Planning a family summer holiday? Whether you’re traveling or staying local, this guide is packed with screen-free activity ideas, travel-friendly entertainment, and smart packing tips to keep kids happily engaged all summer long.
Why a Screen-Free Summer Is the Best Gift You Can Give
Summer is that sweet, golden window when routines loosen up and memories are made. But let’s be real: when kids are home all day, every day, it’s easy to slip into screen time overload. That’s why creating a screen-free summer isn’t just nice — it’s necessary.It doesn’t have to mean constant entertainment or Pinterest-perfect crafts. It’s about keeping little hands and minds busy, building independence, and letting kids be curious, creative, and a little bit bored (in the best way).Bonus: You’ll actually enjoy the holiday more when you’re not constantly refereeing screen battles. Explore our full range of travel activity packs and screen-free activities to get started.
What Does a Screen-Free Summer Look Like?
It’s a beach picnic with sticker books. A quiet hour at the hotel filled with scratch art. It’s watching your child quietly focus for 15 minutes straight on a Hey Clay Mini Set—and realizing you haven’t handed them a screen all day.Some of our favourite screen-free summer go-tos include:
- Mini Scratch Art Books — mess-free and magically satisfying
- Wipe-Clean Activity Books for easy hotel or restaurant play
- Tiger Tribe Travel Sets — compact kits with stickers, coloring, and more
- Hey Clay — sensory, creative, and screen-free to the max
- Crayola Creations Sticker-By-Number Set—a customer favourite for a reason.
Perfect for Travel (Because Kids Don’t Sit Still)
Whether you’re flying out of Dubai, road-tripping to Ras Al Khaimah, or just heading to brunch, screen-free activities are a lifesaver. We build our Travel Activity Packs to slip easily into a carry-on, backpack, or beach bag — with zero mess and loads of fun.Top sellers for summer travel:
- For Girls 4–6: Dream Packs with stickers, mini books, and cute crafts
- For Boys 5–7: Power Packs featuring activity books, fidget toys, and surprises
- For Siblings: Mix and match with Top-Up Add-Ons to avoid any mid-flight “that’s mine!” debates
It’s Fun and Educational
Screen-free doesn’t mean brain-off. Many of our best-loved products sneak in early learning through play. Some examples:
- IQ Focus Travel Game builds spatial and logic skills
- Wipe-Clean ABC Books help with writing and letter recognition
- Hey Clay Mini Sets boost fine motor and creative thinking
So yes — you can keep the kids busy and learning all summer long.
Quick Summer Packing List for Kids (Parent-Tested!)
Here’s what we pack in our beach bags and carry-ons every time:
| Must-Have | Why It Rocks |
| Dream or Power Pack | Ready-to-go fun based on age & interest |
| Scratch Art Mini Book | Portable, no-mess, super engaging |
| Wipe-Clean Book | Practice letters & numbers anywhere |
| IQ Focus Game | Brain boost for kids 6+ |
Pro tip: Let your child help choose one or two items — it makes the experience feel more special (and gets them excited for the trip!).
Make This Summer One to Remember
You don’t need a Pinterest board full of crafts to have a magical summer. You just need a few tools, a sprinkle of creativity, and some screen-free support from us.Explore our full Travel Collection, or build your own Top-Up Bundle with their favourite stickers, books, and surprises. A brand new Summer Holidays Collection is also on the way — packed with ready-to-go kits and handpicked favourites for the sunny season.Want more travel tips and seasonal ideas? Join our newsletter to get first dibs on new arrivals and helpful parenting tips delivered monthly.
