Summertime is the perfect opportunity for kids to relax and have fun after months of hard work in school. It’s not uncommon however, to hear the classic “Mooooooooooooom! I’m Bored! I have nothing to do!” complaint from your them. As a parent, you want to make sure your children have an enjoyable and productive summer vacation, without the hassle of constantly coming up with new activities.
Our calendar is designed to help you save your sanity and keep your kids entertained with a variety of activities that are suitable for different ages and interests. The best part? You can download our free printable calendar and refer back to this post daily for themed weeks that will keep everyone excited and engaged.
We didn’t add specific dates to the calendar, however, we did customize each week to center around a unique theme. From arts and crafts to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone. You can customize the calendar to fit your family’s schedule, and choose which activities to do on which days.
- Sunday – Get Moving
- Monday – Science
- Tuesday – Art
- Wednesday – Cooking
- Thursday – Sensory
- Friday – Water
- Saturday – Outside
We hope that these kid summer activities helps beat those summer days of boredom! Enjoy! And please feel free to comment below on how we could improve this for next summer!
Download the Free Calendar:
Summer Boredom Busters Calendar
Week One:
- Sunday – Laser Maze
- Monday – Erupting Playdough Volcano
- Tuesday – Scribble Art
- Wednesday – Pita Chips
- Thursday – Ocean Swirl Glitter Slime
- Friday – Water Cup Races
- Saturday – Name Writing Nature Hunt
Week Two:
- Sunday – Glow in the Dark Bowling
- Monday – Ice Sculptures
- Tuesday – Squirt Gun Painting
- Wednesday – Camp Fire Cones or grill
- Thursday – Flubber Slime Baskets
- Friday – Water Sponge Balls
- Saturday – Giant Bubbles
Week Three:
- Sunday – Shape Stretchies
- Monday – Water and Oil Fireworks
- Tuesday – Firework Painting
- Wednesday – Patriotic Fruit Pizza
- Thursday – Patriotic Sensory Activity
- Friday – Pool Noodle Boat Racing
- Saturday – Nature Hunt Bingo
Week Four:
- Sunday – Moving and Grooving YouTube Channels
- Monday – Galaxy Bottles
- Tuesday – Tie Dye Socks
- Wednesday – Bread in a Bag
- Thursday – Sand Foam
- Friday – Water Balloon Baseball
- Saturday – Bubble Snakes
Week Five:
- Sunday – Oversized Memory Game
- Monday – Can You Peel a Raw Egg?
- Tuesday – Salt Paintings
- Wednesday – Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas
- Thursday – Water Bead Balloons
- Friday – Water Bottle Fountain
- Saturday – DIY Watering Can
Week Six:
- Sunday – Walk the Line Movement Game
- Monday – Lava Lamps
- Tuesday – Water Bottle Wind Spirals
- Wednesday – Ice Cream in a Bag
- Thursday – Kinetic Sand
- Friday – Painting With Water
- Saturday – Frisbee Hoop Game
Week Seven:
- Sunday – Animal Yoga for Kids
- Monday – Dancing Raisins
- Tuesday – Microwave Puff Paint
- Wednesday – No Bake Crispy Granola Bars
- Thursday – Cloud Dough
- Friday – Water Blob
- Saturday – Human Sundial Shadows
Week Eight:
- Sunday – Laundry Basket Skee Ball
- Monday – Penny Change Experiment
- Tuesday – Marbleized Paper
- Wednesday – Greek Yogurt Berry Smoothie Pops
- Thursday – Sensory Discovery Bottles
- Friday – Ice Block Treasure Hunt
- Saturday – Leaf and Bark Rubbings
Week Nine:
- Sunday – Balloon Badminton
- Monday – Harry Potter Potions Class
- Tuesday – Painting on Wet Glue
- Wednesday – Mini Pizza Bites
- Thursday – Star Wars Sensory Bottles
- Friday – Soap Boats
- Saturday – Backyard Kids Play
Week Ten:
- Sunday – Shark Run
- Monday – Cloud in a Jar
- Tuesday – Bubble Painting
- Wednesday – Chocolate Peanut Butter Crescent Rolls
- Thursday – Sea Foam Sensory Play
- Friday – Pretend Car Wash
- Saturday – Outdoor Math Fun