Summer Adventures Are Waiting! (Grades 4-5)- and - Parents, Guardians and Summer Instructors and Teachers for 1st–2nd Grade Levels
School is out, and summer is the perfect time to explore,
create, and have fun! You don't need expensive vacations to have an amazing
summer. Sometimes the best adventures happen right in your own neighborhood! Let’s explore -
Explore the Outdoors
Fresh air and sunshine can make every day an adventure.
🧺 Park-to-Table Picnic
Pack healthy snacks like sandwiches, apples, grapes, and
water. Bring a blanket and enjoy lunch at your local park.
🌿 Nature Walk
Take a walk and see how many interesting things you can
find.
Can you spot:
- Five
different leaves?
- Three
birds?
- A
butterfly?
- A
squirrel?
- A
colorful flower?
Bring a notebook and draw or write about your discoveries.
Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course
Use sidewalk chalk to create:
- Hopscotch
- Zigzag
lines
- Balance
paths
- Jumping
circles
- Finish
line races
Challenge your friends or family! It’s fun!
💦 Water Fun
Stay hydrated and COOL by:
- Running
through a sprinkler
- Water
balloon toss
- Sponge
relay races
- Filling
buckets and measuring water
Always ask an adult before playing with water.
Become a Summer Scientist
Science is everywhere!
Ice Cream in a Bag
Did you know you can make ice cream using science?
Mix:
- Milk
- Sugar
- Vanilla
Place the bag inside another bag with ice and salt. Shake
it for several minutes until it freezes!
Try:
- Baking
soda + vinegar volcano
- Magnet
treasure hunt
- Floating
and sinking experiment
- Rainbow
with water and food coloring
Ask yourself:
- What
happened?
- Why
did it happen?
- What
can I change next time?
Ask an adult for
help -when mixing baking soda and vinegar
Summer is a great time to:
- Paint
- Draw
comics
- Build
with LEGO® bricks
- Write
stories
- Make
friendship bracelets
- Build
forts with blankets
Your imagination is your superpower!
Visit Your Local Library
Libraries have:
- Free
books
- Story
times
- STEM
programs
- Craft
activities
- Reading
challenges
- Fun
prizes
Did you
know- Reading just 20 minutes a day helps your brain stay strong all summer.
🌞 Explore Your Community
Check out places near your hometown:
- Parks
- Museums
- Nature
centers
- Farmers
markets
- Community
festivals
- NNO/ ‘National
Night Out’ in your community
- Outdoor
concerts
- Zoo
or wildlife parks
Many summer activities are free!
Summer Challenge
Can you complete these?
☐ Read
10 books
☐
Learn five new facts about nature
☐ Help
someone in your family
☐ Draw
a picture every week
☐
Build something from recycled materials
☐
Visit a park you've never been to
☐
Watch a sunset
☐
Smile every day!
Have
a safe, happy, and adventurous summer! 😉
Hey
Kids, Parents, Guardians and Summer Instructors and Teachers for 1st–2nd Grade Levels
Hooray! It's Summer!
Summer is here!
It is time to play, learn, and have fun.
Here are some awesome ideas!
Go Outside
Go to a park.
Run.
Jump.
Swing.
Play tag.
Have a picnic with your family.
Nature Hunt
Can you find:
🍃 A
green leaf
Why not- see how many you can find!
Draw with sidewalk chalk.
Make:
- Hopscotch
- Hearts
- Rainbows
- Stars
- Your
name
Hop from picture to picture!
💦 Water Play
Splash in a sprinkler.
Play with water balloons.
Use buckets and cups.
Always have an adult nearby.
Make Ice Cream
Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag?
Ask a grown-up to help.
Shake the bag until it gets cold.
Then enjoy a yummy treat!
Be a Little Scientist
Try fun experiments.
Mix baking soda and vinegar.
Watch the bubbles!
Use magnets to find things that stick.
Science is fun!
Create Something
Draw pictures.
Paint.
Color.
Build with blocks.
Make paper airplanes.
Use your imagination!
Read Every Day
Visit your library.
Choose fun books.
Read with someone you love.
Reading helps your brain grow!
😊 Summer Fun List
Can you:
⭐
Smile today?
⭐ Read
one book?
⭐ Help
at home?
⭐ Play
outside?
⭐ Draw
a picture?
⭐ Say
something kind?
You can do it!
Have a wonderful summer! 😊
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