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Summer Activities For Kids 2018

40 Simple Activities to Help Fill Your Summer Days

Long Summer days allow for endless opportunities while the kids are out of school, but those unfilled hours can also leave you with unplanned afternoons that turn into chaos, or worse, whiny kids. While you don't want to overschedule the warmer months, having a list of ideas is key to keeping the "boredom" at bay. Start by writing up a Summer bucket list with your little ones, and fill it with easy activities like outdoor water play, simple backyard games, messy crafts, and cool treats. Find inspiration ahead, and if you're still searching, check out even more ways to get your kids outside this Summer.

Run through sprinklers.

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Use boxes to build a fort.

Try a bubble paint project.

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Take a nature hike.

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Fly a kite.

Go fountain jumping.

Visit a museum.

Decorate cookies.

Play with sparklers (responsibly).

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Get into a book series.

Find an ice cream truck.

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Ride bikes around the neighbourhood.

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Plant flowers.

Blow bubbles.

Tour your local university.

Do some tie-dyeing.

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Plan a water balloon fight.

Camp in the backyard.

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Set up a car wash.

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Roast marshmallows.

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Make a slip 'n' slide.

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Make wishes on dandelions.

Paint rocks.

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Take a hike.

Feed the ducks.

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Start a lemonade stand.

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Play with sidewalk chalk.

Have a campfire.

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Melt old crayons in the sun.

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Visit a local fair.

Host a water fight.

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Eat popsicles outside.

Plan a treasure hunt.

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Set up an obstacle course.

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Head to the beach.

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Have a hula hoop competition.

Have a scavenger hunt.

Swim at the local pool.

Have an outdoor movie night.

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Make a mess with paint.

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