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title: Summer Activities for All of Your Kids!
description: Here it is – summertime – which means school’s out and there is A LOT of time to fill. How about trying one of these fun activities to keep everyone busy?
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# [Summer Activities for All of Your Kids!](https://news.mimio.com/summer-activities-for-all-of-your-kids)

 Written by [Melizza Cuizon](https://news.mimio.com/author/melizza-cuizon) | Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Here it is – summertime – which means school’s out and there is A LOT of time to fill. You’ve probably spent more than a few hours looking online for things all of your young ones can do, from toddler to teen. I’ve also done my research and found some fun activities that combine inside and outside, adaptable for all ages and group sizes. Explore and enjoy!

 

**Ages 4-6**

As most of you know, younger ones love bubbles (give them a straw and a glass of milk to verify this), clay (it’s so squishy!), and painting (oh the colorful mess!). Here are a few ideas for combining a few of these faves.

1. [Bubble painting](https://www.123homeschool4me.com/amazing-bubble-artwork-for-kids_80/) 
     - Video: [Paint with Bubbles](https://youtu.be/z4i3Pp_ciwA)
2. [Ice cube painting](https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/painting-with-ice/) 
     - Video: [Ice Cube Painting](https://youtu.be/yYdW4u1uGzI)
3. [DIY Sunshine clay](https://nateandrachael.com/summer-sunshine-air-dry-clay/) 
     - Video: [DIY Air Dry Clay](https://youtu.be/Z71oHx9a0BE)
4. [Make clay nature prints](https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2015/07/super-simple-nature-prints.html)
5. [Freeze dance painting](https://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/kids-art-activity-freeze-dance-painting/) 
     - Song: [The Dance Freeze Song](https://youtu.be/A1vdKfXlB_g)

 

**Ages 7-10**

As children get older, they are able to handle more things such as baking in the kitchen and setting up obstacle courses. These activities give them opportunities to be creative while allowing them to do more independently.

1. [Make grassy egg heads](https://www.kiwico.com/diy/Science-Projects-for-Kids/3/project/Eggheads/528) 
     - Video: [How to make watercress eggheads](https://youtu.be/QfWLQqvILac)
2. [Make bread in a bag](https://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/bread-bag/) 
     - Video: [Bread in a Bag](https://youtu.be/O8mFBmM7m-M)
3. [Create an indoor laser maze](https://www.brassyapple.com/2013/05/diy-laser-maze-kids-activity.html) 
     - Video: [How to Make a Laser Maze at Home](https://youtu.be/PupB5-_Vvn8)
4. [Build a backyard obstacle course](https://imaginationsoup.net/a-backyard-obstacle-course-for-your-kids/) 
     - Video: [The Ultimate DIY Backyard Obstacle Course for Kids](https://youtu.be/j66l8q4Z5Ts)
5. [Make your own Kazoo](https://craftyhomeschoolmom.com/make-your-own-kazoo/) 
     - Video: [How to Make a Kazoo](https://youtu.be/pF0elA6mzmg)

 

**Ages 11-13**

1. [Make your own ukelele](https://takelessons.com/blog/how-to-make-a-ukulele-z10/) 
     - Video: [How to Play Ukelele for Beginners](https://youtu.be/XvWcUYH3GAE)
2. [Use salt to paint](https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/salt-painting/)
3. [Create animations using an app](http://www.doink.com/)
4. [Make a lava lamp](https://mommypoppins.com/boredom-busters/science-experiement-make-a-lava-lamp-with-kids-at-home)
5. [Make ricotta cheese](https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Ricotta-Cheese) (for your next lasagna!) 
     - Video: [Quick and Easy Homemade Ricotta Cheese](https://youtu.be/AKEXzUVWh14)

 

**All ages**

Kids of all ages (including some of us “grown kids”) can have fun with the following activities. I personally can’t wait to try the photos-to-wood activity. I think my teen is probably more keen to try the water slide…or anything water-related this summer!

1. [Make a solar oven](https://www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-to-build-a-solar-oven-project/) 
     - Video: [Making S’Mores in a Solar Cooker](https://youtu.be/Yl7BqRhLpWE)
2. [Launch fizzy bottle rockets](https://www.rigb.org/docs/fizzybottlerockets_infosheet_v2_0.pdf) 
     - Video: [How to make easy water bottle rocket using Alka Seltzer](https://youtu.be/JfxMQ-X3uIk)
3. [Play water balloon games](https://www.agirlandagluegun.com/2013/07/water-balloon-summer-fun-roundup.html) 
     - Video: [Ultimate water balloon games Part 1](https://youtu.be/XjeEmo3ASGU)
4. [Build a huge water slide](https://www.allthingsthrifty.com/how-to-build-a-huge-slip-n-slide-fun-for-all-ages/) 
     - Video: [How to Make the Ultimate DIY Slip ‘n Slide](https://youtu.be/XGjHK--atGQ)
5. [Transfer photos to wood](http://blog.consumercrafts.com/decor-home/photo-to-wood-transfer/) 
     - Video: [Learn how to easily transfer your photos onto wood](https://youtu.be/81j70QRy7Ow)

 

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