A great argument could be made that summers are for kids. School’s out, the sun’s out, and the kids are out having fun. As the days grow longer, fun is on the mind of every kid from one to 84. Why not be creative with your family fun this year? There’s no reason at all for young ones to do the exact same things they did last year. Memories are bigger and better when you’re trying new stuff.
At Mixbook, we’ve thought long and hard about this, and we have come up with an idea or two—actually, make that 15!---for cool and exciting activities that will live on in your kids’ memories for years to come. Here it is: The ultimate kid's summer bucket list for timeless fun in the sun.
Being outdoors is the name of the game
According to Danette Glassy, MD, FAAP and Pooja Tandon, MD, FAAP of Healthychildren.org, “Getting outside provides more than a fun break for children and teenagers. It is also good for their physical and mental health and development.” They tell us that kids who spend time playing outside in nature can be physically healthier, more engaged in learning, more positive in behavior and mood, and mentally healthier.
And once you separate kids from their screens, they love outdoor adventures. This summer, the best gift you can give your kids is to get them outside, having old-fashioned fun. And that’s why we’ve stuffed our Mixbook summer bucket list for kids with the funnest outdoor activities as we could think of. (We realize summer weather isn’t always blue skies, so we do include some "rainy day" activities as well.)
Safe to say that all of the ideas on our summer bucket list for kids are boatloads of fun. Keep your camera close at hand to snap the smiles on your kids' faces for photo reminders to treasure later.
Mixbook's ultimate summer break bucket list
See how many of these bucket-list activities your family can check off this summer”
1. Learn to ride a bike with no hands.
2. Build a bird feeder in the backyard and identify the birds that come round.
3. Visit a public garden with sketchpads and draw one flower, one leaf, and one bird.
4. Tack up butcher paper on an outside wall and make a mural—then take a photo using it as an awesome backdrop.
5. Hike in the hills or valleys, find wildflowers, and press them in books.
6. Get good at tossing a frisbee.
7. Build a fort out of materials you find in nature, taking photos every step of the way.
8. Plant flowers seeds in the garden or in a large container and water them until they bloom.
9. Have a sandcastle building contest at the beach or in the sandbox.
10. Build a sunflower fort by planting seeds in a large square, watering them and watching the walls grow.
11. Spend an afternoon picking peaches or strawberries at a nearby orchard or farm.
12. Participate in a beach or neighborhood clean-up.
13. Get up and out in time to take photos of the sunrise.
14. Visit a nature or wildlife museum.
15. Go camping, build a bonfire, and cook hotdogs and s’mores.
And parents—help turn these fun times into lasting memories by taking photos every day and encouraging kids and teens to take their own.
Awesome summer photo book ideas for kids
Back-to-school time will be here soon enough, so invite your kids to relive the summer adventures by creating a summer fun photo book. Making the book will be another super-fun kid activity, and it makes sure those memories stick around for years and years to come. Here are some top ideas:
Summer’s already here, so get over to Mixbook today!
There’s no reason to wait a minute longer. Summer is in full swing and cameras are clicking. Today’s the day to visit Mixbook and get started. Whether you go with a photo book, prints, or a calendar, we’ve got you covered.
