Get outdoors this Summer and try out these fun summer science experiments and STEM activities. If you can do science indoors, you can definitely do science outdoors too. Science is all around us, and we love taking our science experiments outside in the summertime.
AWESOME SUMMER SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS
SUMMER SCIENCE
The learning doesn’t have to stop once summer vacation rolls around! These awesome summer science experiments are filled with play and learning opportunities.
Explore chemical reactions, physics, gravity, motion, heat, polymers, earth sciences, and more with easy summer science experiments your kids will love. Enjoy learning all summer long!
Even if you aren’t familiar with science at home, you can get started this summer!
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MORE SUMMER FUN RESOURCES
- Free summer science camp! Make sure you also check out our week-long summer science camp ideas for a whole week of science fun!
- Easy STEAM projects to combine science and art!
- Nature STEM activities and free printables to make STEM outside fun
- 25+ Fun Things to Do Outside Awesome DIY recipes for classic fun outdoors!
- Ocean theme Science that you can do even if you don’t live by the ocean
Fizzy, Bubbly, Cool, and Incredibly Fun Summer Science Experiments
There is definitely something for everyone on this summer science experiment list. Multiple ages will enjoy many of these summer science activities together.
Investigate summer-themed chemistry, physics, and science crafts! Perfect for kids ages 5-12!
Plus, these science experiments are not expensive, use easy to find supplies, and don’t take a ton of prep time.
Take your science experiments outdoors! Some of these summer science activities will do much better outside, and the clean up will be that much easier. Plus the fresh air, sunshine, and the smells of nature can’t be beaten.
SCIENCE CAMP
Make sure you also check out our week-long summer science camp ideas for a whole week of science fun!
BEST SUMMER SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS!
Click on the links below to see how to set up these awesome summer science experiments and activities. Start your summer off with a pop, bang, eruption, or a burst!
Fizzy Sidewalk Paint
Watermelon Volcano
Sandbox Volcano
Ice Block Melting Science
Mentos Eruption Experiment
DIY Solar Oven
Fizzy Stars
Crystal Shells
Sand Slime
Alka Seltzer Rocket
Wave Bottle
Bubbles
DIY Water Wall
Ocean Science
Ice Cream in a Bag
Sorbet
Simple Pulley Machine
Leak Proof Bag
Popping Bags
Fizzing Lemonade
4th of July Slime
LEGO Water Dam
Outdoor Zip Line
Homemade Kaleidoscope
MORE COOL SUMMER SCIENCE ACTIVITIES
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Homemade Giant Bubbles | Busy Kids Happy Mom
Homemade Rain Gauge | The Imagination Tree
Pendulum Painting | Handmade Kids Art
Exploring Gravity Through Art | Fun-A-Day
Make Your Own Slushies Science | Reading Confetti
AWESOME SUMMER SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS!
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