11 Free Summer Scavenger Hunt Printables
Have fun this summer with our fun and free summer scavenger hunt printables.
Planning a fun-filled summer adventure? Get ready for exciting outdoor (and indoor) exploration with our scavenger hunt printables.
Summer can be hard! The kids are not at school, and they are constantly wanting our attention. Or even worse they constantly want to go on expensive days out.
So I have created these free summer scavenger hunt ideas so if you want to have a budget friendly day trip you are all sorted.
I highly recommend downloading them all at the start of the summer break so you have them immediately to hand.
If it is a nice sunny day you can take a trip to the beach with the beach hunt. If it is a nice day for gardening print out the gardening scavenger hunt so you can still work and the kids can have fun!
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Free Printable Scavenger Hunts to Play in the Summer
Click through to each of the scavenger hunts and head to the bottom of each page to get the free download.
If you are in a rush though you can purchase all of the summer scavenger hunts for a small fee and you will get them all immediately.
I highly recommend you laminate these printables and then store them in a storage clipboard with a dry-erase marker. That way when the kids are off school you are all prepared!
Beach Scavenger Hunt
Hey there! Are you planning a beach vacation with your kids and looking for ways to keep them entertained? I’ve got just the thing for you! I’m offering a free printable beach scavenger hunt game that your whole family can enjoy.
The game includes a list of 15 items commonly found on the beach, and you can play it in two ways – by marking off the items as you find them or by taking photos of them. It’s perfect for elementary-aged kids, but let’s be honest, we all love a good scavenger hunt, no matter our age!
I also suggest laminating the scavenger hunt before you head to the beach, so you can use it multiple times. So go ahead and download the free printable beach scavenger hunt, and let the fun begin!
Zoo Scavenger Hunt
Are you having a field trip to the zoo this summer? If so download our two different scavenger hunts that can be used for different age groups.
One has pictures of animals, and the other requires kids to write down or take a photo of an animal they saw that matches a particular description.
The zoo scavenger hunt is free to print and requires only a storage clipboard and a pencil.
Camping Scavenger Hunt
I have created a free printable nature scavenger hunt for kids to enjoy while camping.
The scavenger hunt includes 15 items to find around the campsite, such as a tent, campfire, and fishing rod. The game can be played individually or in teams, and even turned into a photo scavenger hunt for older kids.
To keep the camping scavenger hunt for next time, it is recommended to laminate the printable and bring dry erase markers.
Garden Scavenger Hunt
Get your kids out in the backyard this summer with our free printable backyard scavenger hunt. The garden scavenger hunt involves finding 15 garden-related items and ticking them off.
The kids need to find a butterfly, a ladybug, a flower pot, an ant, and more.
It can be played in different ways, such as during a walk around the neighborhood or while doing gardening chores.
Butterfly Scavenger Hunt
Have fun in the garden or at a butterfly farm with our free butterfly scavenger hunt.
There are 12 different common butterfly species to find.
Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
Struggling to know what to do today? Just go for a simple walk around the neighborhood with this free neighborhood scavenger hunt.
There are 15 items to find such as a basketball hoop, a fire hydrant, a red door, a flag, and more.
Museum Hunt
If you are planning a trip to the museum this summer then get the kids engaged early with this free museum scavenger hunt.
You can either download the printable a few days before the trip and get the kids to do some research and color in the images.
Or if you are a last minute type of mom (like me!) then print it off just before you leave the house and get the kids to color in each item as they find it.
Aquarium Hunt
If you are planning a trip to the aquarium this summer then get the kids engaged early with this free aquarium scavenger hunt.
You can either download the printable a few days before the trip and get the kids to do some research and color in the images.
Or if you are a last minute type of mom (like me!) then print it off just before you leave the house and get the kids to color in each item as they find it.
Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt
Before you head off to your 4th of July party download a few of these 4th of July scavenger hunt printables and let the kids explore.
They will easily see fireworks and deck chairs, but will they see people dressed up in patriotic clothes (almost definitely!) or see someone playing a musical instrument?
See who can return the quickest for a small summer treat, maybe an ice cream?
Birthday Treasure Hunt
Do you have a summer birthday coming up? Then this birthday scavenger hunt is a great way for the kids to find their birthday gifts.
There are 12 printable clues to be hidden inside your home and the kids will love it. You can either do the hunt at the birthday party or just as they wake up in the morning.
Back to School Scavenger Hunt
Have fun with the kids on their first day back to school (or homeschool) with this fun homeschool scavenger hunt.
The kids will need to find all of their school supplies before the school day.
If you homeschool this is a great way for the kids to tidy their supplies, or indeed find them!
Book Scavenger Hunt
Take the kids to the library this summer with our free book scavenger hunt. They need to find 15 different books and this is a great way to encourage kids to read over the summer months.
Other summer activities the kids will love
If you are looking for even more summer fun ideas you are going to love these free printables.
Are you going on a road trip this summer? Even if it is just a trip to the zoo or the beach the kids will love this road trip bingo game. No more are we nearly there yet comments, get the kids looking out of the windows and see who can find the most items on the printable.
Younger kids will have a blast with these summer handprint art templates. There are 10 free templates to download and the kids will love getting messy, and you will love the special keepsake.
If the kids love to write they will love our free summer writing prompts. Encourage them to write about their favorite holidays or which ice cream they prefer with these colorful summer story prompts.
This is not a scavenger hunt, but it is similar! The kids need to read a line of 5 books over the summer for this fun book bingo reading challenge. A great way to stop the summer slide that happens! But also they get to have fun while doing it. Why not download the book scavenger hunt above and you can play two games in one!
Last Updated on 29 July 2023 by homeschoolof1