25 Summer Activities for Boys
Even as my boys start to grow into teenagers, there are summer days when the famous words “I’m bored” are spoken!
Oh moms….don’t we wish we could say those famous words ourselves? Summer activities for boys are a must!
{Looking for some girl activities? This list of 25 Summer Activities for Girls is just what you need!}
Get prepared this summer with a great idea list of 25 Summer Activities for Boys. Gather a few of the supplies for some of these activities that your boys (and girls too) would love. This way, when the words are spoken, you’re armed and ready to make sure you don’t have to hear “I’m bored” again!
Many of the supplies you will have on hand. But you may need to gather a few things you don’t have–below is a highlighted list.
SUPPLY LIST:
25 Summer Activities for Boys
Create fun sidewalk art with this great recipe for Magic Sidewalk Squirt Paint. -via Growing a Jeweled Rose
Get the squirt bottles here.
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No Time for Flash Cards shares this easy Shoot & Splash game. Grab a water gun and get shooting!
Get the target cones here.
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Did I say the word SLIME?…Every boy love slime and will love running through this Sand Slime from Paging Fun Mums!
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This PVC Pipe Water Shooter will take take a bit of time to create, but your guy will love the end result from Frugal Fun 4 Boys.
Need PVC pipe? Get it here.
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Send the boys outside on a Summer Scavenger Hunt from Moritz Fine Designs.
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Boys will have a blast rolling on this Glowing Water Blob. -via Paging Fun Mums!
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Every boy wants to win! This Pool Noodle Race Track is the perfect course for a little competition! via Ramblings From Utopia
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This Grandma is Fun shares another great race idea with this Squirt Gun Race.
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If you have an artsy guy, this is the perfect activity for him…Squirt Gun Painting. via Fireflies + Mudpies
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Bubble Snakes are perfect for all ages, young and old. via One Little Project
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The perfect idea for snack time! Make Ice Cream in a Bag! via Growing a Jeweled Rose
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For those little boys who love to dig, play and pretend, this Sand & Rock Box is just perfect for them. via Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.
The construction trucks make a great little gift!
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This LEGO Challenge is perfect for rainy day indoor activities! via Free Homeschool Deals
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For all those busy, busy boys who like to run and jump and play, they can set up an Outdoor Obstacle Course. via Imagination Soup
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Grab a bunch of kids from the neighborhood for a great game of Water Balloon Baseball. via Overstuffed Life
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Use paver stones to build an Outdoor Car Track. via An Idea on Tuesday
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Make sure the boys have this Shaving Cream Balloon fight outside…and then they can rinse off by running through the sprinkler! via Totally the Bomb
Don’t you love the tye dye balloons? Grab them here.
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Have some food scraps around the kitchen? Have your guy plant them in some water and watch it grow in this Kitchen Garden Experiment. -via Modern Parents Messy Kids
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Your dinosaur lover will have a blast doing this Dinosaur Themed I Spy Game. -via And Next Comes L
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Keep cool on those steamy days with a Pool Noodle Sprinkler. -via Ziggity Zoom
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Build a Craft Stick Airplane on a rainy day! -via Making Life Blissful
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At the start of summer, give this Free Summer Planner to your boys to create a list of things they want to do. -via The Mad House
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Your Star Wars lovers will go crazy over these Light Saber Sensory Bottles. -via Little Bins for Little Hands
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Kids big and small will love making this super fun DIY Air Fort! – via Mom Trusted
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How is it even possible this bag doesn’t leak? Find out by doing the Leakproof Bag Experiment. -via Steve Spangler Science
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Are your guys still bored? Be sure to check out this great list of 111 Summer Fun Activities.
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Why is this only for boys?
Girls can do the activities too! I think sometimes boy moms run out of ideas and so I wanted to give them some inspiration!
I don’t understand why these activities are for boys! I think girls would like them as well. I’m honestly surprised to see such a narrow-minded view in 2017! Geez!
Be sure to stop back by the blog tomorrow for my 25 ideas for girls! I think boys and girls can do all of the ideas on each list! 🙂
Great ideas! I don’t know why girls wouldn’t like these activities as well.
Narrow-minded is as narrow-minded does. You could have easily responded to Heather’s sharing of ideas, by thanking her and saying something like … I have a daughter and think she will love these too.
YESSS! I actually googled “keep boys busy” because I have a 6 year old BOY to keep entertained without screens this summer. I also have a daughter and took no offense to this.
As a mom of both, I thought these ideas were great. It’s really not that big of a deal that the title says it’s for boys! Can you just do them with your daughters as well and stop being cynical please? Let’s just appreciate the ideas. Thanks for the share. I’m not creative at all and so I, for one, appreciate the ideas shared by those who are.
Great ideas! In my point of view girls are easier to entertained than boys. Boys want action, adventure. Girls can make crafts, have a tea or spa party and will be happy. Boys are way different! They get easily bored unless you let them play with electronics and they become addicted. I really appreciate your ideas!
Thanks for the list of ideas. I’m excited to do this summer with my son.
This is great! some more. thanks
As a former early childhood educator I can spot ‘FUN & EDUCATIONAL’ activities for little people! Thank you Heather for sharing some FRESH ideas, as well as all the additional projects those ideas will inspire!!
great suggestions for kiddos! thank you!!
Just what I was looking for. Thank you for putting this together.
I can’t wait to do this! Thank you!
For those complaining that these are listed as “boys” if you think ur girl would love it, then do it! I have boys & girls. My girls can sit for hours with barbie dolls. My boys, however, I need help keeping them busy! Thanks for the list! I Love it!
I agree I need ideas for my son! Great list!
As a mom with a boy and a girl I’m glad to find some ideas for my son! I have loads of ideas for my daughter just run put of ideas that boys would like! Great list!
This is a great list for boys and girls. I’m glad it was labelled boys because every other list I’ve seen has been more geared towards girls so I wouldn’t have opened it if it didn’t say boys. I was like, finally! I have 3 girls and 1 boy, so I feel like he ends up doing more “girly” things then he should. I believe they would all love the things on this list, so thank you.
YEAH! So glad you opened the list and found some activities for your boy (and girls!)!
I have 4 boys and no girls, so I truly appreciate this list for boys! They love messy, competitive, and scientific activities. Thank you for all the fantastic ideas!
Awesome, Dana! Hope your boys found some great activities!
People who get uptight about labeling activities for boys or girls are crazy and cranky. It’s not like it says for boys ONLY. This is a great list, that of course works for boys or girls, but it’s definitely geared for entertaining boys. Notice, no finger nail painting/spa days or decorating flip flops, which I feel you see in every general summer list for kids. Meh. Anyways, thanks for the list! I have one boy and another on the way and I can see that my oldest will like all these activities, especially as he gets older.
I was so excited to see this list marked for boys!! I have three boys, and haven’t seen anything else marked for boys. I generally will save other children activity pages, but don’t really have the desire to open it right away, like I did with this one. As far as the people complaining about “why can’t girls do this too”, that is so stupid! Don’t be so petty. Don’t be so judgmental. If I saw a Pink Princess themed list of activities for girls I would never think twice about complaining or attacking the author on why the title said “for girls”. Give me a break, and get a life people! And as far as this activity list “for boys” goes, thank you so much for creating it! I love it and can’t wait to try everything listed! My boys are going to have so much fun!!!
You rock! Great idea’s and thank you so much for taking the time to share them. I’m in kids ministry and I always love getting fresh idea’s!
Thanks so much! I love having more ideas for that boys would enjoy. Not very many boys come to my craft programs, so I am always looking for something boys would like as much as girls.
Thanks so much for putting this together! I have three boys and you gave some GREAT ideas. I was dreading that summer is coming but now I’m excited so I can do some fun activities to keep them away from Xbox and boredom! 🙂
I love these ideas!!!! The glow in the dark blob is so awesome!!!! Thank you for getting all these fun ideas together!!
First off, brilliant roundup! You have so many awesome ideas to use. Second, I love your site and a huge fan! Thanks for always sharing creative posts. 🙂
Thanks, Cassie! And thanks for stopping by!