Summer Activity Guide
Easy Activity Ideas for Schools, Clubs, EYFS & Holiday Care
Planning summer crafts for kids doesn’t need to be time consuming. Whether you’re running a school, nursery, holiday club or childcare setting, having simple, engaging activities ready to go makes all the difference.
This guide brings together easy summer activity ideas, step-by-step instructions and suggested materials to help you deliver creative, low-prep sessions all summer long.
What’s Included
Quick Craft Wins Simple activities like decorating bookmarks, painting stones or creating paper masks. Great for short sessions and mixed age groups.
Outdoor Activity Encourage children to create wind spinners, garden decorations, or nature collages using leaves and found materials.
Rainy Day Activities Keep handy kits like colouring sets, sticker scenes, and mini craft packs for easy indoor fun.
Group Activities Organise collaborative projects such as mural making or themed craft days to encourage teamwork and creativity.
Reward & Treat Ideas Use pocket money toys like mini puzzles, fidget toys, and small games as incentives or end-of-session rewards.
Easy Summer Craft Activities
DIY Bookmarks
A simple and effective classroom craft. Children can decorate bookmarks using pens, stickers and card to create personalised designs.
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Mask Making
A creative group activity where children design and decorate masks, perfect for role play and storytelling sessions.
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Wind Spinners
A fun outdoor craft where children design their own spinner and watch it move in the wind.
How-to GuideCreative & Sensory Activities
EYFS Colouring Station
Set up a simple colouring station using crayons and themed sheets to encourage independent play and creativity.
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Clay Modelling
An engaging sensory activity where children shape and create using airy dry clay for developing fine motor skills and imagination.
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Jewellery Making
Children can create bracelets and accessories using beads and elastic, making this a popular and rewarding summer activity.
How-to GuideDecorative & Social Crafts
Painting Decorations
Paint wooden or ceramic shapes to create colourful summer decorations for display or to take home.
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Friendship Bracelets
A classic summer activity that encourages social interaction and creativity through simple knotting techniques.
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Collage Crafts
Layer different materials to create beach or summer-themed scenes. Perfect for mixed age groups.
How-to GuideQuick & Easy Activity Ideas
Pocket Money Toys
Small toys provide instant engagement with no preparation required. Ideal for rewards, party bags and quiet-time play.
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Top Tips for Planning
Keep activities simple, offer a mix of indoor and outdoor options, and use ready-to-go supplies to save time.
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Get Summer Ready
Explore crafts kits, supplies and activity ideas to plan engaging summer sessions with ease.
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