Summer Drawing Ideas for Kids

Summer is the perfect time for kids to get creative. Whether you're drawing at the kitchen table, at summer camp, or outside with chalk, there's always something fun to sketch.

This list is split into two parts:

  • The first 30 ideas are simple and great for younger kids who are just starting to draw,
  • The second part includes fun and silly ideas for older kids who want to stretch their imagination and have a little fun.

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30 easy summer drawing ideas

These ideas are perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, or any young artist who loves bright colors, big shapes, and fun summer stuff.

  1. Ice cream cone
  2. Sun with sunglasses
  3. Watermelon slice
  4. Popsicle
  5. Beach ball
  6. Sandcastle
  7. Sunhat
  8. Pair of flip-flops
  9. Lemonade in a cup
  10. Picnic basket
  11. Swimsuit
  12. Sunglasses
  13. Seashell
  14. Beach umbrella
  15. Swimming pool
  16. Butterfly
  17. Cloud in the sky
  18. Flower in a garden
  19. Fish in the water
  20. Tree with green leaves
  21. Kite in the sky
  22. Crab on the sand
  23. Bucket and shovel
  24. Pair of shorts
  25. Campfire
  26. Starfish
  27. Sailboat
  28. Rainbow
  29. Pineapple
  30. Jellyfish

Kids can use their favorite colors, make things extra big or super tiny, or add fun details like smiley faces or patterns. They can even mix two drawing prompts together - like a crab holding a kite or a beach ball with sunglasses. Every drawing can tell its own little story.

30 fun summer drawing ideas (for older kids)

These ideas are for older kids who like to get creative, add silly twists, or turn drawings into scenes and characters. Some are a little weird. That’s what makes them fun.

  1. Crab building a sandcastle
  2. Penguin on summer vacation
  3. Ice cream cone with too many scoops
  4. Flamingo wearing roller skates
  5. Water balloon with a face
  6. Beach ball flying into space
  7. Mermaid roasting marshmallows
  8. Talking popsicle
  9. Gnome sleeping in a hammock
  10. Shark wearing sunglasses
  11. Cloud shaped like a dinosaur
  12. Parrot eating watermelon
  13. Backpack full of candy
  14. Ladybug on a surfboard
  15. Sandcastle with windows and curtains
  16. Campfire telling jokes
  17. Dog riding a scooter
  18. Cactus drinking lemonade
  19. Starfish playing guitar
  20. Treehouse with a waterslide
  21. Robot lifeguard
  22. Skateboard with flaming wheels
  23. Weird summer gadget
  24. Dragon hiding in a cooler
  25. Banana floating in a pool
  26. Butterfly leading a parade
  27. Watermelon rocket ship
  28. Tent full of fireflies
  29. Turtle with a sunhat
  30. Ice cream truck shaped like a fish

Older kids can turn these ideas into comics, add speech bubbles, or mix a few together. Drawing doesn’t have to be perfect - it just has to be fun.

Drawing is a great way for kids to stay creative all summer long. These ideas are just a starting point - they can make up their own, draw from their day, or invent something completely wild.

Want a challenge for teens or grown-ups? Check out our 92 Summer Drawing Prompts for creative inspiration.

Looking for more ideas? Try the drawing prompt generator.