Are you looking for indoor summer activities for kids when rainy days occur? We love the beach and the pool but it gets up to 120 degrees here in Arizona, so we like to have a backup plan of fun activities for the younger kids and the older kids to enjoy.
Just a few more weeks left of summer vacation and the boys are getting antsy! I don’t know about you, but camp isn’t feasible financially for the whole summer and I don’t want my children to be away the whole time. Summers are meant to spend with the family, going on water park trips and road trips. But there are those days when we just want to pull our hair out and the kids a bored and we need to find activities indoors.
When it’s 114 degrees outside – no one wants to play in that heat. I’ve found some awesome inside summer activities for kids.
Hosting a dance party in the living room, Friday nights with board games, or a weekend-long scavenger hunt are just a few ideas to keep my children busy during these summer days! I hope this collection of fun indoor activities (and a few outdoor ones) will keep your kids busy all season long.
Indoor Summer Activites For Kids
Introduce your kids to the classic card game of Spades. It’s a great way to keep them engaged indoors, teaching them strategic thinking and teamwork while having fun. Plus, it's an excellent activity for family game nights!
Ice cream? Yes, please! I'm always up for ice cream, especially in this 114 degree weather.
The boys love kinetic sand. They love sand period, haha. But kinetic sand is so fun! How about making it?
My boys love any crafts that have any thing to do with the ocean and fish. They also collect sea shells so they would get a kick out of making fish out of sea shells.
Indoor Smores: Fun Bite Sized Snacks the entire family can enjoy!
DIY Paper Plate Watermelon Fans Craft – Such A Cute Summer Activity!
This fun paper plate watermelon fans craft can keep cabin fever away!
How To Make A Super Cute Seashell Turtle is a fun indoor activity kids will love!
Fun Indoor Campout Ideas to break up summer boredom.
Homemade Slime Recipe Without Borax - summer fun doesn't always have to be outside! Science experiments like this are great.
This Mess-Free Colour Mixing Activity For Preschoolers is the best way to practice those fine motor skills.
Looking for simple indoor activities? Try this; Softest Homemade Playdough
How to Make Bath Bombs for Kids: An Easy Bath Bomb Recipe that's lots of fun and doesn't take much effort.
Easy Rainbow Rock Painting Craft Tutorial - this is so much fun for your child's imagination!
TINKER TRAYS FOR YOUR TODDLER - great building blocks for toddler development.
Flash inspired DIY pencil holder craft - this is a good way to incorporate art into family time!
Terra Cotta Pinch Pots for Summertime Crafting - the neighborhood kids may even want to make these!
Three Summertime Kid Canvas Paintings with Sweet Concoctions - break out the finger paints and art supplies!
Awesome Sensory Projects with Baby Oil - great for young kids!
How to Train Your Dragon Shrink Charms - a great way kids of all ages can have fun with art!
DIY Straw Rockets with Free Printable - these also make great decorative magnets!
This Ocean Slime With The Best Clear Slime Recipe will become one of your child's favorite summer activities.
Frozen Under the Sea Themed Activities Kids Love – Under the Sea Sensory Bin
Frozen Under the Sea Themed Activities Kids Love - Under the Sea Sensory Bin - add a little water on a hot day for the best time ever!
Salt Painting - Learn how to make Salt Art with your kids-great for fine motor practice.
4th Of July Patriotic Stars Thumbprint Craft is perfect for this time of year!
Ice Cream Scoops: Name Activity
How to Spread Kindness This Summer with Letters to Soldiers from Kids
How to Spread Kindness This Summer with Letters to Soldiers from Kids - summer is the perfect time to have your children practice kindness by writing letters to others.
Have fun playing with playdough that smells like chocolate!
Get up and Move with Activie Arcade!
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