Summer word search

A free summer word search full of beach days and vacations, in easy, medium and hard. Print the PDF or play on screen.

Summer word search

0 of 10 found

  • Beach
  • Camp
  • Hot
  • Kite
  • Pool
  • Sand
  • Shell
  • Sun
  • Swim
  • Waves

Tap the first letter of a word, then its last letter.

Summer words in this puzzle

Easy (10 words)

Sun, Beach, Pool, Swim, Sand, Waves, Shell, Hot, Camp, Kite

Medium (16 words)

Sun, Beach, Pool, Swim, Sand, Waves, Shell, Hot, Camp, Kite, Picnic, July, Ice cream, Vacation, Sunscreen, Sandals

Hard (25 words)

Sun, Beach, Pool, Swim, Sand, Waves, Shell, Hot, Camp, Kite, Picnic, July, Ice cream, Vacation, Sunscreen, Sandals, Sunglasses, Barbecue, Lemonade, Watermelon, Popsicle, Surfing, Fireworks, Hiking, Sandcastle

About this summer word search

The words cover the beach (SAND, WAVES, SHELL, SANDCASTLE), food (ICE CREAM, WATERMELON, LEMONADE, BARBECUE) and summer activities (SWIM, CAMP, HIKING, SURFING, PICNIC).

  • Easy: 10 short words, across and down.
  • Medium: up to 16 words, with diagonals.
  • Hard: 25 words in every direction.
  • Large print: 12 words with big letters on a 12×12 grid.

Ideas

  • Road trips: a clipboard, a pencil and a stack of puzzles beat “are we there yet”.
  • Summer camp: a rainy-day activity that needs no setup.
  • Last day of school: pair it with a short “my summer plans” writing task that uses three words from the puzzle.

More seasonal puzzles: spring word search and fall word search.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this summer word search free?

Yes. Every version, including large print, is a free PDF with an answer key.

What age is it for?

The easy puzzle, with words like SUN, BEACH, POOL and SWIM placed across and down, suits ages 5 to 7. Medium suits most kids from 8. Hard hides 25 words in every direction.

Is it good for the last week of school?

Yes. It is a calm end-of-year activity, and the hard version keeps fast finishers busy.

Can I take it on a trip?

Yes. Print a few copies for the car, plane or campsite. No screen is needed.

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