67 Christian Summer Activities for Kids and Families

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, make memories, and help children grow closer to Christ. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, meaningful service projects, creative crafts, or simple faith-building moments, these Christian summer activities will help your family focus on Jesus while having fun together.

Outdoor Christian Summer Activities

Take your faith outside and enjoy God’s creation while learning, exploring, and making memories together.

1. Bible Nature Scavenger Hunt

Search for items in nature that remind you of Bible stories, scriptures, or God’s creations.

2. Creation Nature Journal

Collect leaves, flowers, and sketches while recording observations and scriptures about God’s handiwork.

3. DIY Vacation Bible School

Make you own mini vacation Bible school in your backyard. Download my free cheat sheet.

4. Prayer Walk

Walk through your neighborhood while praying for neighbors, friends, schools, and community leaders.

5. Backyard Campfire Devotional

Gather around a fire pit for scriptures, songs, and family discussions about faith.

6. Scripture Sidewalk Chalk Art

Decorate sidewalks with uplifting Bible verses and Christian messages.

7. Visit a Scenic Overlook

Explore a beautiful location and discuss how God’s creations testify of Him.

8. Outdoor Family Worship Night

Sing worship songs together under the stars.

9. Family Picnic and Parables

Pack a lunch and discuss one of Jesus’ parables while enjoying time outdoors.

10. Creation Photography Challenge

Take photos of things that remind you of God’s power, beauty, and creativity.

Christian Service Projects for Summer

Summer is a wonderful opportunity to teach children how to serve others and follow Christ’s example.

11. Make Blessing Bags

Fill bags with snacks and essentials to give to people in need.

12. Deliver Treats to Neighbors

Bake cookies and share them with families in your neighborhood.

13. Write Thank-You Notes

Express gratitude to teachers, church leaders, and community helpers.

14. Send Cards to Missionaries

Encourage missionaries with handwritten notes and drawings.

15. Neighborhood Kindness Challenge

Complete daily acts of kindness throughout your community.

16. Pick Up Litter

Help care for God’s creation by cleaning local parks and trails.

17. Visit a Nursing Home

Share songs, smiles, and conversation with senior residents.

18. Volunteer at Church

Look for opportunities to help with church events and activities.

19. Make Small Gifts for Church Members

Create simple crafts to brighten someone’s day.

20. Family Service Day

Spend an entire day serving others together. If you need more service ideas in your area visit justserve.org

Bible Learning Activities

Help children strengthen their testimonies and build scripture study habits during the summer months.

21. Summer Bible Reading Challenge

Create a reading schedule and track your progress.

22. Weekly Scripture Memory Challenge

Memorize a new Bible verse each week.

23. Family Night

Pick a day of the week that is always a family night. Use that time to share a short spiritual message and then do an activity together.

24. Bible Competitions and Games

Test your Bible knowledge with a fun family game. You could play…

25. Bible Timeline Project

Create a visual timeline of important Bible events.

26. Learn About the Apostles

Study the lives and ministries of Jesus’ twelve apostles.

27. Scripture Wall Display

Post favorite verses where everyone can see them.

28. Daily Blessings Journal

Record blessings and answers to prayers each day.

29. Learn About a Missionary

Research a missionary and discuss how they shared the gospel.

30. Family Scripture Study Marathon

Spend extra time studying a book of the Bible together.

Christian Crafts and Creative Activities

Combine creativity and faith with hands-on projects that help children remember gospel truths.

31. Bible Verse Friendship Bracelets

Create bracelets featuring colors or beads that represent scripture themes.

32. Painted Scripture Rocks

Paint encouraging messages and verses on rocks.

33. Prayer Jar Craft

Decorate a jar and fill it with prayer prompts.

34. Bible Character Puppets

Create puppets and use them to retell Bible stories.

35. Scripture Bookmarks

Make colorful bookmarks featuring favorite verses.

36. Gratitude Tree

Add paper leaves listing blessings throughout the summer.

37. Christian Summer Scrapbook

Document faith-filled memories and experiences.

38. Armor of God Craft

Create each piece of the armor and learn its meaning. You might also enjoy these other Bible Story Crafts:

39. Bible Story Diorama

Build a miniature scene from a favorite Bible story.

40. Christian Coloring Pages

Enjoy faith-based coloring activities during quiet time.

Faith-Filled Family Activities

Strengthen family relationships while centering your home on Christ.

41. Build a Prayer Fort

Create a cozy space dedicated to prayer and scripture study.

42. Family Worship Night

Spend an evening singing and praising God together.

43. Watch a Christian Movie

Choose an uplifting movie and discuss its message afterward.

44. Share God Sightings

Talk about ways you noticed God’s blessings throughout the day.

45. Family Fast From Screens

Spend a day focusing on family, faith, and meaningful activities.

46. Hymn Sing-Along Night

Learn and sing favorite hymns together.

47. Family Prayer Chain

Create a chain that tracks daily family prayers.

48. Scripture Treasure Hunt

Hide clues based on Bible verses around the house or yard.

49. Family Faith Goals

Set spiritual goals to work on during the summer.

50. Backyard Bible Club

Invite friends for games, songs, and Bible lessons.

Bible Story Activities for Kids

Bring scripture stories to life through games, building projects, and role-playing.

51. Act Out Bible Stories

Dress up and reenact favorite scripture accounts.

52. Put On a Bible Play

Perform a simple play for family members.

53. Build Noah’s Ark With LEGO Bricks

Recreate the ark and discuss Noah’s faith.

54. Cardboard Jerusalem

Build a model city while learning about biblical history.

55. Bible Story Charades

Act out people and events from scripture.

56. Parable Skits

Perform short skits based on Jesus’ teachings.

57. Bible-Themed Escape Room

Solve puzzles based on Bible stories and scriptures.

58. Loaves and Fishes Lunch

Prepare a themed meal while discussing Christ’s miracle.

Christian Summer Challenges

Turn faith-building into a fun summer adventure with these simple challenges.

59. Fruits of the Spirit Challenge

Focus on one Fruit of the Spirit each week.

60. Kindness Calendar

Complete a daily act of kindness.

61. Prayer Challenge

Set a goal to pray at specific times each day.

62. Gratitude Challenge

Write down three blessings every day.

63. Christian Summer Bucket List

Create a list of faith-filled activities to complete before summer ends. Download the free bucket list.

64. Scripture Memory Race

See how many verses your family can learn together.

65. See God Every Day Challenge

Look for evidence of God’s love and blessings each day.

66. Worship Song Challenge

Learn a new worship song every week.

67. End-of-Summer Faith Celebration

Celebrate the memories, growth, and spiritual experiences from your summer journey.

Summer Christian Activities

Summer provides countless opportunities to create sweet moments of drawing closer to Jesus while creating meaningful family memories. Whether you’re serving others, exploring God’s creation, studying scripture, or enjoying simple family moments, these Christian summer activities can help make faith a natural and joyful part of everyday life.