Free Summer Fun Activities for Kids

From LoveToKnow Kids

One of the biggest challenges for parents in the summer months can be finding free summer fun activities for kids that keep the kids engaged without spending a fortune. LoveToKnow is here to help with resources for entertainment and education to keep your children amused, productive and not uttering the dreaded phrase, "I'm bored."

Classic Fun and Games

Sometimes the classics can bring fresh fun to the summer months. Try some of these oldies but goodies free summer fun activities for kids to fill the long, hot days of summer:

Learn new jump rope songs .
Find a new board game for the family.
Set up a summer Olympics with these outdoor challenges for kids.

Free Summer Fun Activites and Project Ideas for Kids

Fun summer projects for kids do not have to use expensive materials or take hours to be compelling.

Let the kids create a treasure hunt for visiting friends or relatives.
Tired of all the board games in the house? Let your kids make their own board games.
Peruse this directory of free craft projects

Just trying to fill some time? Try this list of free coloring pages and printable activities for kids.

Free Brain-Flexing Fun

Keep in mind that elementary students often "forget" many of their school basics during the long summer break. But, summer learning does not have to be about dry drills and rote memorization.

Animal Fact Fun

These educational slideshows are so bright and interesting, your kids may not even realize they are exercising those brain cells:

Scientific Summer

Help your children embrace science with these fun kid-friendly science experiments and fun science explorations. Can't get enough science learning? We've identified the top 10 sites for learning about and buying kids' science projects and supplies.

Reading Lists

Your school district or teachers may provide book recommendations for summer reading, but we've chosen some sure-fire winners that kids love. Check out our summer reading list for eight to eleven year olds!

Have a new reader? This list of easy readers will help you pick books that will keep your little ones rolling through the pages.

Remember, while summer is for fun and relaxation, kids enjoy being occupied. We're here to help with free activities, projects, and games. Feel free to comment and give us ideas for what you'd like to see.

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