{"id":58066,"date":"2025-05-23T11:18:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T19:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=58066"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:56:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T20:56:00","slug":"summer-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/summer-activities-for-kids\/58066","title":{"rendered":"50 Summer Activities for Kids to Keep Them Busy at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\" style=\"color:#fae550;background-color:#7956c5\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ae92e9\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summer-Actvitities-Featured-Image.png\" alt=\"Fun summer activity ideas for young children. \" class=\"wp-image-58398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summer-Actvitities-Featured-Image.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summer-Actvitities-Featured-Image-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Summer-Actvitities-Featured-Image-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding\" style=\"font-size:4.5rem\"><strong>50 Summer Activities for Kids to Keep Them Busy at Home<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-3rem-padding aofl-waysToShare is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cac72e5565515bed76b2ed0d621b23ca\" style=\"color:#467ff7\"><strong>Share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-icon-color has-icon-background-color aofl-social-icons-share is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"color:#467ff7;background-color:#ffffff00;\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/%20\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-chain  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/%20\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15.6,7.2H14v1.5h1.6c2,0,3.7,1.7,3.7,3.7s-1.7,3.7-3.7,3.7H14v1.5h1.6c2.8,0,5.2-2.3,5.2-5.2,0-2.9-2.3-5.2-5.2-5.2zM4.7,12.4c0-2,1.7-3.7,3.7-3.7H10V7.2H8.4c-2.9,0-5.2,2.3-5.2,5.2,0,2.9,2.3,5.2,5.2,5.2H10v-1.5H8.4c-2,0-3.7-1.7-3.7-3.7zm4.6.9h5.3v-1.5H9.3v1.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#767676;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Fill the long days of summer with loads of activities that kids can do at home. From backyard fun to crafts and simple cooking ideas, there are options to suit almost every child!&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e21807235b7368408cca019ad398552\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#food\" title=\"\">Food\/Cooking Summer Activities for Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eea890e8ba37f3babf728094727d2c3a\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" title=\"\">Outdoor Summer Activities for Kidsb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-124e6b43ac5a4e6bb31e4d7c73f9923d\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#creative\" title=\"\">Creative\/Art Summer Activities for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa04fc02edf1343f9291a95ee913a2c9\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#quiet\" title=\"\">Quiet and Calming Summer Activities for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bdf5f8a500c4b96ad897d207cdb6a05b\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#playdate\" title=\"\">Playdate\/Group Summer Activities for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Most kids can\u2019t wait for the start of summer and a long school break. Inevitably, though, it won\u2019t be long until parents hear, \u201cI\u2019m booooored! What are we gonna do today?\u201d That\u2019s why you need this list of fun summer activities for kids at home. You\u2019ll find enough creative ideas here to keep kids occupied and enjoying themselves all season long!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"food\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Food\/Cooking Summer Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lemonaid-Stand.png\" alt=\"A young girl and her friends putting on a lemon aid stand for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58142\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lemonaid-Stand.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lemonaid-Stand-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lemonaid-Stand-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lemonade Stand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">This activity is an absolute classic! For an added challenge (or side-by-side taste comparison), try making homemade lemonade with freshly-squeezed lemons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Then give kids some cardboard boxes to decorate so they can set up a stand. Whether they sell to friends and neighbors for real money or just pretend to sell to each other, they\u2019ll have an old-fashioned summer blast.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ice-Cream-in-a-Bag.png\" alt=\"Making homemade ice cream in a bag  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58143\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ice-Cream-in-a-Bag.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ice-Cream-in-a-Bag-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ice-Cream-in-a-Bag-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ice Cream in a Bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Use just a few supplies to make DIY ice cream, no machine required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list aofl-no-padding has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c42b2536ebe4542b08379c7f1bec54e6\">\n<li>In a 1-quart resealable bag, combine \u00bd cup half-and-half, 1 tablespoon sugar, and \u00bc teaspoon vanilla. Seal the bag, pushing out excess air as you do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add 3 cups of crushed ice and \u2153 cup of rock salt to a 1-gallon resealable bag. Nestle the smaller bag with the ice cream ingredients inside it, and seal the larger bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now shake, shake, shake! Shake and squeeze the bag for 10-15 minutes. (It definitely helps to have a few friends or family members take turns during this step.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the bags carefully to check progress. When it looks thick and creamy, it\u2019s time to dine!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fruit-Kabobs.png\" alt=\"Making fruit kabobs  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58145\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fruit-Kabobs.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fruit-Kabobs-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fruit-Kabobs-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fruit Kabobs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Cut up chunks of whatever fruit your family loves best: strawberries, bananas, grapes, watermelon, pineapple, etc. Provide long wooden skewers, then invite kids to create their own kabobs, mixing the fruits however they like and being careful with the pointy ends of the skewers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">These make a great healthy snack, although you might consider indulging by dipping the kabobs in melted chocolate every once in a while!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cookie-decorating.png\" alt=\"Decorating cookies for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58146\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cookie-decorating.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cookie-decorating-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cookie-decorating-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cookie Decorating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Bake plain sugar cookies (or buy them pre-made). Give kids bags of colored frosting with the corners snipped off, along with sprinkles, chocolate chips, and other cookie decorating goodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Let each child decorate their own cookie for a treat, and make some extras to share with family and friends.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Green-Shake.png\" alt=\" A young child drinking a homemade green smoothy for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58149\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Green-Shake.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Green-Shake-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Green-Shake-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homemade Smoothies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Smoothies are so easy to make: combine 1 cup of the liquid of your choice, such as any type of milk or juice, with 1 cup crushed ice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Then, add in any other ingredients you like: frozen fruit, nut butter, honey, spinach, carrots, rolled oats \u2026 the list goes on! Let kids experiment to find their own favorite recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Older kids can learn to safely use a blender on their own, while younger ones will need some adult help with this activity.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salad-Bar-Kids.png\" alt=\"Young children making a salad bar  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58150\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salad-Bar-Kids.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salad-Bar-Kids-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Salad-Bar-Kids-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY Salad Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Harvest veggies from the garden or visit a produce stand together to pick out lots of colorful veggies and your favorite kinds of lettuce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Kids can help wash and cut up the produce, laying it all out in separate dishes. Provide big bowls and your favorite salad dressings, then invite everyone to enjoy your at-home salad bar!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mystery-Ingredients.png\" alt=\"A jar with mystery ingredients written on a little slips of paper  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58152\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mystery-Ingredients.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mystery-Ingredients-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mystery-Ingredients-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mystery Ingredient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Write a selection of \u201cmystery ingredients\u201d on slips of paper and put them in a jar. Invite your child to draw one out, revealing that day\u2019s choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Then, challenge your child to help you come up with a recipe or dish that uses that ingredient, and make it for everyone to enjoy. Here are some mystery ingredient possibilities: nut butter, honey, soy sauce, cornbread mix, spinach, pineapple slices, pickles, etc.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Cooking-Show.png\" alt=\"Kids cooking together  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58151\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Cooking-Show.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Cooking-Show-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Cooking-Show-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kids Cooking Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">If your child really loves to spend time in the kitchen, invite them to put on their own cooking show! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">As they prepare a recipe, they can talk to the audience, explaining what they\u2019re doing. You can even film them with your phone and share the video with their friends.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Growing-Plants.png\" alt=\"A young child making an herb garden for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58147\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Growing-Plants.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Growing-Plants-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Growing-Plants-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Herb Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">As long as you have a sunny windowsill, you can grow your own herbs. Let kids pick out some seeds (options like basil, dill, chives, parsley, and oregano are easy to grow). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Buy some small pots and label stakes or signs for each one. Then, plant the seeds, watch them grow, and enjoy adding fresh herbs to the dishes you make together all summer long.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Farmers-Market.png\" alt=\"A young family at the farmers market  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58148\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Farmers-Market.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Farmers-Market-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Farmers-Market-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farmer\u2019s Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Visit a farmer\u2019s market together, then encourage your child to set up their own market at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">They can offer toy or hand-drawn fruits and veggies, sculpt offerings from playdough or clay, or even sell real fresh produce from your own garden to neighbors (with permission first, of course)!<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border u-m-hide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0021\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" 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(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center u-d-hide has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b1a8bbc8ad90f54de00d480aed3ca07\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/giveaway\/family-vacation-2026\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0023\">Click Here for Details<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"outdoor\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8192\" height=\"5464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2447212021.jpg\" alt=\"A DIY outdoor obstacle course for kids  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58154\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2447212021.jpg 8192w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2447212021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2447212021-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2447212021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2447212021-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 8192px) 100vw, 8192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obstacle Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Here\u2019s another classic summer activity, one that\u2019s only limited by your imagination! Obstacle courses tend to include physical elements, of course, but you can incorporate other challenges too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Consider adding stations where racers must stop and write out the alphabet backward, sing all the verses of a favorite song, or answer questions on a few flashcards before continuing. This gives all kinds of kids a chance to shine.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Playing-Tag.png\" alt=\"Fun outdoor games  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58155\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Games<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">This is the season for epic games of Spud, freeze tag, sardines, and follow-the-leader! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Learn how to play all these games and many more here, with options for little ones, groups and teams, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Check out our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/nature-activities-for-preschoolers\/36201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Nature Activities for Preschoolers<\/strong><\/a> for 50 more outdoor ideas. <br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shadow-Drawing.png\" alt=\"Shadow tracing  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58159\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shadow-Drawing.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shadow-Drawing-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shadow-Drawing-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shadow Tracing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">You\u2019ll need a bright sunny day and sidewalk chalk for this one. Take turns holding funny poses while a partner traces your shadow. This is especially fun to do several times throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Hold the same pose each time and trace each shadow in a different color. At the end, you\u2019ll have a rainbow array reflecting your shadow as it changes throughout the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Water-Balloons.png\" alt=\"Water balloon games  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58156\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Water-Balloons.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Water-Balloons-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Water-Balloons-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Balloon Games<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">What kid doesn\u2019t love a chance to play with water balloons? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Try the balloon toss: pairs of kids start out standing fairly close together, tossing their balloon from one to the other. After each toss, kids take a big step backward. Eventually, someone will miss their catch and get seriously wet! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Other ideas:<\/strong> water balloon pi\u00f1ata, water balloon dodgeball, or a water balloon throwing challenge: who can throw their balloon the farthest without it popping?<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-Fort.png\" alt=\"A fun backyard fort made of sheets and boxes.\" class=\"wp-image-58161\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-Fort.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-Fort-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-Fort-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backyard Fort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Haul out the old sheets and blankets and round up all the cardboard boxes you\u2019ve got: it\u2019s time to build the ultimate outdoor fort! (Just remember to watch for rain\u2014a soggy fort isn\u2019t quite as much fun.)<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Toy-Boat-Race.png\" alt=\"Toy boat race  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58157\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Toy-Boat-Race.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Toy-Boat-Race-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Toy-Boat-Race-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toy Boat Race<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">If you\u2019ve got a pool (even a kiddie pool) or access to another water source, toy boat races are so much fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">You can use boats already on hand, or try building your own from materials like straws, wood craft sticks, twigs, bark, foil, and more. Of course, adults should be close by to keep an eye on children playing near water.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fairy-Garden.png\" alt=\"Mini fairy garden  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58158\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fairy-Garden.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fairy-Garden-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fairy-Garden-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mini Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Also known as a fairy garden, a mini garden incorporates easy-care succulents with tiny accessories (fit for a fairy!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">You\u2019ll find lots of mini fairy garden accessories for sale in the summer, or you can get creative and make your own. Old dollhouse furniture and accessories can also work in fairy gardens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bike-Washing-scaled.png\" alt=\"A young boy washing his bike in the summer time. \" class=\"wp-image-58281\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bike-Washing-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bike-Washing-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bike-Washing-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bike-Washing-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bike-Washing-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bike-Washing-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bike Wash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Give kids some big sponges, buckets, gentle dish soap, and towels so they can set up their own neighborhood bike wash station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">You can even teach older kids how to wax the metal fittings. Once everyone has a nice shiny bike, decorate them with flowers and streamers and hold a bike parade!<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Spray-Bottles.png\" alt=\"A young girl holding colorful spray bottles in front of a yellow backdrop. \" class=\"wp-image-58280\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spray Bottle Tag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Fill spray bottles with water mixed with a few drops of washable paint (optional) in different colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Dress in old white t-shirts, then start the game! Give every player a different color, and see how long it takes each person to tag everybody else.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mini-Golf-Fun-scaled.png\" alt=\"Fun backyard summer mini golf activity for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-58292\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mini-Golf-Fun-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mini-Golf-Fun-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mini-Golf-Fun-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mini-Golf-Fun-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mini-Golf-Fun-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mini-Golf-Fun-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backyard Mini-Golf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Visiting the putt-putt course is fun, but the costs can add up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Pick up an inexpensive toy golf set and invite kids to create their own creative mini-golf holes for the family to play together at home instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"creative\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Creative\/Art Summer Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ice-Painting.png\" alt=\"Ice painting with bright colors  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58160\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ice-Painting.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ice-Painting-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ice-Painting-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ice Painting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Freeze a variety of colored ice cubes on wood craft sticks. Grab some blank paper and head outside on a warm day, then use the frozen paint \u201cbrushes\u201d to create watercolor masterpieces as they melt. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/simple-and-creative-summer-crafts-for-kids\/56305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">this summer activity for kids here<\/a> and check out our other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/simple-and-creative-summer-crafts-for-kids\/56305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">summer craft ideas here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Theater-Play-scaled.png\" alt=\"Kids putting on a fun summer outdoor play. \" class=\"wp-image-58279\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Theater-Play-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Theater-Play-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Theater-Play-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Theater-Play-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Theater-Play-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Theater-Play-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backyard Theater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Gather a few friends and put on a show to rival the best performances in town! Kids can make up their own skits or adapt one of their favorite summer stories into a play or puppet show for friends and family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tie-Dye-scaled.png\" alt=\"Fun tie dye activity for kids for the summer. \" class=\"wp-image-58277\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tie-Dye-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tie-Dye-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tie-Dye-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tie-Dye-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tie-Dye-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tie-Dye-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tie Dye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">This is a beloved activity that\u2019s perfect for summer. It can get a bit messy, so that makes it the perfect craft to do outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve already got too many tie-dyed t-shirts, consider dying beach towels, hair bands, or socks instead.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Writing-Poems-scaled.png\" alt=\"A young boy writing summer themed poems. \" class=\"wp-image-58283\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Writing-Poems-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Writing-Poems-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Writing-Poems-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Writing-Poems-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Writing-Poems-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Writing-Poems-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Poems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Invite young authors to compose their own poems about the sunny season. They can illustrate them and collect them together in a homemade book, or invite friends and family to join them in reciting their favorite summer poetry. Use this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/rhyming-words-list-for-kids\/41759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">list of rhyming words<\/a> to help get them started!<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Grass-Hair-Animals-scaled.png\" alt=\"Fun grass hair animals silly summer activity for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-58276\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Grass-Hair-Animals-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Grass-Hair-Animals-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Grass-Hair-Animals-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Grass-Hair-Animals-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Grass-Hair-Animals-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Grass-Hair-Animals-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Silly Plant Hair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Kids love to plant things and watch them grow. Turn this activity into art by pasting a photo or drawing a picture of your face on a paper cup. Then, plant grass seeds inside, and watch the crazy hair sprout! Learn more about this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/simple-and-creative-summer-crafts-for-kids\/56305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">creative summertime activity for kids here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Museum.png\" alt=\"A fun backyard nature display summer activity for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-58238\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backyard Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">This is the perfect season to get out and explore, gathering interesting rocks, leaves, shells, and more. Turn each into an \u201cexhibit\u201d in the backyard, complete with explanatory signs. Then kids can act as tour guides to show others all their treasures.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chalk-Mural-Summer-Activity.png\" alt=\"A fun chalk mural summer activity for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-58271\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sidewalk Chalk Murals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Is it even summer if you don\u2019t spend time drawing with sidewalk chalk? Find a big driveway, a brick wall, or a playground, then plan out and draw an enormous mural together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">For inspiration, look for a local chalk art festival near you to visit as a family.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/painting-outdoors.png\" alt=\"Nature painting  for a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-15242\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/painting-outdoors.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/painting-outdoors-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/painting-outdoors-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature Painting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Choose a beautiful spot in nature, then set kids up with easels or sturdy-backed sketchbooks and some watercolors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Whether they try to capture exactly what they see or create impressionist-style paintings instead, this is a fun and creative way to encourage young ones to study the world around them. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/simple-and-creative-summer-crafts-for-kids\/56305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Get more info on this activity idea here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rock-Painting-scaled.png\" alt=\"A boy painting rocks bright and colorful for a fun summer activity for kids.\" class=\"wp-image-58229\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rock-Painting-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rock-Painting-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rock-Painting-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rock-Painting-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rock-Painting-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rock-Painting-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rock Painting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Buy some smooth river rocks and use acrylic paints to decorate them however you like. Then, leave the painted rocks around town or at the playground to surprise and delight others in your neighborhood!<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nature-Collage.png\" alt=\"A fun nature collage. \" class=\"wp-image-58268\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature Collage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Take a nature stroll and collect items like leaves, sticks, wildflowers \u2026 whatever catches your eye. Back at home, spend some time arranging the objects in interesting patterns, then glue them down to make a summer nature collage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try this creative idea from our Instagram page!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C6pCvO8S1Ot\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C6pCvO8S1Ot\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; 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ABCmouse free 30 day trial. \" class=\"wp-image-57443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Mobile-no-scroll.png 508w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Mobile-no-scroll-246x300.png 246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"quiet\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Quiet and Calming Summer Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-scaled.png\" alt=\"A fun little tree reading nook where a young girl is reading to herself.\" class=\"wp-image-58227\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Reading-Nook-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Reading Nook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Take one of our top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/summer-reading-list-for-kids\/57823\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">summer reads for kids<\/a> outside and find a comfy place to read. A few of our favorite spots: under a big leafy tree, sitting in the kiddie pool on a hot summer day (protect those pages!), or in a backyard tent with a flashlight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nature-Journal-scaled.png\" alt=\"A young girl writing in her nature journal a fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58226\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nature-Journal-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nature-Journal-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nature-Journal-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nature-Journal-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nature-Journal-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nature-Journal-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature Journal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Spend a few peaceful minutes each day drawing or writing about what you see in nature. Note the colors of the leaves, the clouds and weather, the flowers in blooms, or the birds and butterflies. At the end of the season, you\u2019ll have a beautiful record of the whole summer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cloud-Watching.png\" alt=\"A mother and her son looking at clouds for a fun summer activity, \" class=\"wp-image-58224\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloud-Watching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Lying on your back watching clouds might be one of the most calming activities there is. Have fun pointing out shapes and watching them change over time. You can even try sketching some of your sightings, or recreating them later with cotton balls and glue.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Star-Gazing.png\" alt=\"Looking at stars through binoculars on a nice clear summer night.\" class=\"wp-image-58222\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stargazing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Give kids the treat of staying up past their bedtime to check out the planets and constellations visible in the summer. Use a basic pair of binoculars to see what details you can spot on the moon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> The Perseid meteor shower peaks in August, putting on an incredible nighttime show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Origami.png\" alt=\"Colorful paper origami folded birds.\" class=\"wp-image-58221\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Origami<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">The web is full of easy origami tutorials for kids and adults alike. You can buy special origami paper or just use whatever you have on hand. You could even consider trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-experience.com\/plan-your-trip\/to-know\/understanding-japan\/senbazuru-one-thousand-cranes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">fold 1000 paper cranes<\/a> together as a family this summer!<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Yoga-scaled.png\" alt=\"A young girl and her mother doing yoga on a mat outside. \" class=\"wp-image-58220\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Yoga-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Yoga-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Yoga-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Yoga-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Yoga-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Yoga-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Yoga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">This meditative stretching activity is even more soothing and relaxing when you try it outdoors in nature. Even little kids can easily master simple poses like downward-facing dog, cat pose, and star pose.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walking-path-scaled.png\" alt=\"A young child walking down a gravel road out in nature. \" class=\"wp-image-58217\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walking-path-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walking-path-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walking-path-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walking-path-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walking-path-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listening Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Take a walk using your ears more than your eyes. Discuss the sounds you hear, noting just how many there really are when you stop to truly listen.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bird-Watching-scaled.png\" alt=\"A young boy using binoculars to look at birds. \" class=\"wp-image-58219\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bird-Watching-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bird-Watching-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bird-Watching-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bird-Watching-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bird-Watching-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bird-Watching-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bird Watching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Hang a bird feeder and watch for visitors to your yard. Learn to identify the common birds that drop by using free tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/merlin.allaboutbirds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Merlin Bird ID<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Kids will love using the sound ID feature, which identifies birds by listening for their calls!<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chalk-Path-scaled.png\" alt=\"A beautiful paved walking path with side walk chalk drawn on it. \" class=\"wp-image-58166\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chalk-Path-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chalk-Path-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chalk-Path-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chalk-Path-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chalk-Path-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chalk-Path-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sidewalk Sensory Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Use chalk to create your own sensory walk along a sidewalk, driveway, or playground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Include different ways to move along sections of the path (hopping on one foot, backwards, etc.), plus spots to stop for different activities, like touching your toes, smelling scents in the air, or listening for birds or just the breeze.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"playdate\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Playdate\/Group Summer Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Art-Display.png\" alt=\"Fun summer art show activity for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-58285\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Art Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Invite everyone to bring a piece of their own artwork to display in a summer art show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Kids can stand by their masterpieces, proudly explaining their work to others as they tour the displays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Carnival-scaled.png\" alt=\"Boy throwing darts at a balloon in this fun summer backyard carnival activity idea. \" class=\"wp-image-58284\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Carnival-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Carnival-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Carnival-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Carnival-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Carnival-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Carnival-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backyard Carnival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Carnivals and fairs are a favorite summer activity, but you don\u2019t have to wait for one to come to your town\u2014make your own instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Kids will have a blast making their own DIY ring toss, balloon pop, cake walk, bean bag throw, and other booths. Pick up some inexpensive prizes and invite others to step right up!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-story-time-scaled.png\" alt=\"A group of children sitting outside under a tree enjoying a fun summer story time. \" class=\"wp-image-58293\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-story-time-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-story-time-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-story-time-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-story-time-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-story-time-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-story-time-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All-Ages Storytime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Ask older children to choose their favorite books to read to the younger ones in the group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Finish with an adult-led storytime so every kid gets a chance to kick back and enjoy the tales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-scaled.png\" alt=\"Fun summer bubble blowing party activity idea for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-58287\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bubble Blowing Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Blowing bubbles by yourself is fun, but when you get a whole group together, the fun multiplies! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Make this activity even more better with a bubble machine and music for the ultimate bubble dance party.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-scaled.png\" alt=\"Two children looking through a magnifying glass working on a fun summer scavenger hunt. \" class=\"wp-image-58294\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scavenger Hunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Kids of all ages love a good hunt. Create a list of items, break the group into teams, and see who can finish the list first (or bring back the most items in a set amount of time). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">You can offer prizes, or simply compete for bragging rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Even though it\u2019s not Earth Day, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/earth-day-scavenger-hunt-free-printable\/52426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Earth Day scavenger hunt<\/strong><\/a> still works great as an easy way to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Boardgame-Tournament-Summer-Activity-scaled.png\" alt=\"Fun bored game tournament activity for kids to do in the summer. \" class=\"wp-image-58289\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Boardgame-Tournament-Summer-Activity-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Boardgame-Tournament-Summer-Activity-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Boardgame-Tournament-Summer-Activity-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Boardgame-Tournament-Summer-Activity-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Boardgame-Tournament-Summer-Activity-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Boardgame-Tournament-Summer-Activity-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Board Game Tournament<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Even summer has rainy days. Fortunately, those are perfect for board game tournaments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Pick a handful of favorites and rotate kids among them. If you like, you can award points to the winners, keeping track as you go along and crowning champions at the end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Outdoor-Summer-Olympics.png\" alt=\"A group of young kids holding an Olympic sign banner. \" class=\"wp-image-58291\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backyard Olympics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Decide on your events, keeping it simple and inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"> (Not all events need to be physical; include a puzzle contest or rhyming challenge amongst your running and jumping games.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Divide the group into teams and assign each a country. Kids can make flags and learn national anthems as they compete for gold, silver, and bronze.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-Summer-Talent-Show-scaled.png\" alt=\"A group of young girls playing string instruments outside in this fun summer talent show. \" class=\"wp-image-58290\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-Summer-Talent-Show-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-Summer-Talent-Show-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-Summer-Talent-Show-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-Summer-Talent-Show-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Outdoor-Summer-Talent-Show-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talent Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Everybody\u2014yes, EVERYBODY!\u2014has got talent. Hold a talent show that encourages participation from everyone, even if their talent is something silly like reciting the alphabet backward while standing on one foot!<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Summer-Outdoor-Movie-scaled.png\" alt=\"Fun outdoor movies night activity idea for kids to do in the summer. \" class=\"wp-image-58288\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Summer-Outdoor-Movie-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Summer-Outdoor-Movie-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Summer-Outdoor-Movie-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Summer-Outdoor-Movie-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Summer-Outdoor-Movie-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Summer-Outdoor-Movie-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Movie Night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">With a big white sheet and an inexpensive projector, you can hold a neighborhood movie night in your own backyard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Pop some popcorn and stock up on sweet treats, then spread out some blankets and watch a flick under the stars.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Camping-scaled.png\" alt=\"Two kids running in front of a tent set up in the backyard for this fun summer activity. \" class=\"wp-image-58286\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Camping-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Camping-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Camping-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Camping-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Camping-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daytime Camp Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Some kids might be a little too small for an overnight camp out, so hold one during the day instead! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Set up tents, roast marshmallows, tell campfire stories, and then take an afternoon nap under the canvas. This is just as much fun as an overnight but comes with the perk of fewer mosquitos!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"9\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-9\" class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul style=\"color:#01075f; letter-spacing:0.5px;\" class=\"columns-3 aofl-advice-profile-posts wp-block-post-template has-text-color is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-90433\" class=\"wp-block-post post-90433 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-printables-and-worksheets tag-coloring-pages tag-holidays-and-seasons tag-nature tag-summer\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coloring-Page-Camping-featured-imagev2.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Collage of black-and-white camping coloring pages scattered on a blue background, with a large orange crayon on the right.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coloring-Page-Camping-featured-imagev2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coloring-Page-Camping-featured-imagev2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coloring-Page-Camping-featured-imagev2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/camping-coloring-pages\/90433\" target=\"_self\" >60+ Camping Coloring Pages (Free Printable PDFs)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Download 60+ free camping coloring pages for kids featuring tents, campfires, forest animals, trailers, and outdoor adventures.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/camping-coloring-pages\/90433\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-197802\" class=\"wp-block-post post-197802 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-printables-and-worksheets tag-holidays-and-seasons tag-printable tag-summer\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Featured-Image_Last_Day-of_School_PrintableWorksheets-RB.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Colorful collage of last-day kindergarten materials with a cheerful mouse mascot and posters reading &#039;My Last Day of Preschool&#039; 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