Y Talk: Fun Summer Activities for Kids by Brittany Nissley

It’s that time of year – all of the children are home from school, the day is longer, and you fear your child is doing nothing but playing video games and watching TV. Fear no more! Below is a list of fun summer activities to do all summer!

• Water Cup Races – Get wet and competitive! (This grandma is fun)
• Homemade Sidewalk Chalk – Have fun creating and using this homemade sidewalk chalk together! (PBS Parents)
• Bicycle Games – Most kids love riding their bike – turn it into a game! (Kids activities blog)
• Sponge Ball Toss – Not your typical sponge! (Passion for savings)
• Giant Jenga – A larger version of the same fun game! (A beautiful mess)
• Ice Treasure Hunt – Melt the ice and get the prize! (Macaroni Kid)
• Nature Bingo – A much more fun version of bingo! (Bitz n Giggles)
• Unicorn Slime – Unicorns are no longer just in your imagination! (My Frugal Adventures)
• Homemade Play doh – Make and play with your own version of this classic! (Family Education)
• Obstacle Course Party – Have fun completing this course! (Martha Stewart)
• Water Balloon Relay – There’s also a non-competitive version listed! (Sophie’s World)
• Water Balloon Toss – Good luck not getting soaked! (National Geographic for Kids)
• Egg Relay – Don’t break the egg! (Kid Spot)

I hope you find this list useful! Make sure to click around on each of the sites to find even more fun summer activities! Have a healthy, fun, and safe summer!

-by Brittany Nissley, Child Care Director​