12 Kid’s Summer Activities Using Dollar Tree Items

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‘Tis the sea-sun for some frugal fun thanks to these Dollar Tree DIY summer activities!  ☀️

If you’re looking for simple but fun activities that the kiddos can do this summer without breaking the bank, consider heading to your local Dollar Tree! You can grab most of these items for just $1 each to make the following easy activities/crafts – or you may even have some of these items on hand already.

Who knew a Dollar Tree DIY summer could be so entertaining? 🤩


1.) Pool Noodle Sprinkler

diy sprinkler pool noodle

Supplies:

This is one of our favorite Dollar Tree DIY summer ideas! Just poke holes in a pool noodle, cover one end with duct tape, insert a hose in the opposite end and turn on the water. Enjoy!

dog playing in summer dollar tree diy sprinkler


2.) Magnetic Activity Board (or Chalkboard)

chalk from dollar tree

Supplies:

Grab a baking sheet, paint it with chalkboard paint, and the kids have an activity board to use in the car! Stick some magnetic letters on it as well for some educational fun. 😉

dollar ree diy magnetic chalk board


3.) Color Mixing Paint Station

supplies for dollar tree summer diy paint palette

Supplies:

Keep the paints contained and give the kids a fun way to mix their paints with this easy DIY palette idea 🎨 .

painting station with summer dollar tree supplies


4.) DIY Birdbath

dollar tree summer diy bird bath

Supplies:

The kids can create their own birdbath and watch the birds flock to it all summer!

dollar tree bird bath


5.) Hula Hoop Bubbles

craft supplies at dollar tree

Supplies:

  • Hula Hoop (in-store) $1
  • Bubbles $1
  • Baby Pool from home

Who doesn’t love bubbles? 😍 Fill a baby pool with bubble solution and create GIANT bubbles with hula hoops! This is such a fun Dollar Tree DIY summer idea.

girl playing with bubbles


6) 2-Ingredient Play Dough

shampoo and conditioner at dollar tree

Supplies:

  • Conditioner $1 (or use what you have at home)
  • Cornstarch from home

If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this summer using Dollar Tree supplies, try making this easy homemade playdough using just conditioner and cornstarch! The result is a super soft play dough you can mold.

play doh in pink, blue, and green


7.) Paper Clip Jewelry

craft supplies at dollar tree

Supplies:

Check out this super cute and fun to make DIY jewelry using paper clips and craft tape – so fun!


8.) Craft Stick Bracelets

craft supplies at dollar tree

Supplies:

Make fun wearable bracelets out of ordinary craft sticks! Simply boil jumbo craft sticks in water to soften the wood, shape them into curved bracelets, and then embellish or paint them however you’d like.

girl wearing wooden diy bracelets


9.) Duct Tape Pouches

supplies from dollar tree

Supplies:

Try making these simple pouches with duct tape and slider bags that are super handy for holding pencils, crayons, jewelry, craft supplies, or even money. The kids will love them!

making diy duct tape pencil pouches


10.) Shaving Cream Marbled Paper

supplies for dollar tree marble paper

Supplies:

Try this Dollar Tree summer DIY by marbling paper using shaving cream and food coloring to make really cool artwork! Such an artsy summer activity to spark the creativity in your child! 😍.

dollar tree summer diy project to make marble paper


11.) Glow-In-The-Dark Table Lantern

glow sticks at dollar tree

Supplies:

Crack the sticks to activate the glow and insert them into the jar. Then fill the jar with water just below the rim & add glitter + drops of dish soap.

glow in the dark jar


12.) DIY Tic-Tac-Toe

shower curtain dollar tree

Supplies:

Get outside this summer with Dollar Tree DIY lawn games! Cross-section with painter’s tape to make a Tic Tac Toe board on the shower curtain. The objective of the game is to throw your frisbee into a space and make three in a row.

tic tac toe diy from dollar tree


Check out the 10 Dollar Tree items you should buy online in bulk!

Join The Discussion

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  1. Jessica King

    Good ideas. Thank you

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You’re so welonlinee! Thanks for the kind feedback!

  2. Cc

    Love this!

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Aww, glad to hear that!

  3. Christine

    Thanks for the great ideas!! Love it!

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You’re SO welonlinee, Christine!

  4. Mama6

    LOVE these ideas! Thank you for posting these.

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You bet! Happy to hear you are loving this list!

  5. KenixG

    Thank you for sharing!

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You’re most welonlinee!

  6. DeDe

    Love your ideas! I will be trying these out.

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