35 Summer Boredom Busters for Tweens

How many times do you hear the phrase "Mum I'm bored" from your pre-teen during the long summer holidays? Too many I bet with a few tantrums and tears along the way

Tweens are at that in-between 10 - 12 years old a tricky in-between age still young but with the mood swings of a teenager

With the summer holidays just around the corner, I am already thinking about how on earth am I going to keep my 10 year old entertained and happy during the long 6-week summer holidays, I tend to find that although she is still at an age where she likes to play with her toys she wants to join in with what her two older teenage sisters are doing.

Well, don't worry, I have you covered  I have put together a list of boredom buster activities.  Fingers crossed you will get a cuppa in peace with a sneaky piece of cake!

Boredom Buster Jar Activities

1. Write & illustrate a comic
2. Set yourself a reading challenge of reading at least one book a week
3. Go to an outdoor concert or music festival
4. Sleep outside on the trampoline
5. Vlog
6. Go to an escape room
7. Create a paint pouring art
8. Write a song
9. Learn how to bake bread
10. Make soap
11. Create a scrapbook
12. Volunteer for a local charity
13. organise your room
14. Go Geocaching
15. Play capture the flag at a local park woodland with friends
16. Create a bucket list of 100 things to do in your lifetime
17. Turn an old item of clothing into something new
18. Upcycle a piece of furniture
19. dedicate yourself to at least 90 minutes of physical activity a day
20. Explore your home town
21. Learn a new card game you haven't played before
22. Complete a 100 piece puzzle
23. Have a spa day at home
24. Binge-watch your favourite TV show
25. Collect information from family members about your family history and then share your findings with everyone
26. Tie-Dye Tshirts
27. Make a creative ice cream sundae
28. Make a photo collage
29. start a book club either online or in-person
30. Interview your siblings and write a family newsletter
31. Host a scavenger hunt
32. Record a radio show
33. Host afternoon tea for family or friends
34. Go for a picnic
35. Help around the house!

Before you go take a look at my  Holiday Activities - A Parents Ultimate Guide for even more ideas to keep the boredom at bay.

• Some of these activities may need a little help from a family member.