Summer Fun Crafts for Kids to Tweens

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These summer fun crafts are a fun and creative way to keep kids entertained during long summer days at home. Each project encourages imagination, hands-on creativity, and screen-free play that kids will actually enjoy. For more fun posts like this, see my Kids Crafts page.

Summer Fun Crafts for Kids to Tweens

When summer break rolls around, it always starts with excitement… and then about three days later someone says, “I’m boooored.” That’s why I’m always on the hunt for easy, creative ideas that keep kids busy, happy, and off screens for a little while.

These kinds of kid summer activities are the perfect way to fill those long afternoons with something fun and memorable. They are also perfect for rainy days, playdates, summer camps at home, or just slowing down and getting creative together.

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This roundup is packed with colorful projects, creative ideas, and plenty of simple crafts that work for both younger kids and tweens. Whether your kids love painting, cutting, building, decorating, or getting a little messy outside, there are tons of fun ideas here to inspire them.

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Super Fun Summer Crafts for Tweens & Kids

And the best part? Most of these DIY kids crafts use simple supplies you probably already have sitting around the house.

I love having a list of easy summer fun activities for kids ready to go because sometimes you just need something quick that keeps everyone entertained without a huge setup.

Go grab the markers, glue sticks, and your craft stash because these summer crafts are about to save the day.

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Kim Purvis

Kim is a lifestyle blogger, habitual DIY’er, confirmed shopaholic, and lover of good vibes. Living small on the coast of southern California with her husband and two very cool dogs.

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  1. This is a fun idea to keep the kids busy this summer and having fun. I’ll be featuring this in my 21 Kids Summer Fun Ideas this Sunday at Merry Monday

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  2. Thank you for hosting! My offerings this week include Dad’s Day Delights, Chili Dog Pizza and my Tuscan Porterhouse Steak. Enjoy!

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