Summer Activities For Kids At Home
Kids everywhere are rejoicing. School is out. But, Moms are stressed, they need ideas for summer activities for kids at home fast!
No mom what’s to hear these words, “Mom, I’m bored.” Especially not during the first week of summer vacation.
To keep your kids busy and active, here’s a free summer camp at home kit filled with fun things to do in the summer at home.
Here’s a preview of the weekly themed summer camp activities:
Note: All activities need parent or adult supervision.
Week 1: Science Week – “Summer STEM Explorers”
- DIY Volcano Eruption – Use baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring.
- Nature Scavenger Hunt – Identify bugs, plants, and rocks.
- Solar Oven S’mores – Make s’mores in a homemade solar oven using a pizza box.
- Simple Circuits – Build a basic light-up circuit with batteries and LEDs.
Week 2: Art Week – “Creative Splash”
- Sidewalk Chalk Murals – Design a giant neighborhood masterpiece.
- Watercolor Nature Prints – Paint leaves, rocks, and flowers.
- Outdoor Tie-Dye Day – Make shirts or bandanas.
- Recycled Art Sculptures – Build art from household recyclables.
Week 3: Reading Week – “Bookworms & Blanket Forts”
- Outdoor Reading Picnic – Bring books and snacks to the park.
- Book Bingo – Win prizes for different genres or themes.
- Create Your Own Storybook – Write and illustrate a short book.
- Read-Aloud Theater – Act out scenes from favorite stories.
Week 4: Nature Week – “Wild About the Outdoors”
- Build a Bug Hotel – Use natural materials for insect homes.
- DIY Bird Feeders – With pinecones, peanut butter, and seeds.
- Plant a Mini Garden – Use containers or small garden plots.
- Campfire Night – Songs, stories, and roasted marshmallows.
Week 5: Sports & Games Week – “Get Up and Go!”
- Obstacle Course Challenge – Use cones, ropes, and pool noodles.
- Water Balloon Dodgeball – A refreshing twist on a classic.
- Mini Olympics – Compete in fun events with medals or ribbons.
- Dance Party Day – Learn a dance routine or have a freestyle contest.
Week 6: Animal Week – “Critter Connection”
- Visit a Local Farm or Petting Zoo – Learn and interact.
- Animal Charades – Act out animals with no words.
- Pet Day – Show and tell with family pets or photos.
- Animal Art – Draw or sculpt favorite creatures.
Week 7: Water Week – “Splash & Learn”
- Backyard Water Park – Sprinklers, kiddie pools, and slides.
- Sink or Float Experiment – Try different items in water.
- DIY Sponge Toss Game – Soaked sponges + target buckets.
- Ice Excavation – Freeze toys in a block and dig them out.
Week 8: Around the World Week – “Global Adventures”
- Craft from a New Country Each Day – Origami from Japan, masks from Africa, etc.
- International Food Tasting – Make and try simple dishes.
- Music & Dance from Around the Globe – Try folk dances or instruments.
- Passport Project – Create a paper “passport” and stamp it for each country visited.
