Summer Fun Activities for Kids

Summer Fun Activities for Kids

From ice cream, lemonade stands, and movie nights to road trips, summer camp, s’mores, and sprinklers, summer break is a great time for the whole family to enjoy fun summer activities that inspire curiosity and keep kids learning and growing outside the classroom. Summertime can also be a great time to learn together as a family.

 

As parents and caregivers, you play an important role in teaching our next generation about climate change, but it can be a challenge. You want to make sure that your kiddos understand the gravity of climate change without imparting feelings of despair. After all, the purpose of teaching about climate change is to find solutions to the problem—that’s where SubjectToClimate comes in! We have you covered with great summer fun activities for kids. Whether you are looking to build a bird feeder from recycled objects or plant a pollinator garden, SubjectToClimate has fun ways for the whole family to learn and grow together.

 

The guide is packed with summer fun activities for kids, high-interest news articles, fun games, learning opportunities for parents, and articles that explain the ins and outs of climate change! If you’re searching for outdoor activities or just looking for ways to fill a rainy day, the guide includes a variety of summer learning activities for everyone from five-year-olds to older teens. So what are you waiting for? Scroll through the guide and start planning your summer bucket list!

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Summer Bingo Cards

Parents can challenge their kids to complete as many activities as they can with these free printables filled with fun ideas for hands-on activities, art projects, summer reading and writing activities, educational videos, and outdoor games!

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K-2 Learning Activities
3-5 Learning Activities
6-8 Learning Activities
9-12 Learning Activities
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Things To Do This Summer
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Activity #1: Explore Nature
Handful of Sounds
Nature Conservancy: Places We Protect
Ecosystem Services Assessment
Activity #2: Plant Trees
Activity #3: Work on a Project
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Build a Bee Hotel
Growing a Pollinator Garden
DOT Mural
I Dream of Green
Climate Change Toolkit: Solar Energy & Soil Temperature
Activity #4: Create Sustainable Arts & Craft
At-Home Upcycle Projects from Climate Superstars
At-Home Upcycle Projects from Climate Superstars
At-Home Upcycle Projects from Climate Superstars
Activity #5: Read Books
"Adesh's Deep Sea Dive"
Without Warning! Wildfire Comic Book
How Renewables Work: A Practical Guide to Solar, Wind, and Geothermal
Activity #6: Watch a Climate Documentary
Kiss the Ground: Educational Version
Tom Mulholland: Reviving the Land Through Community Power
Understory: A Journey Into the Tongass
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Blogs

Read these blogs to discover ways to use resources from the SubjectToClimate database during those long summer days.

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Climate Change Art Project Ideas

Climate Change Art Project Ideas

From painting murals in a local park to sketching with sidewalk chalk in your own front yard, DIY art projects can be a powerful and effective way to educate, create awareness, and invoke change.

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7 Climate Change Hands-On Activities to Keep Kids Engaged

Hands-on learning invites students to discover the world by engaging with it directly, something our brains are geared towards on a profound level. 

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7 Climate Change Hands-On Activities to Keep Kids Engaged
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News for Kids

Kids can tailor these news articles to their personal reading level so they can stay up to date on current events all summer long!

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Scientists Discover Underwater Forests Rival the Amazon Rainforest
From the Mountains, to the Prairies, to the Oceans (White With Foam): for Weather Disasters, US is Home
Award Highlights Environmental Action Around the World
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Just for Parents

Navigating the world of climate science can feel like an obstacle course; these guides can help. The guides are perfect for adults looking to improve their understanding of climate change.

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Climate Change Crash Course
Climate Science, Risks, & Solutions
Climate Solutions 101
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Climate Change Explainers

Sometimes, kids have questions that parents don't know how to answer, so let these articles from ClimateSocrates do the heavy lifting for you!

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Extreme Heat Article
Urban Heat Islands Article
Wildfires Article
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Next Steps

Take a break from water balloon fights, tie dye, and mini golf, and make this the best summer ever with our free summer activities, a fun way to keep the kiddos engaged and learning. From science experiments and outdoor activities to summer reading suggestions and DIY crafts, SubjectToClimate’s summer guide has fun things for the whole family to enjoy. If you are looking for more resources, kids activities, lesson plans, and learning opportunities, click here and check out our other themed guides below!

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