This boat craft for kids is a great Summer activity. Is there anything more fun than playing in water? We have free printable sails too!

Summer crafts and activities are always more fun with water. That is why everyone will love this boat craft for kids.

Lazy days and fun in the sun this Summer has us excited that Summer is here!

Especially after the crazy distance learning from the second half of this past school season. Bring on popsicles and sun-kissed cheeks.

We highlighted this Summer craft for kids along with some other fun kids craft in our Camping Crafts for kids along with our 101+ Easy Craft Ideas for kids.

Don’t miss our 101+ Free Kids Printables full of Crafts & Coloring Pages or our Summer Printables

Summer Sailboat Craft Ideas

We are always looking for craft that the kids will love during these warm Summer months.

Inevitably we always end up in or near water. Kids and water go together like salt and pepper.

Boats are always a fun idea. The kids love to just see them float and there was also some fun in the pool trying to get the boats across.

They are also lots of fun during bath time.

We have yet to find a way to actually race the boats across with the wind, but we will let you know as soon as we figure it out.

What you Need to Make a Juice Box Boat

Juice Boxes
Printable Flags
Straws
Paint
Paint Brush
Scissors
Tape

How to Make the Paper Boat Craft

Start by poking a small hole in the top of the juice boxes approximately ⅓ down from the top.
Drain the juice into a cup for drinking later. Ours never last longer than a few minutes with my kids.
Paint the boats. I typically set out a space for the kids with brushes and paints and let them go to town. This is where their creativity can be showcased.
Grab the free printable sails below and print.
Cut out triangle sails.

Fold the paper sail in half
Tape Straw to the inside fold of the sail. We like one piece of tape at the top and one toward the bottom.
Creating a round piece of tape, and seal the two ends of the sail together from the inside.
Stick straw sail into boat.
Its boat sailing time

Note: You may need to cut the straw down in height if your boat is having trouble staying up right.

Happy Sailing!

Grab Your Printable Sails

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Paper Football Game was one of my favorites as a kid.
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Yield: 4 Juice Box Boats