This past first week of summer has included morning snuggle time in bed (which has been my absolute favorite!), random errands, lunches out but that’s not going to cut it this week or for the 9 that follow. Keeping the kiddos entertained for 10 more weeks of Summer vacation will be no easy task. That being said, a plan of action is necessary in order to preserve my sanity.
I’ve already scheduled play dates with friends and visiting a few attractions like Rapids Water Park, Jungle Island, Funderdome and the Young At Art Museum but I want the kiddos to be entertained at home too. Going out everyday is not gonna happen, it’s tiring and can get expensive so I sat down with my kids and asked them what they’d like to do this summer (incorporating activities, crafts, projects, baking) and here are the 2015 Summer Bucket List Ideas we came up with (they are in no particular order):
- Go Fishing
- Watch the following Movies (Inside Out, Minions & the Spongebob movie)…Lord, help me with that last movie!
- Go to Pool
- Go to a waterpark
- Go on a road trip
- Do the Mento’s Project
- Bake Rice Krispy Treats
- Make homemade donuts
- Fly Kites
- Watch the Spongebob movie (Lord, help me!)
- Make Smores
- Make play dough
- Family Game Night
- Family Movie Night
- Go bowling
- Sidewalk chalk drawings
- Make homemade bubbles
- Make homemade Lemonade
- Play in the sprinklers
- Go on a picnic
- Make ice cream
- Feed the ducks
- Make popsicles
- Play frisbee
- Do a Scavenger Hunt
- Donate Clothes & Toys
- Make Tie Dye Shirts
- Read at least 5 books
- Pajama Day
- Finish a big jigsaw puzzle
- Have a dance party
- Camping in the yard
- Play Freeze Tag
- Build a blanket fort
- Marshmallow Fight
- Shaving Cream Fight
- Water balloon Fight
- Watercolor Fight
- Play dodge ball
- Lunch with dad at work
- Lunch with grandma at work
- Play Legos
- Make a time capsule with friends
- Decorate and set up a bird feeder
- Have a garage sale
- Go horseback riding
- Ride scooters
- Play at a Park
- Help someone in need
- Visit the following attractions: Jungle Island, Funderdome, Young At Art Museum
Do you think we can get through all of these? Any suggestions on what we can add to the list once we do these?
We’ve already gone to the store and purchased most of what we need to make these happen (that was part of the errands we did last week). We also already did our first craft of the summer: Creating a 2015 Summer Bucket List using an actual “bucket”. It is super cute! You can check out how that came out tomorrow along with instructions on how to make your own if you’re feeling up to it.
Hopefully our 2015 Summer Bucket List helps you plan out your summer!!!
These are A LOT of simple bucket list item.
That’s a great bucket list! Thanks for the ideas of things to do with my grandsons!
What a great idea to make a summer bucket list! We really need to do this with our kids, so when boredom kicks we got something on hand to encourage an activity.
This is a good bucket list. I would say add more crafts and have a contest on who can help,you more cleaning in the house or in the yard
I like the way you think!!!!!
This is a very fun and attainable list. Did you get very far?