Summer Planning Guide: Activities, Ideas, and Templates

Summer’s here, and it’s time to trade stress for sunshine. Whether you’re planning a family cookout or organizing a neighborhood event, we’ve gathered our very bestSignUpGenius guides, ideas, and templates to make every get-together feel effortless (and fun!).

Dive in and discover all the tools you need to plan, share, and celebrate—all in one place.

Friends & Family

Keep your closest crew entertained, organized, and making memories all season long.

• Sign Ups for Summertime Events - From pool parties to picnics, kick off your planning with our go-to guide.
  
• Cool Ideas for Summer Memories - Get inspired by unique ways to capture (and create) those sun-soaked moments.
  
• Summer Party Planning Tips - Host stress-free gatherings with our top tricks for invites, menus, and more.
  
• Make the Most of Summer with SignUpGenius - A one stop list of templates, checklists, and articles to power your summer calendar.
  
• Summer Event Planning Idea Guide - Step-by-step inspiration for everything from backyard carnivals to neighborhood block parties.
  
• Cookout Planning Sign-Up Tips -Master the art of the perfect summer cookout - without any duplicate potato salads.
  
• 5 Sign-Ups for Parents to Create - Keep kids busy and parents happy with these five simple sign-up ideas.
  
• Features to Plan Your Family Reunion - Coordinate cousins, potlucks, and photo ops with our reunion-ready features.
  
• Summer Trivia Questions - Break the ice (and hot weather!) with trivia rounds everyone will love.
  
• Party Theme Ideas for Summer - From luau to lemonade stand, pick a theme that turns any gathering into a hit.
  
• Beach Reads (Any Genre) - Curate your next bestseller-by-the-shore list with our crowd-pleasing picks.
  
• Classic Books to Read This Summer - Rediscover timeless tales for lazy afternoons under the sun.
  
• Summer Songs for Your Playlist - Soundtrack your season with our ultimate beach and BBQ playlist.
  
• Summer Vacation Movies Roundup - Movie night under the stars? We’ve got feel-good films to match the vibe.
  
• Summer Backyard BBQ Ideas - Elevate your grill game with creative menus, decor tips, and more.
  
  

Groups, Clubs & Community

Whether you’rerallying a team, fundraisers, or your book club, these resources will keep everyone on the same page.

• Streamline Pool Season with Sign Ups - Manage lifeguard schedules, swim-lesson sign-ups, and pool-party planning in one place.
  
• 5 Fundraiser Formats Perfect for Summer - From charity runs to ice-cream socials, find the right format—and sign-up approach—for your cause.
  
• Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July (with Templates!) - Plan your Independence Day BBQ, parade float, or fireworks watch party with ease.
  
• Organize Your Swim Team - Practice sign-ups, volunteer rotations, and snack schedules—all ready to go.
  
• Community Pool Clean Up Template - Gather your community to beautify the neighborhood pool and ensure a picture perfectswim season.
  
• Snack Sign-Up Template - Fuel meetings, study groups, or sports practices with everyone’s favorite munchies.

No matter how you choose to spend these long, sunlit days, SignUpGenius takes care of the details so you can focus on the fun—and actually enjoy the moment.

Don’t wait for the sun to set - organize your summer events withSignUpGenius today!