Make the most of the summer season with your kids! This summer bucket list for kids is full of fun and creative activities will provide hours of entertainment. From outdoor exploration to creative crafts, check off each one as you make summer memories. Try this bucket list of summer activities with your kids today!
The lazy days of summer are upon us and this is the perfect time for kids to make some amazing memories. Forget the days of sitting inside and playing video games and complaining about how there is nothing to do! There are so many activities for kids to do this summer. From camping to hula hooping to playing truth or dare, there is something for everyone. This article will provide parents with an easy-to-implement summer bucket list that is packed with fun activities for kids to do that will create memories that last a lifetime. So get ready to get out there and have some fun this summer!
Summer Bucket list ideas for kids (and tweens!)
These are some ideas that we did growing up in the 1980s and 1990s! All are pretty inexpensive and require little to no prep!
- GO FOR A WALK AT NIGHT
- TURN A CARDBOARD BOX INTO A FORT
- MAKE MUD PIES
- PUT ON A PLAY: My sisters and I would hang up sheets with push pins from the ceiling for the stage curtains!
- PLAY TAG
- GO TO THE MOVIES
- MAKE S’MORES
- BLOW BUBBLES
- PUT TOGETHER A PUZZLE
- SLEEP UNDER THE STARS
- PAINT A PICTURE OUTSIDE
- HAVE A WATER BALLOON FIGHT (or create a water balloon target!)
- MAKE A FRIENDSHIP BRACELET
- GO TO A SWIMMING POOL
- CLIMB A TREE
- LEARN TO HULA HOOP
- SET UP A LEMONADE STAND (or snow cone stand or cookie stand!)
- USE A PIECE OF CARDBOARD TO SLED DOWN A HILL (you can also go ice blocking!)
- MAKE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
- PLAY AT A PARK
- WATCH FOR SHOOTING STARS
- GO TO A BASEBALL GAME
- SLEEP IN A TENT
- PLAY KICK THE CAN
- GO ON A PICNIC
- START A CLUB
- DO A CARTWHEEL
- PLAY A BOARD GAME (here is a list of our favorites!)
- GO ROLLER SKATING
- MAKE A CROWN WITH FLOWERS
- PLAY IN THE SPRINKLER
- VISIT THE LIBRARY
- PLAY TAG
- ABC SCAVENGER HUNT: I love this one that is created with a paper plate! You can also do a color scavenger hunt!
- LEARN A CARD TRICK
- MAKE A HOMEMADE PIZZA
- PLAY RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT
- BUILD A PILLOW FORT
- SLEEP IN A HAMMOCK
- MAKE SUNCATCHERS
- GO GEOCACHING: There is a geocaching app that shows you were ones are close to you! Really fun!
- SET UP A MINI GOLF COURSE
- PLAY HOUSE
- WRITE A STORY
- MAKE A TELEPHONE WITH CUPS
- GO TO THE ZOO
- MAKE UP A DANCE TO GO ALONG WITH A SONG
- TIE-DYE A SHIRT
- PLAY SARDINES
- LOOK FOR DIFFERENT-SHAPED ROCKS (or paint rocks!)
- JUMP ROPE
- BUILD A TREEHOUSE
- PLAY TRUTH OR DARE
- WATCH A MOVIE OUTSIDE
- PLANT A FLOWER
- DO A WORD SEARCH
- MAIL A LETTER TO A FRIEND OR COUSIN
- FLY A KITE
- SLEEP ON A TRAMPOLINE
- GO FISHING
- PLAY FRISBEE
- CATCH BUGS
- BUILD A SANDCASTLE
- READ A BOOK IN A HAMMOCK
- LOOK FOR SHAPES IN THE CLOUDS
- MAKE A ROOT BEER FLOAT
- MAKE STILTS WITH TIN CANS
- PLAY HIDE AND SEEK
- CHALK ART or create sidewalk paint!
- GO ON SLIP AND SLIDE
- MAKE A FLOWER BOUQUET
- RIDE BIKES
- MAKE A SMOOTHIE
- PLAY HOPSCOTCH
- SKIP ROCKS
- MAKE TREASURE MAP
- LEARN ORIGAMI
- WATCH THE SUNRISE
- CREATE A FAIRY GARDEN
- MAKE SLIME
- LAZER MAZE WITH STRING
I tried to create a variety of activities, games, food, etc! But I do have a whole kids craft camp with loads of ideas to have a blast for the art lover!
How to use these free printables
Printing them out
If you are looking for a great printer to use – I love my HP! I wrote up a whole post why The reasons I love the printer. This post also shows how you can ensure you get the best prints by adjusting your settings!Â
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PRINTER: You can also upload the files to staples or office max and have them print them! Sometimes the local library has a printer for public use!
But if you want to make this into a giant version- you can print them huge! It’s relatively inexpensive. I have a blog post that walks you through how to print big engineering prints at staples or office max!
Cutting them out
You can print these out OR you can cut them up into little strips and fold them up and place in a cup! Then when the kids are bored, they can draw something from the cup!
Laminating
Some printables (like my chore charts or playdoh activity mats) hold up a little better when they are laminated! I Laminate everything I can! I got this Scotch Laminator for Christmas a few years ago and I love it! If you laminate the summer to do list, you could use a dry erase marker and reuse them year after year!Â
Summer Bucket list for kids free printable:Â
This is just a list of ideas to inspire you to have some good clean simple summer fun!  You will want to use Google, Pinterest, or youtube for recipe inspiration and how-to instructions on some of these ideas.
Click on the image below and the printables will automatically open in a new window.
I love making printables! You can find my whole collection of Free Printables here!
These printables are 100% free! But I would love for you to pin or share this post to help others find it!Â
This bucket list can be tailored to fit your family’s preferences. You can add in visits to nearby parks, interactions with nature, and exploration of the local community. Make your summer memorable and exciting for your kids by creating a bucket list that will surely come with a lot of interesting and unforgettable memories. It’s time to get creative, plan ahead, and let the summer fun begin!
You can also print out this summer to do list and have your kids fill it out with some of their favorite activities!
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