Summer Fun Checklist

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  • Summer Programs
  • Day or Overnight Camp.
  • Organized (Team) Sports like soccer, baseball, softball or volleyball.
  • Enrichment Classes
    Music, Dance, Karate, Art and other types of instructive classes are available - often at summer discounted prices - to keep kids occupied.
  • Recreational Programs
    Check out your local town website or supplemental newspaper to learn about classes, activities, and festivals happening in the summer months that cater to kids.
  • Family Fun
  • Splash Around
    Take the kids to the beach, pool, or waterpark.
  • Hiking, Biking, or Rollerblading
    Add a picnic at your local park for a full day of fun.
  • Camping
    Plan a family camping trip.
  • Movie, Library, or Museum
    Escape the heat by taking the kids to a fun movie, storytime at the library or a ;kid-friendly museum.
  • Sporting Events
    Baseball and Soccer games are often discounted in the summer, so this is a great option for your mini-sports fans.
  • Zoo or Nature Reserve
    Explore the animal kingdom with a day at the zoo or butterfly park, or petting farm.
  • Farmer's Market
    Farmer's Markets can be a great place to learn, especially during summer months when there are festivals and craft tables targeted towards families and children.
  • At-Home Summer Fun
  • Cooking Class
    Bring the kids to the kitchen to make and bake their favorite foods.
  • Puppet Show or Play
    Kids can make puppets from paper bags or cardboard rolls, and put on a production. Or they can dress up and star in their own show.
  • Garden Party
    Give kids their own patch of earth to plant their own vegetable or flower garden. Make crowns from leaves to commemorate the planting.
  • Water War
    Have a water fight with squirt guns and water balloons. Turn on the sprinklers to make the battlefield more fun and water the lawn at the same time!
  • Story Time
    Read favorite books outloud, then have kids make up, create, and illustrate their own.
  • Fashion Design
    Kids can make friendship bracelets or beaded necklaces, or color on plain t-shirts or hats. Then have a fashion show for the budding designers to model their creations.
  • Puzzle Play
    Draw a puzzle design on a piece of blank paper, then have kids draw a picture on the blank side. Cut out the puzzle pieces and have kids reassemble their art.
  • Scavenger Hunt
    Make up a scavenger hunt and send kids from clue to clue on a fun wild goose chase. Make sure to have a reward at the end, like a batch of freshly baked cookies or a box full of their favorite treasures.

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School's almost out, and we have tips to keep your kids entertained with our Summer Fun Checklist. Make this summer fun no matter where you are, with fun family activities that'll have everyone smiling.

Who it's for

This Summer Fun Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Summer Fun essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Summer Fun structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

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How to use this Summer Fun Checklist

  • Save Summer Fun Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
  • Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Summer Fun (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
  • If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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