Summer Bucket List BINGO!
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When I was a kid, most of my summer days were spent outside. Sure, I loved to read, but sunshine and fresh air were non-negotiable. Why? My mom kicked me out of the house—and sometimes locked the door behind me! I had to find places to go and things to do. Can you relate?
Now, as a mom of ten, I’ve heard those familiar words more times than I can count: “I’m bored.” Which often means, “Mom, entertain me,” or “Can I have more screen time?” But summer isn’t meant for just screens and snacks—it’s a gift from God, filled with sunshine, growth, discovery, and memory-making.
Let’s help our kids finish summer well—with fun, meaningful activities they’ll remember! Here’s your printable Summer Bucket List BINGO for each age group. Pick 5 in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) to complete a “BINGO.” Then, for a real challenge, go for a blackout!
🌞 Summer BINGO for Babies & Toddlers
(Ages 0–3)
- Splash in a kiddie pool
- Water play with cups, spoons, or water toys
- Blow bubbles
- Finger paint with yogurt or edible paints
- Stroller nature walk
- Dance in the sprinkler
- Read books outside
- Sing songs with hand motions
- Visit a farm
- Play with sidewalk chalk
- Watch butterflies
- Scoop and pour sand
- Pick wildflowers
- Sensory bin play
- Cuddle and cloud-watch
- Taste-test fruit slices
- Build a block tower outdoors
- Use toy trucks and cars in the dirt
- Gaze at the stars (early evening)
- Practice animal sounds with stuffed animals
- Make fruit juice or yogurt popsicles
- Make homemade ice cream
- Plan a play date at a local playground or park
- Paint with water on the sidewalk
- Enjoy a popsicle picnic on a blanket
🌻 Summer BINGO for Preschoolers
(Ages 4–6)
- Visit a farmer’s market
- Go berry picking
- Build a toilet paper roll bird feeder
- Paint rocks
- Color scavenger hunt
- Fly a kite
- Make juice popsicles
- Backyard picnic
- Watch a sunset
- Nature walk leaf collection
- Press flowers in a book
- Build a cardboard fort
- Roast marshmallows
- Puddle jump
- Library summer reading program
- Create a nature collage
- Build with pool noodles
- Have a costume parade
- Catch raindrops in cups
- Trace shadows with chalk
- Watch fireworks or stargaze
- Catch fireflies
- Make homemade ice cream
- Create bubble art
- Freeze small toys in ice and excavate
🌿 Summer BINGO for Elementary Kids
(Ages 7–10)
- Bug collection box
- Sidewalk chalk murals
- Make a time capsule
- Skip rocks
- Visit a nature center or museum
- Family bike ride
- Backyard campout
- Flashlight tag
- Paper airplane contest
- Try geocaching
- Plant flower or veggie garden
- Design a board game
- Catch fireflies
- Memorize a Bible verse
- Start a book club
- Build LEGO summer scenes
- DIY birdhouse craft
- Water balloon fight
- Have a family game night
- Make your own comic strip
- Join a summer reading program
- Host a lemonade stand
- Bake cookies from scratch
- Create a treasure hunt
- Learn a Bible verse song
🌲 Summer BINGO for Tweens
(Ages 11–13)
- Build a stick fort
- DIY science experiment
- Bake and deliver cookies
- Write a short story
- Create a summer scrapbook
- Nature photography
- Chalk mural project
- Make a video journal
- Prayer journal
- Cook dinner for family
- Go fishing
- Make homemade pizza
- Start a lemonade stand
- Write letters to grandparents
- Stargaze and ID constellations
- Library summer reading challenge
- Babysit a sibling
- Volunteer at church event
- Have a day at the lake
- Learn an origami craft
- Try a new outdoor sport
- Make tie-dye shirts
- Design a family flag
- Build a bird bath
- Organize a clothing or toy donation
☀️ Summer BINGO for Teens
(Ages 14+)
- Volunteer locally
- DIY photoshoot with friends
- Sunrise hike
- Host a themed movie night
- Learn a new skill
- Ice cream outing with sibling
- Redecorate your room
- Read a book & review it
- Cook a full meal
- Journal through Psalms
- Organize a closet or garage
- Lead a Bible study for siblings
- Create a worship playlist
- Babysit for a neighbor
- Have a day at the lake
- Make a vlog or blog
- Do yard work for a neighbor
- Plan a no-tech day
- Serve at VBS or church camp
- Plan a game night for family
- Watch fireworks
- Organize a car wash fundraiser
- Learn a new worship song on an instrument
- Plan and lead a family devotion
- Try out a new podcast and discuss it with family
Summer Tip for Parents: Print each BINGO sheet by age group or write the ideas on a poster. Encourage your kids to fill in a row for a special treat—or go for a blackout challenge by summer’s end!
Encourage Connection: Summer is a gift. Let’s use it to laugh more, explore more, read more, and grow in grace together.
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24
Prayer for a Joyful Summer:
Lord, thank You for the warmth and joy of summer. Help us use this season to draw closer to each other and to You. Bless our family with laughter, learning, and rest. Help us cherish the ordinary and see Your goodness in the small moments. Amen.
Do you have a favorite summer activity? Share it in the comments!
Additional Resources
Towers of Light Audio Tower
Looking for a screen-free summer activity for your kids? Try this out!
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