Hello! How is this summer going for you? It’s funny how summer vacations are so different depending on where you live. In England some schools have only just begun their summer holidays, while some US locations are already back to school. However, the weather is still very much summery across the Northern Hemisphere and there’s plenty of time to get outdoors and explore and learn with your children! Today I’m bringing you 30+ fun outdoor summer learning activities to try out this year, and add to your list of ‘must dos’ for next summer.
Backyard Science Activities
10+ Hands-on Science Activities for Kids Perfect for Summer from Buggy and Buddy
Spectacular Summer Science Series from Share IT! Science News
20 DIY Outdoor Science Experiments from Edventures With Kids
Using Flora for Learning
DIY Nature Science Summer Camp at Home from iGame Mom
Coloring Wild Carrot from Fireflies and Mud Pies
Garden Flower Ten Frame from Rainy Day Mom
Have Fun With Things That Fly
STEAM Paper Airplaine Experiment to Challenge Your Kids from Rainy Day Mom
How To.. make a Beautiful Kite! by our favourite crafter, Red Ted Art
Summer Straw Shooter Craft by Red Ted Art
Having an Explosive Summer
Bottle Rockets – Engineering & Chemistry Summer Science Fun! by STEAM Powered Family.
Learn about Forces at the Splash Park! from Engineer to Stay at Home Mom.
Soda Pop and Mentos Experiment by There’s Just One Mommy
Down at The Beach
How To Go Rock Pooling With Kids by Rainy Day Mom
Coastal Foraging For Food: Kids Survival Skills Challenge from Kids Craft Room
Science at the Beach & More Kids Activities from Edventures With Kids
More Outdoor Summer Learning
We also have some great outdoor summer learning activities right here on our blog:
- Learning about Tree Rings
- What’s Under That Rock, a Marine Walk
- Spotting Waterfowl
- Watching Birds From The Kitchen Window
Rebecca Hollick says
August 13, 2017 at 5:01 pmbrilliant, thanks for sharing
Becky says
August 15, 2017 at 2:13 pmThis is the motherlode of amazing ideas! Thanks for doing this round-up Crystal!
Crystal McClean says
August 16, 2017 at 8:42 amIt’s been my pleasure to share such great ideas from my friends, have fun with them!
Mother of 3 says
August 18, 2017 at 8:33 pmSo many fun ideas! We love learning outdoors in the summer. On our walk this morning we talked about goldenrod, saw a woodpecker, and enjoyed looking at a few new plants that we have yet to identify.
Crystal McClean says
August 23, 2017 at 10:22 pmThat sounds like a great day! I grew up in a Canadian city so the flora here along the sea in Northern Ireland is a whole new experience for me. The kids know as much (or maybe more than I do) from foraging events we’ve attended. It’s fun to learn about what’s around you!