Summer vacation means many different things for families with children. Summer may mean trips to the pool, traveling, family bonding time, and of course plenty of DIY projects. DIY projects help keep kids busy but they also keep them creative; DIY projects are a great way to keep kids thinking while they are on a that long break from school and daily learning. The best part is that there are plenty of DIY projects for everyone to enjoy. You can simply assign the projects or you can jump right in and try your own hand at crafting! Summer is the perfect time for DIY projects because there is plenty of time to work on the projects from start to finish! This is also a great time for crafting that requires time between steps for drying, curing, etc. Make the most of your time off this summer with some of these awesome DIY Projects for Kids on Summer Break!
Elementary Student Projects
- Firework Painting
- One of the biggest holidays during the summer is the 4th of July. Get into the patriotic spirit with your children and paint some fireworks!
- Egg Carton Sailboat
- Kids may not be able to sail their own ship out on the big blue seas but I’ll bet they can get the hang of sailing these egg carton sailboats! Take this opportunity to turn your recyclables into a fun and easy crafts.
- Jellyfish Craft
- Going to the beach is a great summer activity. Make your trip to the beach educational by teaching your children what lives in the water. Then you can help them create their own jellyfish that glows in the dark with this awesome craft!
- Painted Nature Collage
- Taking a walk outside can yield plenty of arts and crafts opportunities. Using objects found in nature you can create one of a kind works of art!
- Taking a walk outside can yield plenty of arts and crafts opportunities. Using objects found in nature you can create one of a kind works of art!
- Frozen Silly Putty
- Silly putty has long been a kid favorite. Teach your kids how to make their own silly putty and they will enjoy it even more.
- Silly putty has long been a kid favorite. Teach your kids how to make their own silly putty and they will enjoy it even more.
Middle School Projects
- Washi Tape Phone Case
- Your teen may have a very expensive piece of technology in their pockets that needs some protection. Allow them to make their own phone case using Washi Tape with this easy tutorial.
- Your teen may have a very expensive piece of technology in their pockets that needs some protection. Allow them to make their own phone case using Washi Tape with this easy tutorial.
- No Sew Pocket Tee Shirt
- Going shopping for new clothes can get a bit pricey. Instead of throwing out old clothes and buying new ones, use this tutorial to give old clothes a great new flair!
- Song Lyric Art
- You might not think that you can create great wall art all on your own. It’s easier than you might think! Your teen can use song lyrics or quotes that they enjoy, this will make their project even more personal.
- You might not think that you can create great wall art all on your own. It’s easier than you might think! Your teen can use song lyrics or quotes that they enjoy, this will make their project even more personal.
- DIY Dry Erase
- A dry erase board is a great way for teens to express themselves and get creative. So why not have them make their own dry erase board? This is an awesome way to create dry erase surfaces where ever you need or want them!
- A dry erase board is a great way for teens to express themselves and get creative. So why not have them make their own dry erase board? This is an awesome way to create dry erase surfaces where ever you need or want them!
- DIY Pencil Case
- Summer may be in full swing right now, but that doesn’t mean school won’t return soon enough. Let your teen make the proper preparations on their own with a flair all their own.
High School Projects
- Desk Chair
- Recycling furniture is a very good way to do some recycling or “upcycling” while also saving some money. This DIY project is for teens who you would trust using power tools.
- Personalized Doormat
- Your teen might still be living under your roof but with this DIY Project you can give them a taste of freedom. Having your own doormat is a great way to welcome guests into your home. Your teen can welcome people into their room in their own way with this project!
- Your teen might still be living under your roof but with this DIY Project you can give them a taste of freedom. Having your own doormat is a great way to welcome guests into your home. Your teen can welcome people into their room in their own way with this project!
- DIY Spoon Lamp
- This one is super easy and cool for any teens bedroom. Get some colorful spoons and spice it up a traditional lamp!
- Rose Jewelry
- Making jewelry can be tough but using plastic can make it easier and a bit more cost effective. Use this tutorial to make a rose pendant that anyone would love to wear.
- Tetrabox Lamp
- Some DIY projects take more time than others which is why summer is a great time for DIY projects. This Tetrabox lamp is one of the longer projects out there and could potentially take most of the summer to complete!
- Some DIY projects take more time than others which is why summer is a great time for DIY projects. This Tetrabox lamp is one of the longer projects out there and could potentially take most of the summer to complete!
