{"id":11134,"date":"2026-05-19T11:38:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lpatucson.org\/lakeside\/?p=11134"},"modified":"2026-05-19T11:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:38:23","slug":"how-to-keep-kids-busy-through-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lpatucson.org\/lakeside\/how-to-keep-kids-busy-through-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Kids Busy Through the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer\u2019s here and, after spending ten months keeping their brains engaged every day at school, it\u2019s easy for kids to get bored over the annual two-month summer break. 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With several different themes, you can have a scavenger hunt nearly every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/littlepinelearners.com\/nature-collection-journal-for-kids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature journaling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets kids learn first-hand about nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourdaysoutside.com\/10-engaging-gardening-activities-for-kids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gardening<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be done indoors or outdoors, whether you live around the Sonoran Desert or up in the Flagstaff area.<\/span><b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Creative and Hands-On<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make<\/span><a 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summer sky is filled with amazing objects and is a great place to learn about science and astronomy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellplaytogether.com\/diy-archaeology-dig-for-kids-a-fun-ancient-history-activity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backyard archaeology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Discover the history in the area around your home by finding archaeological treasure in the ground right in your own backyard.<\/span><b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social and Active<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start a neighborhood<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/parents\/family-life\/easy-recipes-for-kids\/help-your-child-open-lemonade-stand.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lemonade stand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put on a backyard play or talent show.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use summer vacation to start a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allforkids.org\/news\/blog\/community-service-for-families\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">community volunteer project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like a food drive, picking up litter, or planting wildflowers<\/span><b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Rainy Day \u2026 or 110-Degree Day \u2026 Indoor Favorites<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put together puzzles or play board games.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create some<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningbyinquiry.com\/easy-and-creative-stop-motion-animation-project-for-kids\/#google_vignette\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stop-motion animation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucecrafts.com\/origami-projects-for-kids-4142802\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origami<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwico.com\/diy\/lists\/10-paper-craft-kids?srsltid=AfmBOoq_EEMdD2uoiQ2W1_ynHUcPIUeCO-LYr0X5uYWIR7wUUn5qDnxu\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paper crafts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/creativityschool.com\/how-to-make-comics-for-kids\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comic book<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or illustrated story<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build an<\/span><a 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