There are so many fun summer activities that you can do with your kids this summer! There is no need to keep them stuck inside staring at a television or computer screen. TV shows and video games only provide a limited time of entertainment before parents start hearing the dreaded whiny voices saying “I’m bored” every five minutes. Make this summer full of fun with these magnificent ideas that are entertaining for not only the children but the parents as well!

It is always a great idea to go on a hike! Find a local trail or hill and walk the entire path. It is nice to just have chats while going on a walk. If you find is a little pond with ducks your child can feed them! Sounds fun? Bring a bike with you and get the scenic ride together. Everyone will enjoy it. This is a great way to stay active in the summer and allow your children to get in touch with nature. Print the scavenger hunt and bring it with you. Kids will get entertained and active finding things around. Find fireflies? Catch them in the jar! Just be sure there is no rain ahead!

Check out these awesome ideas for scavenger hunts

• Printable Bug Scavenger Hunt. The download is free from Preschool Powol Packets.
• Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt. Great to learn nature and free to download from Stay at Home Mum.
• Printable 4th July Scavenger Hunt. Getting ready for July 4th? Consider this free printable, plus it is editable! Created by Erin Thomson’s Primary Printables.
  Forest Scavenger Hunt from Paper Bluejay.
• My nature walks activity mini journal.

Catching fireflies

• 14 Fun Facts about Fireflies
• Guide to Catching Fireflies in Mason Jars

Although every child loves to spend a day on the beach, sometimes you need extra ideas to keep them entertained. The first things your child will do of course swim and build sandcastles. This always seems like a great hit among children. Let them scour the sand in search of some beautiful shells to make necklaces, bracelets, and crafts later at home! Bring some sand home and your child can make outstanding art projects!

Check these awesome ideas for seashell craft

• Make a Mermaid Tiara. Step by step guide on how to make a mermaid tiara from Creative Green Living.
• Make Mermaid Necklace. Complete your tiara with a mermaid necklace from Mama.Papa.Bubba.
• Make Crystal Seashells. That easy experiment from Little Bins for Little Hands will bring a lot of fun for kids.
• Make Ocean Discovery Bottle. Your child will be very excited to create this bottle from The Imagination Tree. Plus! It makes waves and bubbles!
• Make Seashell Necklace. DIY video tutorial on how to make a seashell necklace from Kids Activity Blog.
• Make Seashell Snails. Colorful little snails from Meet the Dubious.
• Make Seashell Fishes. Bring friends and create a party with snails, fish, and ladybugs.
• Make Seashell Lady Bugs. Design rainbow ladybugs from Still Playing School.

Sand Art Ideas for kids

• Tide Pool Art for Kids. This activity from Buggy and Buddy is great for sensory play!
• Sand Paper Art. DIY colorful sand art from Kids Play Box.
• Sand Castle Art. You can create a sandcastle at home! No beach needed.
• Make Your Own Colorful Sand. DIY how to make colorful sand from Mom Wife Busy Life.
• Home Made Aqua Sand Recipe. More sand activity: super cool handmade aqua sand from Play Learn Grow.
• Sand Art Bottles. DIY sand art bottles from Diana Rambles.
• Sand clay recipe and handprint keepsake (save small seashells for this craft).

Does your child like the treasure hunt? I bet she does. So plan one or two around the yard or around the neighborhood. Start a lemonade stand (you can make ice popsicles as well!). It gets very hot in the summer and not only is it a fun activity, but it will also help to cool them down while giving them a tasty snack! Do not get a chance for camping? Make one in the backyard. Play water balloon fight, practice rope skipping, make a race track or zip lines.

Ideas for race tracks

• Pool Noddle Race Track. Fun track for kids.
• Backyard Race Track. Make it short, make it long!
• Car Tunnel. Build a cool truck tunnel together with kids.

More fun activities

• 6 fun ways to jump rope. Jumping rope is not only a fun game but also improves your child’s gross motor skills and coordination.
• Songs for rope jumping – add even more fun for this activity.
• Ideas for backyard obstacle course from Frugal Fun for Boys.
• DIY car wash with pool noodles from Mom Endeavors.
• Build lego zip lines.

Start a lemonade stand

• Free lemonade stands printables and homemade recipes (sugar-free option).
• Another design for lemonade stands from Whipperberry.
• Mr. Lazy Lemonade Recipe.

In addition to lemonade make refreshing Popsicle for these hot days:

• Gummy bears Popsicle
• Breakfast Popsicle
• July 4th Popsicle

Treasure hunts

• Cardboard treasure chest tutorial is fun, easy, and made from recycled material.
• Trough out a pirate party for your kids. Check out ideas, you will find a lot of inspiration.
• Make a pirate treasure chest, you kids will be excited to find it.

Are you tired of bubbles that pop as soon as you blow them? Not anymore! Try making your own bubbles and wands. Summer is a time for bubbles fun! So, make them a lot.

Check these bubbles recipe and DIY bubble wands

• Homemade giant bubbles every child will love from Happy Hooligans.
• Homemade bouncing bubbles from A Little Pinch of Perfect.
• DIY Bubble Beaded Wands from The Artful Parent.
• DIY Bubble Shooter from Kids Activity Blog.
• DIY Homemade Wands from A Few Short Cuts.
• July 4th Bubble Wands. Don’t miss it!
• Get inspired by these Blue Hill Hand BubbleWands.