Don’t let the Summer pass you by without doing anything fun! The best way to make sure you get everything in is to do a bucket list. Take some time to sit down with your family and brainstorm all the different ideas you want to do.

You can make it even more fun by not just writing it down on any old paper, but turn it into a simple craft. With this Summer bucket list craft printable, you can turn all your ideas into a fun activity to use throughout the Summer.

What Is a Summer Bucket List?

A Summer bucket list is the ultimate list of activities you want to do, people you want to see, and places you want to go for the Summer. It’s the best (and simple) way to keep track of all the things you want to do without the extreme overwhelm.

You can write it down all in one place and hang it on the fridge so everyone has quick access to it all Summer long. Use the FREE template to make your own bucket list craft which breaks down your summer bucket list into 3 categories:

  • People I want to see
  • Places I want to go
  • Things I want to do

This is a fun and easy to activity to do with your kids.

Supplies Needed

Get a Free Summer Bucket List Printable Template

You can download my FREE Summer bucket list craft printable by clicking here –> My Summer Bucket List Craft

How To Create a Summer Bucket List Craft

First, you want to print out the template. Next, fill out each circle. Write down all the things you want to do, places you want to go, and people you want to see.

When writing on the circles, you want to leave a little room at the top for gluing or stapling. There is a light-colored line on each circle. Don’t write above that line.

Paper with circles printed on it with desired summer activities written in the circles.

Then, cut out all the circles.

Summer bucket list written on paper in bubbles and cut out into circles.

Glue the biggest circle (things I want to do) onto the big beach ball. Center the circle as best you can onto the beach ball. If you are using a stapler, see directions further below.

Things I want to do circle cut out.

Glue the top of the second biggest circle (places I want to see) onto the top of the “things I want to do” circle. You only want to glue the top section, preferably on the light-colored line.

TIP: You want the words “things I want to do” to still be visible with the circle on top of it. It should automatically be visible if you are aligning the tops together.

Places I want to go circle cut out.

Next, glue (if you are gluing) the top of the small circle (people I want to see) on the top of the “places I want to go” circle. Lastly, you want to glue the top of the small beachball (My Summer Bucket List) onto the top part of the “people I want to see” circle. If you are stapling, you can staple them all together at the top.

My summer bucket list finished craft.

Now, you can flip through your bucket list and see all the things you want to do.

TIP: You can fold along the light-colored lines for the two smallest circles to make it easier for flipping.

What Should Kids Put on Their List?

The best thing to do first is brainstorm ALL the possible ideas onto a separate sheet of paper, and then add the ones that you can actually make happen onto the craft circles. Some of the best ideas are often the simplest ones, like going swimming, making cookies, or playing in the sprinkler. So, don’t rule those out.

Here are over 40 great Summer bucket list ideas for kids.

  1. Make homemade bubbles
  2. Have a water day outside and play water balloon volleyball, play in the sprinkler, have a water balloon fight or balloon toss
  3. Play a board game
  4. Play hide-n-seek
  5. Go for a walk and do a scavenger hunt
  6. Do a family bike ride
  7. Family movie night
  8. Paint rocks (this can be a pretty cool activity, so no eye rolling)
  9. Camping out in the backyard or go camping. Here’s a great camping list and camping ideas
  10. Summer vacation
  11. Visit grandma
  12. Do a service for someone else
  13. Go to the library and join the library Summer reading program
  14. Go to a park or try all the parks around you throughout the Summer – you can even check out this park challenge
  15. Go to a farmer’s market
  16. Check out your local Goodwill
  17. Have a lemonade stand
  18. Check out your local bowling alley, they might have FREE bowling for kids
  19. Go to a Pick-U farm
  20. Learn a new skill
  21. Do a fun class at the YMCA or local college
  22. Join a club
  23. Start a friend group
  24. Go roller skating
  25. Do a science experiment
  26. Do a BBQ
  27. Go stargazing
  28. Pick flowers
  29. Make a fun nature bracelet
  30. Visit a neighbor and take them cookies
  31. Play Would You Rather
  32. Bake ALL THE THINGS
  33. Enter a competition or contest
  34. Play minute to win it games
  35. Do a 4th of July block party
  36. Go swimming
  37. Play with sidewalk chalk
  38. Run a race
  39. Make a DIY bug catcher
  40. Build a fort
  41. Make sidewalk paint
  42. Make coffee filter butterflies
  43. Invest in a Summer toy

The ideas are endless! You can challenge your kids and even have them set goals.

Try to do one thing a week outside, one craft a week, one family activity a week, and one new place a week. Your Summer will be filled with fun!

For even more ideas check out my FREE and frugal Summer ideas. Or, get this Ultimate Summer Activity Binder.

Summer activity binder for kids.

Creating a Summer bucket list is a fun activity and craft for kids to get ready for summer.

Create a Summer bucket list today with this simple printable. Don’t let the Summer pass you by without setting goals and making fun happen. Remember, it doesn’t have to be anything crazy or big. It can be all the simple things.

Sometimes the best memories are made and the best lessons are learned when we just spend a small amount of time together. Before you go, don’t forget to download the Summer bucket list craft template now!

Free & fun Summer bucket list craft for kids (printable PDF).