2nd - 5th Grade Summer Activities

Capture your beach memories—not with a photograph, but with a beach mosaic made from that classic beach souvenir, the shell.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

Transform a brown paper grocery bag into a hat in this arts and crafts activity!

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.

Combat summer boredom with this easy and fun game. Race against each other to see who can fill their bucket the fastest using leaky cups!

Are you looking for an easy-to-play, fun game? Try Cat and Mouse. All you need is a large bed sheet or tablecloth, a "cat" and a "mouse", and you're all set.

What do a pool, a raft and a golf club have in common? They are all integral ingredients in the fun game of Aqua Golf, a great activity for kids of all ages.

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Are you looking for a fun pool game that doesn't require a lot of heavy accessories? Try Steal the Bacon, a creative form of tag your child is sure to love.

Create a sun-shaped summer words chart in this DIY craft activity!

Are you looking to entertain your child and a large group of their friends? Try out Chain Tag. The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes!

Here's a guide to help you design a challenging pool obstacle course for your elementary school children with ordinary pool toys and household objects.

Looking for a fun summer activity to capture all your vacation memories? Create a summer scrapbook with your child!

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

This sponge relay game is the perfect way to cool off and to keep kids' minds sharp this summer.

Need to cool down on a hot summer night? This gazpacho recipe does the trick.

Here's a tasty summer holiday treat: oatmeal chocolate chip cookie sandwiches filled with cinnamon ice cream.

What do you get when you cross a pool, water balloons and hula hoops? Pool Basketball, an exciting summer game perfect for kids of all ages.

Host a dog wash to raise money for yourself, for charity, or just for fun!

Draw some educational value out of a summer stocked full of adventures!

Grab some rope and a couple of rafts and you're ready to play Rope Rush, an exciting race game for the pool!

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

This twist on the classic game of freeze tag spells fun for your fourth grader--and the whole family!

Are you looking for a fun game that will keep your child on his toes? Try introducing him to Water Tag.

Take advantage of the summer sun to make you and your child a delightfully refreshing treat--sun tea!

Sneak some vitamin-packed greens into your homemade popsicles for a frozen summer treat thatâs both delicious and nutritious

Looking for a way to stay cool in the pool? Check out Elbow Tag, a simple and easy twist on the classic game tag.