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April 25, 2016

40+ Water Summer Activities for Kids + Printable Checklist

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Need some ideas to keep the kids busy and cooled off this summer? Check out 40+ Water Summer Activities for Kids + FREE Printable Checklist! This splashing fun post is sponsored by The Step2 Company as a Step2 Ambassador. All play time opinions are my own. May contain commissioned links

40+ Water Summer Activities for Kids + Printable Checklist

40+ Water Summer Activities for Kids + Printable Checklist

Are you ready for summer?

It’s hard to believe that in a few short weeks our kids will be out of school and looking for ways to enjoy summer memories! And what better way than with water! Water is definitely one of the BEST ways for my kids to explore, create, discover and play – always resulting in smiles!

So to kick off summer, I’m sharing 40+ Water Summer Activities for Kids this season. Because you never can have too little water play ideas for the kids, right?! Grab your water activity ideas and a FREE Summer Activity Checklist Printable to enjoy too.

Make your own kids car wash

1. Make your own Kids Car Wash

2. Play Water Balloon Baseball

3. Paint with Ice – just add food coloring

4. Make Snow Cones

Step2 waterfall discovery wall toy review

5. Discover the New Step2 Waterfall Discovery Wall

Discover water in a whole new way with the Step2 Waterfall Discovery Wall! This 2-sided wall contains everything your child needs to create mazes of splashing water fun! Can we say endless water summer activities in one toy? YES!

Water maze toy

Scoop water to pour into the top of the wall and watch the water cascade down chutes, funnels, spinners and giggles.

Best water toy for toddlers 2016

The water then collects at the bottom of the basin so your kids can scoop and play all over again. This new and innovative toy is a great way to get kids playing and learning about water throughout the summer.

2016 Step2 water toy

  • Minimal set up – up and playing in minutes!
  • Includes 13 piece accessory set with funnels, spinners, buckets, cups and chutes Water toy 2016
  • Stands about 33 inches tall when fully assembled – grows with your child!
  • Fun vertical design – perfect for storing in smaller spacesBest Step2 water toy 2016
  • Built in notches and holes to hold your maze pieces and cups – easy for little ones to work on those motor skills
  • Quality and Durable Step2 Plastic that lasts through your child’s toughest play time

Summer water play ideas

  • Recommended for ages 1.5 years+. But my 7 year old was just as happy to play with this toy too!
  • Hours of water play!

Step2 water wall

Keep in mind, there is no drain hole in the basin of this toy. I just let the kids play for hours until the water is about empty, then tip the toy to drain. The new Step2 Waterfall Discovery Wall is available exclusively at Toys R’ Us for the MSRP as low as $50! Seriously, such a bargain for this toy.

Water play ideas for toddlers

We have gotten so much use out of ours already. I know it will continue to be a hit through the summer!

6. Run Through a Sprinkler

7. Go Swimming

8. Melt Ice Cubes

9. Make Your Own Homemade Bubbles with 1 cup of distilled water, 2 tablespoons of Dawn dish soap and 1 tablespoon of glycerin

10. Slide on a Water Slide

11. Create Your Own Sidewalk Chalk Paint

12. Feed the Ducks (the ducks like water, right?)

13. Visit the Beach

14. Go Canoeing

DIY sponge balls for kids

15. Toss Some Sponge Balls

16. Have a Water Balloon Fight

17. Make a Sensory Bottle

18. Have a Squirt Gun Race

19. Make Homemade Popsicles like these no sugar added ones!

20. Make Your Own Ice Cream

Water table finding dory

21. Play with a Water Table

22. Wash Mom and Dad’s Car

23.Make a Water Obstacle Course

24. Jump in Rain Puddles

25. Skip Rocks

26. Have a Water Gun Fight

Easy watermelon slush recipe

27. Make This Watermelon Lemonade Slush

28. Host a Neighborhood Water Themed Party (like this Finding Dory Party)

29. Go Fishing

30. Head to a Water Park

31. Visit an Aquarium

32. Hold a Lemonade Stand

33. Plant a Summer Herb Garden (You’ll need water for that!)

Swimming pool game ideas

34. Play These 15 Swimming Pool Games

35. Go on a Boat Ride

36. Visit a Natural Spring

37. Make Your Own Edible Finger Paint

38. Do a Water Science Experiment

Summer ideas for kids to cool off

39. Head to Your Local Splash Park

40. Play Water Balloon Pinata

41. Sail Your Own Milk Carton Sailboat

Summer activities for kids list printable

Free Kids Summer Activity Checklist Printable

And because I don’t want you to forget any of these FUN water ideas for the summer, I’ve made a handy printable checklist for you too!

Just click the picture to open and save the summer checklist. Print and check off your fun summer water activities as you make your way through the season.

Summer ideas for toddlers water

We’re expected to have a BLAST this summer thanks to this list of fun water summer activities for kids! I cannot wait to check everything off throughout the season.

Summer activities for kids water

What is your child’s favorite summer water activities?

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  1. Robin Masshole Mommy says

    April 25, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    We did a cozy coupe car wash a million years ago when I was in the moms club in my town. Such a fun day!

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  2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    April 25, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing these activities. They all look like a ton of fun. Thanks for the printable checklist, too. I’ll need it.

    Reply
  3. MELISASource says

    April 25, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    These are all such great suggestions. I love the out door “car wash”. So adorable!

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  4. Lindsey Paris says

    April 25, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    We have a neighborhood splash day on the last day of school. I’m going to FINALLY make some of those sponge balls to throw around!

    Reply
  5. Catherine Sargent says

    April 25, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    These are all really fun ideas. I really love the car wash, my little nephew will enjoy that.

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  6. MJ. L says

    April 25, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    This is a great list of ideas for the kids! I will be doing some of these definitely this summer!

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  7. Pam says

    April 25, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    My kids always loved having a water table to use during the summer. They spent a lot of time splashing each other!

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  8. Marcie W. says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    This is a fabulous list and many of these suggestions would be fun for my older children too. They especially love water balloons and running through the sprinklers.

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  9. Lisa Joy Thompson says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    This is such a fun list! My kids love water activities in the summer. They can entertain themselves for hours with buckets, water balloons and a hose!

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  10. Candy O says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    Wow I’m definitely pinning this post. My boys are so looking forward to summer and getting lots of water play.

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  11. Liz Mays says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Oh these are the best ideas. I can’t wait for it to get warm outside! I love that discovery wall!

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  12. Sarah H (@TheOutsideFam) says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    We spend lots of time at the pool, which can be very hard for this sunscreen-loving mom! I will say I do like your idea about washing the cars. I think this is an activity that every kid should do weekly. 🙂

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  13. Valerie Grey says

    April 26, 2016 at 8:17 am

    This summer is going to be all about the water for us. I can’t wait to try a few of these out.

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  14. mary says

    April 26, 2016 at 11:42 am

    Wow I can’t believe that summer break is almost here. My kids just reminded me – 1 more month mom! Thanks for the list

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  15. Crystal says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    That Step2 Water Discovery Wall is just so cute! I know it would be mesmorizing & so much fun to play with. I

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  16. Nicole Escat says

    April 26, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    This would be really fun and really enjoy. Kids would love this!

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  17. Toni | BoulderLocavore.com says

    April 26, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Clearly no shortage of summer fun for your crew this year! What a fantastic list and so many fun activities. My kids would have loved the Step2 water wall for sure!

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  18. Tes says

    April 26, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    I want to do more this summer with the kids. I’d love to do some of these for sure.

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  19. Monica says

    April 27, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    These are incredible – just in time for the warm months!!!

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  20. Mirela says

    April 27, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    A great list of games. While reading it I felt the summer outside. I can’t decide which are the best. I know one thing, kids love water. They can spill it around or from bowl to bowl.

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  21. Nina bernstein says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Discovery wall looks amazing!! So educational and fun!!!

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  22. Terrie Swanson says

    May 16, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    I loved reading this post and plan on using most if not all of them this summer. I keep preschoolers and then this summer I’ll have my 6 year old grandson so I had been looking for ideas to keep them occupied outside as well as in. I loved the carwash idea since I have 6 of them and many of the others I’ve never thought of.

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