Summer Bucket List for kids
How many hours into the first day of Summer do your kids pull out the famous line “I’m bored!!”? No more…you’re now a Boredom Blocker this summer, equipped with this Summer Bucket List for kids!
I hope you’ll find something that inspires you in planning the best summer ever! ? Read on for ideas and links below each image. (Good news, many of these items are prime!!)
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You can snatch up these Summer Bucket List for Kids items using the links below:
#1 Go to the Pool! With fun new floats of course!
The only thing that makes the pool more awesome is fun new floats! There are SO many great choices right now. I’m loving this lil Unicorn cutie! Intex Unicorn Inflatable Ride-On Pool Float, 79″ X 55″ X 38″
#2 Go on a family bike ride!
Love this classic women’s Schwinn! Schwinn Women’s Scarlet 26″ Wheel Cruiser Bicycle
#3 Kids make dinner! (Supervised as appropriate for age, of course.)
Kraft Easy Mac Original Macaroni and Cheese Dinner 18 Microwaveable Single Serve Packets
#4 Learn about the 80’s!
Love the idea of a throw back summer! Teach your kids how it was done back in the good old days. (Yes, they STILL make cassette recorders!! Your kids will have a blast with this.) Jensen MCR-100 cassette recorder/player
Don’t forget your brick packs! Maxell 109085 Brick Packs
#5 Play Glow in the Dark Frisbee
Check out this Nite Ize Flashflight LED Light Up Flying Disc, Glow in the Dark for Night Games!
#6 Water Balloon Tournament! Play dodge-ball style…the last one to stay dry is the winner!
WATER BALLOONS – BUNCH OF BALLOONS RAPID REFILL 8 PACK
#7 Potato Sack Race
You’ve seen them on TV and in the movies…but have you competed in a potato sack race?! Make this summer the time you do. Burlap Potato Sacks 23×40, Pack 4
#8 Make Rock Pets!
Creativity For Kids Hide and Seek Rock Painting Kit
ALEX Toys Craft Rock Pets Turtle
#9 Plant a Garden
…or even just a periwinkle or two. They will have a blast, and it’s a great photo opp too! Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Giddy Buggy Toy Gardening Tote Set With Tools
Pink Gardening Tools for Kids with STEM Early Learning Guide by ROCA
#10 Fly a Legit Kite
#11 Play in the Sprinkler
How cute is this whale for your littlest ones?! Kids Water Sprinkler Toy: Giant Inflatable Whale Sprinkler, Attaches To Garden Hose
#12 Make your own Fruit-Filled Popsicles
My favorite recipe is: Apple juice, a splash of cherry syrup and a few fresh blueberries. So delicious and so simple. I saw a recipe for gummy bear and sprite popsicles the other day…so yum! Must try soon.
Popsicle Molds Set – 100% BPA Free – Set of 6 Reuseable Ice Pop Makers
#13 Go on a Picnic!
I love using a real picnic basket. It just feels extra special. Picnic Time Country Picnic Basket with Red/White Gingham Liner
#14 Start a Book Club!
Hook’s Revenge, Book 1 Hook’s Revenge Word on the street is this is the hot new book for the 3rd thru 6th grade crowd.
#15 Host a Backyard Movie Night!
See my post on Outdoor Movie Night here for all the details!
#16 Check out Books, Audiobooks and Movies from the Library!
Love this Library card tote bag!
#17 Decorate your Patio
Crayola Special Effects Sidewalk Chalk – Glitter (4-Pack)
#18 Turn them into Real Gamers
Get them off the couch and having a blast with this IRL fun gaming table! Hathaway BG1131M Triad 3-In-1 48-In Multi Game Table with Pool, Glide Hockey, and Table Tennis for Family Game Rooms
#19 Have a Donut Day!
Surprise them with delicious donuts to start off the morning, along with donut-themed accessories they’re sure to love. Make sure to check out our Donut Party ideas here!
Donut Time Party Plates (16) Napkins (16) Party Bundle
BigMouth Inc Gigantic Donut Pool Float
#20 Mystery Day!
Make it a day they’ll never forget. Plan a mystery Day, complete with puzzles, a scavenger hunt and more! Money Maze Puzzle Box For Kids and Adults
Start with a puzzle box like the one above. Put inside a treasure map or clue to set them on their way to an adventure. Or a gift card to the nearest store or restaurant you can walk to as family.
Bookmark this page and Prime your kiddos a new summer item each week!
Or let them open one giant Summer Fun box to kick off the season!
Wishing you the best summer of all time!!
MJ
P.S. For other ideas, check our latest here.
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