Engaging Summer Activities for Kids

Summer is a time for kids to take a break from school, but the excitement of learning doesn’t have to stop there! Keep your students engaged and active this summer with Miacademy’s new summer fun activities!

In this article, we’ll explore our new summer activity books designed to entertain, educate, and excite kids of all ages! From outdoor adventures and creative crafts to interactive learning experiences and family activities, Miacademy has something for every family to enjoy this summer!

K-5 Summer Fun Activities

Kids need summer activities to stay engaged and continue learning outside of the classroom, preventing the “summer slide” in academic skills. These activities also provide opportunities for social interaction, physical exercise, and creative exploration, contributing to their overall development and well-being.

Here’s a sneak peek at what we have to offer our K-5 students this summer!

  1. Summer Bucket List: Create a summer bucket list by coloring in the bucket and writing what you’d like to do. Cross the activities out once you complete them!
  1. Summer Book and Movie Club: Read books as a family, and then watch the movies based on them! Choose from our reading list (including picture books, chapter books, and advanced books) or create your own! Then, answer the reflection questions on Page 4.
  1. Start Your Own Lemonade Stand with Lemonade Stand Math: A classic summer activity, complete with lemonade recipes and a printable sign! Practice math skills by adding the cost of the lemonade, setting the price of each cup, and counting back the correct change to your customers. Check out our practice math questions on pages 8 and 9!
  1. Solar Oven S’mores: With help from an adult, create your very own solar-powered oven to make a sweet summer treat! Using common household items, you’ll construct a simple solar oven to cook your s’mores in the hot summer sun. As you enjoy your s’mores, share your observations with your family to discover more about solar energy!
  1. Create a Kite & 3-5 Kite Science: Create your very own kite with our Kite Template and explore the forces of wind and gravity in real time! Great for students K-2 and 3-5.
  2. Nature Exploration Bingo: Take a relaxing nature walk with your family and see if you can get a bingo! From rolling down a grassy hill to spotting a caterpillar or rainbow, our Bingo board works as a guide to make the most of any nature walk!
  1. K-2 and 3-5 Summer Olympic Activities: Learn about the Summer Olympics by hosting your own Mini Olympics with fun activities! Create your own Olympic Torch to kick off your competitive Hula Hoop Contest or Jump Rope Challenge!
Get the K-5 Summer Activity Book

Middle School Summer Fun Activities

For middle school students, creating and maintaining friendships is everything! In addition to strengthening their math and reading skills, these activities provide structured social interaction and physical fitness opportunities, helping them build friendships and stay healthy.

Here’s a sneak peek at what we have to offer our middle school students this summer!

  1. Book and Movie Club: A heat wave is a great time to take a deep dive into cinema and literature! Choose a book and movie pairing from our suggested list, and complete the activities on Page 3.  
  1. Healthy Summer Bingo Challenge: Practice healthy habits and take advantage of the beautiful weather with our Healthy Summer Bingo! Complete the activities to get a bingo, or do the whole card for an extra challenge!
  1. Summer Goal Setting: Practice setting goals with our Bucket List! List all the activities you’d like to do this summer, and cross them off as you complete them!
  1. Sunscreen Science Lab: Conduct a science experiment to test the effectiveness of various SPF, and learn how UV rays affect your skin without protection.
  1. Sandcastle Engineering Challenge: Explore the engineering design process and put your skills to the test at the beach! Learn how engineers create and implement their designs with our handy guide on Page 9.
  1. Seven Elements of Visual Art Chalk Painting: Make your own chalk paint and exercise your creative muscles by creating a summer-themed art piece using the seven elements of visual art!
  1. Plan Your Dream Summer Vacation: Practice math skills by creating a budget for your dream vacation! Plan travel, lodging, activities and more with our budget guide on pages 17-19.
  1. Summer Olympics Activities: Read about the significance of the Summer Olympics and complete one of our suggested projects on Page 20!
Get the Middle School Summer Activity Book

High School Summer Fun Activities

As high schoolers become more independent, they may choose to pursue more of their own interests on their summer break. If your student needs some inspiration, try some of our fun summer activities for high school students! From movie clubs, engineering projects, to the Olympics, there’s something for everyone this season!

  1. Book and Movie Club: Beat the heat with a book and a movie! Choose a pairing from our suggested list, and complete the activities on Page 3. 
  1. Healthy Summer Bingo Challenge: Summer is a great time to focus on building healthy habits! See if you can get a bingo, or complete the whole card as a challenge!
  1. Nature Mosaic: Create a beautiful mosaic using elements of nature! Create your own design with rocks, sticks, flower petals, and anything else you find while learning about the art of mosaic making.
  1. Solar Phenomenon Experiment: Explore the wonders of physics and chemistry in our simple Solar Phenomenon Experiment! Using household materials, you’ll be able to watch science in action as you learn about the power of our sun.
  1. Turn Summer Sun into Summer Fun: Try out this creative writing activity by recreating a famous poem with your own twist!
  1. Olympics Adventure: Explore the history of the Summer Olympics with 11 pages of Olympic-themed activities! From engineering your own events to completing a project on our Choice Board, get in the spirit of the Summer Olympics with MiaPrep this summer!
Get the High School Summer Activity Book

This summer, incorporating a variety of activities from Miacademy can help keep your students engaged throughout the summer. By keeping kids active, we can combat summer learning loss, promote healthy habits, and create lasting memories. So, why not give these activities a try? Embrace the opportunity to make this summer even more memorable for your family, and inspire others to do the same. Make this summer the best yet with fun summer activities from Miacademy!