22 Tween and Teenage Summer Bucket List Ideas
Summer is rapidly approaching and if you’re a parent, you’re probably wondering about some fun summer bucket list ideas for teens! It can be hard to keep teens entertained during the summer and avoid the dreaded “I’m bored” exclamations, but follow along for some of our favorite tween and teenage summer bucket list ideas!
1. Go for a Hike
Hiking is a great way to get kids out of the house during the summer for both physical activity and connecting with nature! If you have avid hikers, planning at least a hike a week can be a fun regular summer activity.
And even if you don’t have avid hikers, why not introduce your kids to hiking now?
2. Camping in the Backyard with Friends
If you’re not up for a huge family camping trip, your teens can always camp out in the backyard with their friends! Add in some s’mores, a bonfire, and some campfire songs and your teen will have just as much fun as they would on a regular camping trip, with friends included!
3. Have a Movie Marathon (Pretty Much on Every Teen’s Summer Bucket List)
Movie marathons are great for days that you aren’t looking to leave the house. To make it even more fun, read a complete book series and then watch all the movies after to see how they compare!
4. Water Park Visit for a Teenage Summer Bucket List
Isn’t a water park visit on every tween’s or teen’s summer bucket list? Water parks are a great and fun way to cool down all summer long. If you’re lucky enough to have water parks nearby, look out for memberships to help you save on ticket prices!
5. Trampoline Sleepover/Stargazing
If you have a trampoline, consider having your teens host a stargazing themed sleepover outdoors on top of your trampoline. Of course, it’s a good idea to check the weather beforehand to make sure nobody gets rained on!
6. Have a Regularly Scheduled Game Night with Friends
Hosting a game night at home can be a fun idea for teens during the summer. It gives them an excuse to get together with their friends and have some fun too! Friends can bring games also so a variety of games can be played throughout the summer.
7. Try Paddle Boarding for a Summer Bucket List for Teens
Paddle boarding is a fun and exciting hobby to try if you’ve got a body of water nearby and a teen who is interested in water sports!
8. Explore While Geocaching
Geocaching is one of our favorites ideas for teens because they can include friends, family, pets, and get to explore places they might never have gone before!
9. Discover Yoga with Animals
Many farms are participating in events like “yoga with goats” and what a fun way to incorporate some physical activity!
10. Learn Sign Language
There are tons of sign language resources online for kids between YouTube and other social media channels that allow you to learn sign language! Sign language can be a super useful skill to have and can keep your teen occupied for hours during the summer.
11. Volunteer at an Animal Shelter
Volunteering at an animal shelter can be both rewarding and helpful if your teen has any community service or volunteer hours to complete for school or otherwise!
12. Host a Bake Sale for a Teenage Summer Bucket List
If your teen loves baking, this is one of the best summer ideas for teens. Not only can they do something they enjoy, they have potential to earn some spending cash from it too!
13. Participate in Random Acts of Kindness
Nowadays, there are tons of different ways to participate in random acts of kindness. If you feel like putting some positivity into your community, look into different acts of kindness and pick some that are fun to you and your teens!
14. Visit and Enjoy Escape Rooms
Escape rooms can be a fun day activity that your teens will enjoy with their friends or family.
15. Learn to Paint as an Idea for a Teen Summer Bucket List
Whether you look up tutorials on Youtube or just decide to start practicing and learning yourself, painting can be a fun hobby to pick up for anyone in the family, including teens stuck at home during summer!
16. Design a Comic Book or Write a Novel
For creative teens who like to write, this is a fun option to keep them busy during summer!
17. Take a Class at Your Local Library
Local libraries offer lots of free classes and workshops for kids and teens alike – check your local library for their event calendar.
18. Start a Blog for a Great Teenage Summer Bucket List Idea
If your teen has a lot to say or likes to express themselves through writing, a blog can be a great outlet that also helps keep them busy and entertained during summer.
Look at us Arkansas Girls! We are sure enjoying our adventure as kid bloggers!
19. Challenge Yourself with Indoor Skydiving
Indoor skydiving can be a wonderfully fun activity if you have a center nearby!
20. Spend the Day Bowling
Bowling is a great option as most towns and cities have bowling alleys. Generally, bowling is one of the more affordable summer bucket list ideas for teens as well!
21. Laser Tag is on Most Teen Summer Bucket Lists
Laser tag can also be a fun and affordable option for teens throughout the summer!
22. Start a Pet Sitting or Dog Walking Business
For teens who are animal lovers, starting a pet business can be a wonderful venture. It can help them learn some responsibility and financial lessons and is also very rewarding!
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Overall, these are some great summer bucket list ideas for teens to get you jump started through summer! Do you have other great ideas for teens during summer? Share with other parents here in the comments below!
