Running out of ideas for keeping the kids busy this summer? We’ve got you covered. We have rounded up some of our favorite summer fun for kids ideas to share with you here.
Choose from crafts, games, snacks, and other fun activities. Put them on the calendar or write them on slips of paper and let the kids draw them at random. It’s sure to be a summer filled with tons of fun!
Summer Fun for Kids
GUMMY BEAR ICE POPS From A Little Craft In Your Day
Make your own ice pops at home. You can add gummy bears to them for an extra burst of fun.
MAKE A KOOL-AID SLUSHIE From Eating On A Dime
Or how about a slushie for a special treat on a hot summer day?
COLORED SALT From The Best Ideas For Kids
Colored sand can be really costly – use this colored salt instead and make some fun craft projects.
DIY GIANT JENGA & DIY RING TOSS GAME From A Little Craft In Your Day
Giant backyard board games are so much fun! Make your own and invite over your friends.
ERUPTING RAINBOW VOLCANO From Beyond The Playroom
What makes your own mini erupting volcano even better? Making it a rainbow volcano!
TASTE SAFE MOON SAND From The Best Ideas For Kids
GLOWING BOUNCY BALLS From Growing A Jeweled Rose
MELTED CRAYON ART From Hello Wonderful
SPRING SALT PAINTING From The Best Ideas For Kids
PAPER TOWEL ART From Messy Little Monster
DIY PLAY DOH STRESS BALLS From Arty Mommy
RECYCLE MARKERS INTO WATERCOLOR PAINT From Hello Wonderful
WATER GUN PAINTING ART From Somewhat Simple
HOMEMADE BATH PAINT From One Beautiful Home Blog
EDIBLE FROSTING PLAY DOUGH From One Little Project
CREATE DIY SIDEWALK FOAM PAINT From The Tiptoe Fairy
CREATE YOUR OWN MARBLED SEASHELL ART From Project With Kids
DIY FROZEN DINOSAUR EGGS From Sisters What
FUN BUBBLE PAINTING From Glitter On A Dime
RECYCLED PLASTIC FLOWERS From Left Brain Craft Brain
Aren’t these fun ideas? We think the kids will be thrilled with any of them. And most are really easy and inexpensive to put together. Win-win!