Prepare for Summer with These Creative Ideas and Activities

Summer is here, and kids are waiting for a lineup of fun activities. (And hey, so are you!) Get inspired and coordinate months of learning and adventure with these ideas. Just don’t forget the sunscreen!  

Keep Kids Busy

• From art projects to water games, enjoy the outdoors with these 60 activities.
• Minimize the “are we there yet” chorus with car games for your next family road trip.
• Keep teens busy over the summer with 50 community service ideas they can easily accomplish.
• Dust off your reading cap with these summer reading tips. Genius Tip: Plan a kickoff party for your summer reading program. 
• Stay creative with these hands-on 100 summer craft ideas for kids.

 Stay Organized

• Packing for summer camp? Refer to this printable list of camp essentials.
• Stay ahead of the game with these tips for running a sports camp. Genius Tip: Collect camp money with SignUpGenius Payments.
• Eliminate the “did I forget anything” worry with this printable college packing list.
• Plan a successful Vacation Bible School with these themes and games. Genius Tip: Coordinate volunteers with an online sign up.

 Be Entertaining

• Plan these outdoor games at your next backyard party. Genius Tip: Organize neighborhood gatherings with a simple sign up.
• Foster an active work environment with these fun team-building exercises.
• Throw the pool party of the summer with 40 ideas for themes, games, food and favors. Genius Tip: Plan a Fourth of July cookout with an online sign up.

With these tips and activities, you’ll be one step closer to a stress-free summer! 

Posted by Erin Dunn