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Nugget® summer bucket list!

Summer's right around the corner! That means longer days, warmer nights, and, of course, plenty of space to play (especially with the Nugget®, Chunk™, and a whole lot of imagination!).

Summer offers up an unparalleled sense of freedom, the promise of a chance to unwind, and the sweet sounds of bare feet padding through the house. We’ll all welcome a break from the routine of school, extracurriculars, and homework assignments. 

We’ll also welcome a chance to get creative with the kids and watch their imaginations soar. We came up with this ultimate kids’ summer bucket list for you — we hope it sparks all kinds of fun and adventure for you and your family!

We’ve stacked this list with summertime classics as well as fun things you’ve been wanting to try with the kids. There’s something here for everyone. And when the weather refuses to cooperate (summer heat waves, we’re looking at you!), there's a Nuggety way to do (almost) everything on our kids’ summer bucket list from the comfort of the playroom.

Presenting: The Nuggety kids’ printable summer bucket list! Go ahead and download and print it, so you’re ready to get started.

The ultimate Nuggety kids’ printable summer bucket list! Try out these 30 fun ideas outdoors or indoors for some summertime fun.

The great outdoors and indoors

We know kids come in opposites. So if you’re raising the next Bear Grylls alongside Riley’s risk-averse emotion Anxiety, who’d rather cozy up at home, we see you. 

Spark a sense of adventure for everyone with a family rock climbing expedition, or… build your own Mt. Nugget that can be climbed and played with at a moment’s notice.

A child pretends to go fishing in a playroom, using a forest green Chunk play ottoman as a fishing hole.

Take the kids fishing, or craft some makeshift fishing poles and hit the Chunk fishing pond. (A bonus for some kids: no slimy worms. A bummer for other kids: no slimy worms.)

Two children pretend to stargaze, using a Nugget play couch to prop up a starry-night-printed Playsilk above them.

Go stargazing one evening, or anytime with a starry Sarah's Silks Playsilk overhead. 

Make plans to go catch a big booming fireworks display, or make your own kid-friendly version with a Nugget build and balloons — way less likely to require a Fire Marshal standing by.

Game on. Play On™.  

Got a gamer or sports star itching for some active play? We included some fun ideas on our kids’ summer bucket list just for them!

Did you know pickleball was invented by a trio of dads looking for a fun new game for their kids to play during the summer? It’s true! Brush up on your backhand and take your family to a local court. And hint: A Nugget® base cushion standing up on its side makes an excellent net if your kids want to keep the pickleball popping at home. 

If you haven’t visited an arcade since you were a kid, it is high time to get in on the nostalgic fun! Find a local arcade, and play some classic games like Skee-ball and the Claw Machine. Then recreate them at home with the Nugget® and Chunk™ — if you’re really crafty, don’t miss our DIY Claw Machine build

Nothing screams “SUMMER!” quite like hitting the fairways of a mini-golf course. Find your local spot for putt-putt, or holler, “FORE!” down the hallway of your hyper-local course: the one constructed from Nugget play couches throughout your house.

Don’t just sit there!

We hope our summer bucket list ideas help you make some wonderfully Nuggety memories with your family.

Two children pretend to roast marshmallows and make s’mores over a play campfire in a Chunk play ottoman.

Our official kids’ summer bucket list is downloadable for you to print and build upon with your family and friends. Don’t forget to tag us @NuggetComfort as you play, build, explore, and imagine!