Summer with kids often means less structure. I wish I could say it also means the chance to sleep in and more chances to relax, but being a mom is a 24/7 job. Despite having no school, my children still wake up before 7 am and require a decent amount of activities during the day.
Thankfully, we have a park nearby our home that we can easily walk to during the cooler part of the morning or evening. However, for the rest of the time, indoor activities are a must. Hopefully these fabulous summer activities for kids can help your children be engage and have fun this summer!
– Park/Backyard – This is always on the top of my children’s list. Make sure to plan ahead with sunscreen, sunhats and water!
– Play Dough – My children can spend hours playing with play dough. It is such an easy choice, plus you can make your own homemade play dough!
– Finger Paints – Kids and creativity mix so well together. Have the kids throw on some play clothes and have a blast! Make sure paint is washable for a super easy cleanup!
– Board Games – Board games are classic. There are so many age-appropriate games out there you can’t go wrong with this activity.
– Treasure Hunt – Why not take advantage of indoor space and go on a treasure hunt! You make the rules and the children are the pirates.
– Hide and Seek – Who doesn’t love this game? You can add an extra spin on this by waiting until dark and using glow lights during play!
MrDisco says
who doesn’t love finger painting
Cassey C says
Another activity can be make your own slime!
Anne Taylor says
Great list of activities for kidlets! We’ll be spending many a day at the beach with my grandkids hunting for sea glass and wading in the ocean.
kathy downey says
Thanks for this I have the grandkids and when they go to bed tonight I will be hiding some Treasures for a Hunt tomorrow.This will be fun for sure.
Marg says
When painting, I add a drop of dish soap in the paint so that the paint comes off easier when the kids are washing their hands.
heidi c. says
What a fun list of activities!
heidi c. says
My kids definitely enjoy several of these activities! We will have to try the others!
MrDisco says
nothing says summer like getting a little dirty every now and then
Victoria Ess says
Thanks for the suggestions! These will definitely come in handy this summer.
MrDisco says
treasure hunts are fun!
HEIDI C. says
What a fun list of activities! Can’t wait to try some out!
Darlene Schuller says
Wonderful suggestions! Thank you, I’m sure they’ll come in handy while my nieces are visiting a few days.
nicolthepickle says
Glow in the dark lights for hide and seek is a great idea.
Suzie M says
love the finger paints & a hose
Holly says
I try doing a lot of creative crafts. Finger painting is always fun for kids. I haven’t tried making my own play dough yet.. I need to do that!
Janet W. says
These are all great ideas! My grandsons would especially love playing with play dough!
Eldon says
We love play dough!
kathy downey says
Since I read here about the treasure hunt we do a hunt everytime the grandkids come for the weekend
kathy downey says
Finger painting is one of my granddaughters favorite activities
kathy downey says
We enjoy a good Treasure Hunt on snowdays
kathy downey says
I love Treasure Hunts ,they can be so much for the whole family !