School’s out, the sun’s shining, and you’ve just been promoted to “CEO of Summer Fun”. No pressure, right?
From managing sibling squabbles to snack demands every ten minutes — not to mention surviving the 100th rerun of that one cartoon — you’ve got a lot on your plate. But don’t worry, we’ve got everything you need to keep the kids entertained without surrendering to screen time.
Meet The Boredom Board: your pint-sized panel of playtime pros. Full of ideas, energy, and just the right touch of mischief, this dream team has the answer to kid-approved activities, rewriting your summer playbook one giggle at a time.
They’ve created the ultimate guide to screen-free summer fun. Full of boredom busters with kid-approved crafts, toys, games, and outdoor adventures, that can easily turn boredom into brilliance this summer.
Handpicked by children for children, this article is your go-to for screen-free family fun — indoors, outdoors, or anywhere in between. Because when kids lead the way, summer gets a whole lot more exciting.
And remember, being bored isn’t a bad thing. It’s the secret ingredient to the most magical, creative summer yet.
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Meet the Boredom Board
Our new Boredom Board have tested products and personally approved our books, toys, and crafts this summer to help beat the dreaded, “I’M BORED!”.
So while you’re busy juggling sun cream, snack duty, and stealth laundry missions, our Boredom Board are taking charge of the fun.
Say hello to our freshly appointed Chief Family Officer, Outdoor Activity Director, and Head of Rainy Days!
Press play below to meet our Boredom Board and see them in action!
Chief Family Officer
Our Chief Family Officer (CFO) is here to oversee getting the family together. Forget business meetings, this CFO’s calendar is packed with game nights, pizza parties, and time well spent with the family. Tasked with bringing everyone together, our new CFO is your go-to for quality time, laughter, and a healthy dose of sibling rivalry.
Their family fun favourites include:
- Dinosaur Operation Game – bring Jurassic-sized fun to the table and keep the whole family roaring with excitement.
- Giant Bag of Craft– a splash of colour, a sprinkle of sequins, and a whole bag bursting with hours of crafty family fun
- Venice 500-Piece Puzzle – bring Italy to the kitchen table with a jigsaw journey for all ages.
Whether it’s a regular family games night or leaving fun spelling challenges on the fridge with magnetic tiles, this CFO knows that the best family memories start with togetherness — and probably end in a rematch!
Outdoor Activity Director
The Outdoor Activity Director is encouraging kids to play outdoors this summer. Armed with binoculars and bubbles, our Outdoor Activity Director is on a mission to turn boredom into brilliance using sunshine, soil, and kid-powered imagination. Whether it’s a scavenger hunt through the garden or setting up splash zones on the patio, it’s all about turning ordinary moments into epic outdoor adventures.
- Jelly Fish Bucket Set – scoop, splash, repeat. It’s sensory, active, and full of imagination — like a sandbox of possibilities in one easy-to-store bucket.
Of course, not every outdoor adventure needs a full kit — sometimes imagination does all the heavy lifting. But with a few of these fun finds in tow, your little explorer is always just one bubble blast or garden putt away from turning “just another afternoon” into a summer well spent.
If you're stuck for ideas on how to make outdoor playtime the best part of your child's day, read our blog on fun and affordable outdoor activities for kids and wave goodbye to "I'm bored!".
Head of Rainy Days
Of course, British weather can be unpredictable. That’s where our brilliant Head of Rainy Days swoops in to save the day, offering fun solutions, whatever the weather!
Their rainy-day rescue kit includes:
- MYO Jewellery Kit – beads, charms, and a rainbow of fun to make memories that sparkle all summer long.
No sunshine? No problem. Our Head of Rainy Days knows that fun isn’t forecast-dependent — it’s all about what you create when the clouds roll in.
And just when you think the fun might fizzle out, we’ve got a whole range of free printable activity sheets ready and waiting at your fingertips. Packed with colouring pages, word searches and dot-to-dots, our boredom-busting printables are your secret weapon for when the rain taps on the window but the energy’s bouncing off the walls!
Boredom? Not on Our Watch!
Now you're equipped with everything you need to wave goodbye to the dreaded "I'm bored" chorus and say hello to a summer filled with giggles, glitter, and garden adventures!
Whether the sun's shining or it's muddy puddles for the foreseeable, our Boredom Board are here with the best boredom busters to keep little hands busy and big imaginations soaring. Get stuck into crafts, games, and outdoor shenanigans that'll turn even the laziest afternoons into memory-making magic and a summer well spent.
Check out our free printable summer activities for kids! Choose from a range of printables designed to keep children entertained and learning all summer long.
Looking for easy ways to get your kids off the screens and into the sunshine without spending a fortune? You’re in the right place! We’ve rounded up the best outdoor activities for kids that are big on fun and light on the budget.
Let’s talk about that universal parenting truth: bored kids + garden = chaos. We’re talking hosepipe duels, mud pie fights, someone trying to “plant” a Lego, the list goes on. But what if you channelled that wild energy into something… crafty?
