Awesome Summer Science Experiments

By Amy Cowen on June 1, 2023 8:00 AM

From the Vault!: This summer science series is from 2021 and features ten free weeks of Awesome Summer Science projects and experiments for kids to do at home, in a summer program, or in a formal learning environment.

Ten Weeks of Awesome Summer Science Experiments!

For many families, summer days leave kids with lots of freeform time to fill! Right alongside arts and crafts, it can be easy to explore science and engineering! Hands-on STEM is a great way for kids to unplug and make, build, experiment, and explore.

Each week this summer, we will post a set of Awesome Summer Science Experiments on a fun theme. These activities have been hand-picked for engagement factor, easy-to-find materials, and accessibility for a wide range of ages. Plus, many of these activities are ones kids can do on their own or with minimal assistance! In addition to a short set of featured activities, each week contains video demonstrations, read-along suggestions, and more!

Bookmark this page for easy access to our full summer lineup. You can jump in at any time! Start with Week 1 and go straight through or pick a theme of interest to your kids and go from there.

Slingshot device launching a paper airplane for Rubber Band STEM - Week 1 of Awesome Summer Science Experiments with Science Buddies

Ice cream scoops on a cone for Kitchen Concoctions - Week 2 of Awesome Summer Science Experiments with Science Buddies

Lava lamp for Wizardly STEM - Week 3 of Awesome Summer Science Experiments with Science Buddies

Rocket ship for High-Flying STEM - Week 4 of Awesome Summer Science Experiments with Science Buddies

Easel illustration to represent Amazing Art Week 5 of Awesome Summer Science with Science Buddies

Crazy straw to represent Clever Contraptions Week 6 of Awesome Summer Science Experiments with Science Buddies

Walking Water between two cups of colored water for Radiant Rainbows Week 7 of Awesome Summer Science Experiments with Science Buddies

Submarine for Wacky Water Science Week 8 of Awesome Summer Science with Science Buddies

Pyramid of bottles with a ball being thrown at it - Carnival STEM Week 9 of Awesome Summer Science with Science Buddies

Balloon car - Ready, Set, Go STEM Week 10 of Awesome Summer Science with Science Buddies

Our Awesome Summer Science Experiments are fun! Kids may not even realize they are learning about science and engineering while they do these activities.