20 Summer Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids w. Printables

Hit the highway this summer with this license plate game printable, the ultimate road trip scavenger hunt that turns long drives into exciting adventures.

As you cruise from state to state (or just across town), kids can stay engaged by spotting license plates from across the country and checking them off the list.

Add a blast of finding fun to a camping trip with these camping scavenger hunt printables.

There are three different printables for kids of different ages.

Turn an ordinary family walk into an exciting adventure with this picture-based scavenger hunt! Featuring images of everyday neighborhood sights, it’s designed so even toddlers and preschoolers can join the fun.

While waiting for the fireworks to start is a tradition on the 4th, it can be challenging for kids.

This scavenger hunt is perfect for a 4th of July parade or the park waiting for the big show to start.

Why not spruce up the next summer walk with a summer-themed scavenger hunt printable?

Kids can keep track of each item they spot on the walk, then continue the fun at home by coloring the pictures in with the correct colors.

Summer is the perfect time to pack your snacks, grab your sunscreen, and head to the zoo for a day full of wild discoveries!

Make your visit even more exciting with this fun and educational zoo scavenger hunt printable.

Here’s another perfect printable scavenger hunt for road trips.

This one has a mix of items commonly found in cities and the countryside, so it’s ideal for longer trips.

Keep the pages turning all summer long with this reading scavenger hunt printable.

Designed to make summer reading feel like an adventure, this activity encourages kids to explore books in a whole new way.

Getting ready for a beach trip?

Be sure to print and bring along some copies of this scavenger hunt for each kid, so they can see who can finish the list first.

This scavenger hunt ups the stakes, since it advertises a prize.

Pass them out to the kids at a barbecue, and then have a stock of small prizes or treats for all the winners.

Summer is the prime season for gardens and the bugs that live in them.

This garden scavenger hunt printable is chock-full of the sorts of things that are classically found in gardens everywhere.

Before the backpacks are packed and the school bells ring, squeeze in one last dose of summer magic with this back to school scavenger hunt.

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer break and get kids excited for the new school year ahead.

This sea creature scavenger hunt is a fun way to explore the wonders of the ocean without ever leaving dry land.

Whether you’re heading to the beach or visiting an aquarium, this summer-themed scavenger hunt printable is the perfect companion for curious little ocean explorers.

Summer is the season of travel, and whether you're jetting off on a big vacation or visiting family, this airport scavenger hunt is the perfect way to keep kids entertained during those long waits at the terminal.

It’s a great screen-free activity that makes navigating the airport a lot more fun.

Here are a few different printable options for older kids to have a fun little hunt of their own.

All of them are designed for kids to take pictures, so they can collect memories while they play.

Here’s another printable scavenger hunt to print out and have ready ahead of time.

It’s packed with common beach finds, and all of the items are pictures, so younger kids can play too.

This is the perfect activity for when the kids need to spend some time outside, but you don’t feel like driving anywhere.

They can search the backyard for everything on the list, then color in the pictures when they find each thing.

Kids can join in on this Father's Day scavenger hunt in two fun ways:

They can help set it up and watch Dad try to crack all the clues, or team up with him on the hunt while someone else (like Mom) takes care of the setup.

Either way, it's a memorable way to celebrate Dad with a little mystery and a lot of fun.

Here’s a great scavenger hunt with a twist.

Parents can laminate the printable and use it over and over, since it’s designed to fit with multiple outdoor areas.

This is another coloring summer printable scavenger hunt.

What sets it apart are the intricate pictures that kids can really have fun coloring in once they’ve completed the list.