We love doing STEM activities with the kids. They’re educational, but they’re so much fun! Learning can be a lot of fun when you do great summer STEM activities like these with your children.
This is a great way to help avoid some of the “summer slide” and keep your kids learning all year long. Not only that, but they will have a fantastic time doing each of these activities and so will you.
Summer STEM Activities for Kids
We have rounded up some amazing Summer STEM activities for kids below. Most of these are ones that you will want to do outside so get your supplies gathered and you’ll be all set for the next nice day.
MARSHMALLOW SHOOTER From 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Use marshmallows or pompoms in these fun shooters. You can set up targets for the kids to try hitting or bring out the measuring tape and see who can send theirs the furthest.
GEOMETRIC BUBBLE STEM ACTIVITY From Little Bins For Little Hands
Make your own bubble wands and then spend the afternoon blowing bubbles. What difference does the shape of your wand make for your bubbles? Your kids will have a great time answering that question.
OIL AND WATER SCIENCE EXPERIMENT From A Dab Of Glue Will Do
Oil, water, and some food coloring make for one fun and colorful activity!
BOTTLE ROCKETS From STEAM Powered Family
You definitely want to be outside (and stand WELL back and take all safety precautions) when trying out these bottle rockets. But don’t they look fun? How high will yours go?
TENSILE BUBBLES From Babble Dabble Do
More bubble experiments! We can’t wait to see what difference the 3D bubble wands make!
CRAFT STICK CATAPULT From Creative Cynchronicity
Use some craft sticks and rubber bands to make simple catapults. Get the kids to experiment with the placement of the various sticks to see if it affects how far they can launch their pompoms (or wadded up paper balls or other small soft items).
LEAK PROOF BAG EXPERIMENT From Hands On As We Grow
Can you poke pencils through a plastic bag full of water without any leaking out? This is one of those “wow” moments for kids!
WHAT MAKES THE BEST UMBRELLA STEM CHALLENGE From Raising Lifelong Learners
Who can make the most effective umbrella? What materials and shapes work the best? This is a fun water play idea that is perfect for a hot summer day.
BUILDING POOL NOODLE STRUCTURES From Little Bins For Little Hands
Cut pool noodles into small sections and then use them for building. So much fun! Who can build the tallest tower? Who can build a bridge that will support your favorite toy truck? There are so many ways to go with this activity.
SUNSCREEN PAINTING From Team Cartwright
What happens when you paint with sunscreen? Let’s find out!
PAPER PLATE SUNDIAL From There’s Just One Mommy
Show kids how to tell time the old-fashioned way – yes, way before their parents were even alive!
BALLOON ROCKET STEM ACTIVITY From Happy Brown House
What could be more fun than balloon rocket racing? This requires just a few inexpensive materials but you’ll get hours of fun out of this activity.
EXPLODING PAINT BOMBS From Steamsational
Last year, we tried out spray bottle painting. This year, we can’t wait to try these exploding paint bombs. Frame these pieces of art and give them as gifts. Or use them as wrapping paper for other gifts!
COLOR MIXING TISSUE PAPER HEARTS From Red Ted Art
This is a great way to teach kids about primary and secondary colors and color mixing.
MAKE ICE CREAM IN A BAG From A Little Craft in Your Day
Yes. We’re making ice cream in a bag. It’s one of the most fun science experiments we’ve ever conducted!
STEM PAPER CHAIN CONTEST From Frugal Fun For Boys
Take those holiday paper chain decorations to the next level with this great STEM activity.
MAKE SUN PRINTS From There’s Just One Mommy
Show your kids the power of the sun by making some fun sun print art.
RUBBER BOND HELICOPTER From Mama Smiles
Wow. This looks like so much fun! How far can your helicopter go?
MAKE CRYSTALS FOR KIDS From Team Cartwright
Making crystals is always such a great activity with kids that has a surprise outcome they’re going to be so excited to see. We thought it was pretty impressive too!
CEREAL BOX RAMPS From A Little Pinch Of Perfect
Let the kids build some ramps and then experiment with launching their toy cars and other items down them. What happens when the ramp is placed at different heights?
RAINBOW WATER XYLOPHONE EXPERIMENT From Sugar Spice And Glitter
Make your own xylophone with some water and glass jars. Experiment with the science of music and then learn to play some simple songs.
BUBBLE SNAKE MAKER From Kids Craft Room
In case you haven’t had enough fun with bubbles yet, you have GOT to try out these bubble snake makers. We think these are going to illicit a lot of giggles!
ABSORPTION SCIENCE WATER EXPERIMENT From Little Bins For Little Hands
This is going to get a little wet and messy so you might want to do this one outside – or in the bathtub!
HATCH DINOSAUR EGGS From STEAM Powered Family
What kid wouldn’t want to “hatch” dinosaur eggs? Kids are such huge dinosaur fans – they’re sure to love this!
LEGO SHADOW TOWERS From Lemon Lime Adventures
Kids and Lego just go together. Have them create towers from their Lego pieces and experiment with the different shadows they make on a sunny summer day.
