Summer is the perfect time to throw a party for kids. Whether you're hosting a birthday celebration, a playdate, or just want to make the most of the sunny season, organising a party in the summer filled with exciting crafts, games, and activities is the way to go.

In this blog, we will explore some fantastic summer party ideas that will make your summer party an unforgettable experience for the little ones.

Summer Crafts:

1. Tissue Paper Summer Art: Let the kids create their own colourful summer art using colourful tissue paper, glue and card. They can design unique patterns and shapes that will look great hanging up at home.

2. Sand Art Bottles: Provide small bottles or containers, coloured sand, and funnels. The children can layer different colours of sand to create beautiful and personalised sand art masterpieces. Baker Ross is a great go to for arts and crafty items for your summer party.

3. Paper Plate Fans: Help the kids beat the summer heat by making paper plate fans. Provide paper plates, craft sticks, markers, and glue. Let them decorate the plates, attach the craft sticks as handles, and voila! They have their own hand-held fans.

4. Jellyfish mobiles: All you need for this activity is some small paper bowls, paints, strips of coloured paper, string and glue. Attach your string to the top of your bowls in advance so that they can be hung up afterwards. The kids can paint their bowls and attach coloured ribbons to create the tentacles.

5. Water gun painting: This is a messy one so we suggest you provide old t-shirts or art aprons for your party guests. Fill water guns with different coloured poster paints. Set up your paper on an easel or board and let the kids spray till their masterpiece is complete.

Summer Party Games:

1. Water Balloon Toss: Divide the children into pairs and give each pair a water balloon. They have to toss the balloon back and forth, taking a step back after each successful catch. The pair that can throw the balloon the farthest without it breaking wins.

Top tip: You can get reusable water balloons to save on plastic waste.

2. Sponge Relay Race: Set up two buckets filled with water at one end of the playing area and provide sponges for each team. The children have to dip their sponges in the water, run to the other end, and squeeze the water into an empty bucket. The team that fills their bucket first wins.

3. Treasure Hunt: Create a treasure map with clues leading to hidden treasures around the party area. Divide the kids into teams and let them follow the clues to find the hidden prizes. This kids party game is not only exciting but also encourages teamwork and problem-solving.

Summer Activities:

1. DIY Ice Cream Bar: Set up an ice cream bar with different flavours, toppings, and sauces. Let the kids create their own delicious ice cream sundaes. This activity will keep them engaged and satisfy their sweet tooth.

2. Outdoor Sports Day: Create a sports day course with all of the old classic races, such as the egg and spoon race, sprint, hurdles, the sack race. You can even get creative and add in a few extras like hopping races or a bean bag toss.

3. Bubble Party: Set up a bubble station with various bubble wands and bubble solution. Kids can have a blast blowing and chasing bubbles, creating a magical and whimsical atmosphere.

4. Tuff tray fun: A big builders tuff tray can provide endless possibilities for imaginative play. You can buy them here. You could fill it with sand and sand toys, water and sea creatures, freeze toys into ice for the children to explore. The possibilities really are endless. Check out this great list of ideas here.

With these great summer party kids crafts, games, and activities, you are guaranteed to host a fun and unforgettable event.

From unleashing their creativity with crafts to engaging in exciting summer party games and activities, the little ones will have a summer party they won't forget. So, get ready to make memories, laughter, and fun under the summer sun!

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