11 Fun Summer Activities To Do With Your Kids That Won't Break Your Budget

Here are some summer activities that will keep your kids entertained for days, and are on a budget too! You could save even more money by switching to GEICO. 15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance.

1. Make the pavement a little more colorful with DIY sidewalk chalk paint.

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All you need is corn starch, food coloring, water, some paint brushes, and a whole lot of imagination!

2. Take advantage of nice summer days and tie dye outside!

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There are many kits available that allow you to dye in "one step," so it's easy to do with kids. Know that these projects get messy! Embrace the mess with dyeing clothing outside and displaying your final products on a clothesline!

3. Have endless hours of fun with DIY play dough.

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After play, be sure to keep your dough in an airtight container in the fridge.

4. And for an added bonus, you could make scented play dough too.

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Fair warning, this play dough is just scented and not edible!

5. The possibilities are endless with the type of "slime" you can make together.

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For example, you can make "classic" slime, clear slime, or fluffy slime! If you can dream it, you can slime it.

6. Have fun creating a rocket-shaped bird feeder.

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This DIY craft utilizes old toilet paper rolls, some scrapbook paper, ribbon, glue, peanut butter (or nut-free alternative), and birdseed!

7. Cool down with ice pops that are super easy to make!

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All these recipes have three ingredients or fewer, so the whole fam can help.

8. Make your own DIY sprinkler with a soda bottle.

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On a nice, toasty summer day, what's better than running through the sprinkler?

9. Make huge soap bubbles in your backyard with a simple DIY bubble wand.

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Toy hoops are also great wands if you have a kiddie pool.

10. If you plan on being outdoorsy with your family this summer, collect some sticks and create a nature mobile together.

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This would be a fun post-hike activity during a camping trip.

11. Be part of the "Clean Plate Club" by making edible sprinkle bowls for ice cream!

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Your kids can have their ice cream bowl...and eat it too!

Now have a super-fun summer while keeping your budget intact! You could save even more money by switching to GEICO. 15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance.