Elementary School Summer Activities : Page 2

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!

Make a seashell wind chime for your back porch. Perfect for younger kids to build motor skills on.

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.

Stay active over summer vacation with this fun take on the old favorite Red Rover!

Put a spin on traditional salad by tossing in a few toothpicks! You and your child will have a bast making these healthy, bite-sized treats.

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

Plan ahead for summer, by constructing a holiday calendar with your child. A great way to teach kids about time!

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

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

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

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

Pureed ripe peaches, vanilla yogurt, agave nectar, and juicy chunks of peach come together to form a refreshing pop that hits the spot on a hot summer day.

Play Rock Tic-Tac-Toe, the perfect outdoor game for all ages. Help your child develop thinking skills and get away from the TV!

A lemonade stand is a great opportunity for your kids to work on their money skills and donate some hard earned money to charity.

Help your child chart how much he has grown over his school break by creating his own tree-shaped Summer Growth Chart.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Replace the butterfat and sugar of ice cream with the sublime sweetness of a frozen chocolate-covered banana.

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

This fun, summery arts and crafts activity is a great project to do with your child. She'll express her creativity while she revamps some old flip flops.

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

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

Are you sneaky, sneaky? You'll have to be when your play this fun game involving squirt guns and blindfolds that'll test your child's stealth.

Challenge your child to an exciting race across the pool and engage them in a game of Cruise Ship. Grab some plastic figures, hop in the pool, and you're set.

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.

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

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

This seashell necklace lets you keep a piece of the beach with you. Help your crafty kid create this seashell necklace, the perfect summer keepsake.

Beach bags don't have to be bought...make your own beach bag out of recycled materials in this summer craft.

Get your child in the mood for a season full of lazy days at the beach with this colorful summer centerpiece art project!

Get your kids in the kitchen this Fourth of July and celebrate the holiday with some delicious and nutritious kid-friendly recipes!