Looking for a fun summer activity that the whole family can enjoy? Check out this printable summer scavenger hunt!
Just download, print, and get started. Scavenger hunts are a great way to keep kids entertained while also getting them some exercise. And it’s free! So what are you waiting for? Get started today.
Summer Scavenger Hunt List
Summertime is a great time to get outdoors and have some fun with the family. Why not try a summer scavenger hunt?
This is a great way to get everyone moving and having fun. Plus, you can use the list of items to create a custom scavenger hunt tailored just for your family.
Preparing for the Scavenger Hunt
If you’re looking for a fun and challenging activity to do with your kids, a scavenger hunt is the perfect option. But before you start, there are a few things you’ll need to do to get prepared.
First, print out a list of items that need to be found. Next, grab a clipboard and a pen so you can keep track of what’s been found. And finally, gather your family together to start the hunt!
With a little preparation, you’re sure to have a fun and memorable time.
Completing the Activity
This summer scavenger hunt includes two versions. The first page of this summer alphabet scavenger hunt shares a word for each letter of the alphabet.
The items on this list can be found around the home or around town. After finding all the items you can around the home, put the clipboard and scavenger hunt list in the car. Have kids search for the remaining items as you run errands around town or on your next road trip.
The second page of this alphabet scavenger hunt for summer shows all the letters of the alphabet but gives no suggestions for each one.
Kids can get creative as they search the home and the neighborhood for an item that begins with each letter of the alphabet.
Easy Scavenger Hunt Ideas
A summer scavenger hunt is a great way to get the whole family outside and enjoying the nice weather. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Turn your scavenger hunt into a competition between siblings or teams. Whoever finds the most items in a certain amount of time wins a prize.
Finally, if your kids are old enough for cell phones, you can turn this into a photo scavenger hunt by having your kids take pictures of the things they find on the list.
Whatever you do, make sure to have fun and enjoy the summer sun!
Summer Books for Kids
Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about summer. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.
The Night Before Summer Vacation – A little girl and her family are getting ready to go on vacation . . . or at least they are trying to. In the effort to pack everything that will be needed, there’s bound to be something overlooked, and what that is provides a funny ending to this meter-perfect “twist” on Clement Moore’s classic.
And Then Comes Summer – When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it’s time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, from lemonade stands and late bedtimes to swimming in the lake and toasting marshmallows, there’s something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the sunny season.
Summer is Here! – Pick blueberries, see a caterpillar grow from an egg to a butterfly, or take a trip to the lake or beach with your family. Peek under rocks, look up in the trees, dive into the water–there is so much to learn and so much to discover together when you read Summer is Here!
Teaching Resources
If you love using peg dogs in your imaginative play area, you don’t want to miss these eco-friendly Summer Peg Dolls decorated with hand painted summery flowers!
Storytelling is part of the learning process. Add some summer story stones to your reading and literacy centers.
Summer Activities for Kids
If your kids have enjoyed this summer scavenger hunt, be sure to check out these fun summer activities for kids of all ages.