wash
- Make a lemonade stand
- Hopscotch
- Take a walk
- Set up an obstacle course
- Make friendship bracelets
- Play a card game
- Make up a dance to your favorite song
- Make the tallest tower with plastic cups
- Water gun fight
- Make a slip and slide
- Make a picnic
- Help your neighbor
- Outdoor movie
- Make play dough
- Have a fashion show
- Have a talent shoe
- Learn a magic trick
- Catch lightning bugs
- Get ice cream
Let’s have the best summer EVER!
