Summer Word Search Puzzle for Kids [free printable PDF]

Here is a fun activity to keep your kids busy during summer break or help them unwind after their summer camps. It’s a fun, free summer word search printable PDF for kids.




Who is this word search for?

It is intended for children in Grades 3-6, but older kids (and even adults) will enjoy it too. Fun for the whole family!

The difficulty level is medium. It isn’t exactly easy because it does contain some diagonal words.

It comes in handy on a rainy day or during a road trip (just print it off ahead of time).

And it can be a great activity to do while getting out of the summer sun and maybe sitting near the air conditioner for a bit.

Summer Word search puzzle for kids free printable PDF
Click to open the puzzle in a new browser window.





What file format is this word search in?

This word search is in PDF format. It is a free download. So you can open it using your web browser or Adobe Reader, and then print it off at home and start searching for the summer-related words right away.

(If your mobile phone is wirelessly connected to your home printer you should be able to print it from your smart phone.)




What kind of summer-themed words are in this puzzle?

This puzzle contains 25 summer words including:

  • holidays
  • hot
  • vacation
  • shade
  • sunscreen
  • swimming
  • boating
  • lemonade
  • sand
  • flowers
  • and lots more…







What does this puzzle look like?

Below is a picture of what the Summer word search printable actually looks like. You can click on the picture to get the free PDF word search (it opens in a new browser window).

Free printable Summer word search puzzle
Click the picture to get your free puzzle (it opens in a new window)






How do I get the word search puzzle?

You can click the different pictures in this article or you can…

(It opens in a new browser window.)






Does this word search have an answer key?

Yes it does. On the second page of the PDF there is the Solution to the puzzle along with some writing prompts.

(I realize it can be frustrating when word searches don’t come with answer keys.)







I hope you and your children have a fun and safe summer this year. Remember to be “sun smart” and make sure you folks stay hydrated.


If you’re curious about sun safety, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has some good sun-related articles. Click here to check them out.








Check out these other free word search puzzles for kids:


Ice Cream Word Search puzzle

If you’re in the mood for more summer-themed word searches, check out this ICE CREAM Word Search.

Ice Cream word search puzzle



Beach Vacation Word Search puzzle

beach word search puzzle



Beach Scavenger Hunt for Kids

This isn’t a word find, but if you want another fun summer activity, check out this beach scavenger hunt. Kids can search for sea shells while running around in their flip flops. It’s lots of fun.

beach scavenger hunt




Do you want some more free word search puzzles for kids?

Below are more word puzzles to help keep your kids busy during summer vacation (or any time of year).




For more free printables, check out our BIG list of word puzzles for kids.

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