SUMMER Activities for Students

DAILY Activity for Summer Fun - http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/summertime.fun.html

A calendar for every day of the summer where children Grade K-12 can find something to do everyday.... Even together.

Summer Reading - http://www.education-world.com/summer_reading/
Education World brings together these summer reading lists by grade levels K-8 through contributions by their readers and
recommendations by Barnes and Noble. The site includes collections of summer book activities that help to enrich and extend the book experience for vacationing students.

DLTKs Summer Activities - http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/summer/index.html
DLTK and her Dad have put together this collection of great summer fun ideas for kids aged 4 - 8. Here you'll find crafts, games, puzzles, printable activity sheets, recipes, summer themes and links to additional online resources.

Josie has a Secret - http://www.jitterbug.com/josie/index.html
Looking for another way to get them reading? Josie Has a Secret is a full-length Web-based novel published by Jitterbug Fantasia, a web magazine intended for children aged fifteen and over. It is was written by Kristen Brennan and illustrated by Kris Dresen and contains thirteen chapters.

Kids' Avenue - http://www.aaa.com/misc/mainpg.htm
Kids' Avenue promotes kids sharing their vacation experiences with their peers through Stuff to See, Places to Go and Things to Do. In addition to learning about other great summer vacations, children can post their own recommendations for great kid travels.

My Summer Vacation -- On the Internet! - http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson070.shtml
Education World offers this virtual scavenger hunt based on the travels of Kate and Matt. Each stop includes a link to a URL wherein students must find the answer to a specific question in order to complete the hunt successfully. Great practice for research and Net navigation!

911 Safety Rage - http://library.thinkquest.org/J001802/
This ThinkQuest Junior entry presents safety tips for hiking and swimming as well as fire safety. There's a school beach hiking game, coloring activities, and a collection of safety friends. Perfect for younger students!

Popsicle - http://www.popsicle.com/
This is a virtual meeting place where educators and lifelong learners can come together to share ideas related to various aspects of more progressive structures and holistic approaches to education. The online forums and library references explore diversity and school reform.

Roadside America - http://www.roadsideamerica.com/
Whether you're planning to hit the road or pining for a getaway, Roadside America will offer you a fun glimpse at all kinds of offbeat stops along America's highways. You can search by state or town, and the Hypertours are definitely worth seeing!

Seashells - http://www.seashells.org/
Dedicated to beachcombers everywhere, this site offers detailed instructions on classifying, cleaning and showcasing your finds on the beach this summer. Great pics - here is also nice section on preserving sealife. Avoid the link to a commercial catalogue.

Wayback: Summer Vacation - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/kids/summer/
The American Experience at PBS presents this nostalgic look at some of America's favorite vacation hotspots. Can you guess which top spots might be on the list? Be sure to check out the features on Summer Camp, Miami Beach and Car Camping!

Summer Camps

Camp can be a great learning opportunity for kids. According to Family Therapist, Michael Popkin, "Camp gives those who aren't strong academically a chance to develop skills they might not otherwise learn." Kids can develop physical skills like swimming and archery. Socially, kids learn the value of teamwork and often have the opportunity to take a leadership roles. Rebecca Cowan Johnson, licensed psychologist and camp director says, "camp is a place where kids make lifelong friends and get introduced to lifelong hobbies like sailing or weaving."

Discovering Interests and Talents Through Summer Experiences- by Cindy Ware
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/discovering.summer.html
What Needs Do Summer Programs Meet? The majority of summer experiences are designed to provide a pressure-free, noncompetitive environment in which young people can explore their areas of particular interest in depth.

Visit FamilyEducation.com to find cool activities for you and your kids. -

Armed Forces Vacation Clubs - Worldwide for Military members http://www.afvclub.com/

Updated 30 January 2008