Who will you invite?

It doesn’t matter if you are inviting everyone you know, or keeping it a family-only event, invitations help to set the stage for fun and give everyone something to look forward to!

Make a list of all the people you want to invite, then make and give/send out theme-related invitations.

Remember to write the date, time, and place of the celebration on your invitation, and ask people to RSVP (to let you know if they are planning to attend) by giving them your contact information, which can take the form of an email address and/or a phone number. 

Invite people to the beach, park, your house, or some place else.

Tip: Think about making invitations that are shaped like your favorite summer icon!

Symbols of summer…

What are some of things you think about when you think of summer?

I think about:

The beach, sand, shovel and pail, sand castle, beach balls, sunshine, sunglasses, bathing suits, flip-flops, suntan lotion, a cool drink, ice cream, the ocean, sailboats, watermelon, flowers, butterflies, fireflies, mountains, lakes, camping, cookouts, bonfires, swimming, sports, and so many other things! 

What are some of the things you think of when you think of summer? 

Write or draw a list of your own! You can use these symbols to help make your invitations, decorate your home, plan activities, and anything else you can think of!

Plan your celebration….

What will you eat and do during your celebration?

Here are some food suggestions:

If you are going to have a cookout, hamburgers and hot dogs are very easy make, but you may enjoy having ribs, chicken, veggie burgers, or something else.

Lemonade or some other beverage, chips, dip, veggies, salads, watermelon, marshmallows and ice cream are also great to have!

You may want to try having a fish fry or a clam bake!

Think about having a Jello eating contest!

Let people know what they can bring along with them when they RSVP!

Here are some activity suggestions:

Swim, have a water balloon toss, play outdoor charades, volley ball, Frisbee, balloon badminton, have a bottle toss or blow bubbles!

Tip: Use your, “Symbols of Summer” word list to make a game of outdoor charades!

Your guests may also enjoy having a relay race, a scavenger hunt, or a contest such as hula hooping, or bubble gum blowing.

If it gets dark while your guests are still enjoying themselves, play a game of, “Ghost in the Graveyard’, or catch fireflies!