80+ Screen-Free Summer Activities for Kids

Since kids are often cooped up in their classrooms most of the year and the weather is nice and warm in the summer, encourage your kids to get outside and play.

This list of screen-free activities focuses on activities elementary-age kids can do primarily on their own.

Water play: kiddie pool* or sprinklers

Don’t have a pool? This H2OGO! Splash-in-Shade Play Pool is perfect for the whole family and it’s a great way to stay cool with the UV protection sunshade.

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Water balloon fight*

I personally love the Maoxian Water Balloons brand. They fill quickly and self-seal with a simple connector.

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This is such a simple idea, but it’s a great way to get them outdoors and moving!

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Have your kids play tag or race

Sidewalk chalk is a classic outdoor activity in our house so every year we get a new 72-Count Crayola Washable Side Walk Chalk Set.

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Draw with sidewalk chalk

This is another favorite summer game. Have your kids grab some sidewalk chalk to make the boxes and numbers and a random rock or stick to play with!

5

Play hopscotch

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