December has finally arrived, hurrah! Some would say ’tis the season to be jolly and we must agree that it is the season of joy. There are school holidays, religious celebrations, a new year just around the corner and oh so much fun to be had and all of it has us grinning ear to ear.
Here in Australia, December marks the arrival of summer and the air is now filled with the scent of sunscreen and the sounds of backyard cricket and children laughing later into the evening. There is something about the sunshine and longer days that lift the spirit and fill us with joy.
The beginning of December also means that the long summer school holidays are almost here (or have already come for some!) so thoughts are turning to what fun to have with the kids over the coming weeks. We couldn’t resist sharing our list of 50 summer fun ideas for the young (and young at heart!) to enjoy during the warmer days ahead.
Kids summer fun – 50 ideas!
- play in the sprinkler
- go on a picnic
- take a nature walk
- read a chapter book together
- redecorate your room
- see a new movie
- cook your favourite meal / treat
- go out for ice cream
- go to an outdoor concert
- have dinner at the beach
- cloud watch
- collect twigs and paint them to make a mobile
- play four square
- swing in a hammock
- make a floral wreath or crown
- give someone a hug
- watch the sun set
- fly a kite
- play your favourite board game
- camp out in your backyard
- make popsicles
- have a dance party
- write and illustrate a book
- build a sandcastle
- make lemonade
- blow bubbles
- play hopscotch
- have a pajamas day
- roll down a hill
- make a music video
- do a Roll Around the Block (info here and our summer photo prompts are here)
- make paper airplanes
- go for a bike ride
- have a movie night
- stay up late star gazing
- have a treasure hunt
- make mud pies
- eat breakfast for dinner
- make a (blanket) fort
- feed the ducks
- collect sea shells
- play beach cricket
- go to the art gallery
- have a street party
- take a road trip
- play frisbee
- hold a tea party with your teddies
- go to the pool
- dance in the summer rain
- go to the zoo
Is your favourite activity on the list? Have a suggestion for us? We’d love to hear in the comments!