Surprising your kids with a fun summer themed gift when they get home from the last day of school always adds to the excitement. You may be picking these items up anyways, why not put them together as a gift to get your kids even more pumped up for summer break?!
I’m sharing everything I put together for both my daughter and son. Place the gifts inside of pool floats for the perfect summer gift “baskets”. Scroll to the bottom for a free printable Hello Summer Gift tag.
Supplies For These End of School Year Summer Gifts:
Here is everything you’ll need to recreate these gifts:
My Daughters End of School Gift: (click bold links to shop)

- Pink Pool Float
- Beach Towel
- Pirates Booty – use your daughters favorite snack, especially one you don’t always buy for them.
- Mini Cooler
- Favorite Soda – Hers is Dr. Pepper
- Ice Pops
- Tree Hut Sugar Scrub
- Goggles
- Iced Coffee Coozie
My Son’s End of School Gift: (click bold links to shop)

- Blue Pool Float
- Beach Towel
- Takis
- Mini Cooler
- Favorite Soda – His is Cream Soda
- Water Football
- Goggles
- Ice Pops
- Water Balloons
Other Gift Options You Could Include in These Summer Gifts:
- Flip Flops
- Bubbles
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hats
- Ice Cream Sundae Supplies
- Outdoor Games
- Diving Sticks
- Bathing Suits
- Water Park Tickets
- Beach Chairs
Free Printable Hello Summer Tag for Your Summer Gift Baskets / Floats
Download this free printable and print on paper or cardstock using highest quality print setting for best results:
The Big Start to Summer Reveal
Plan a surprise welcome when the kids come home after their last day of school. Set up the gift in the living room or in the yard, and let the excitement unfold as they discover their end-of-year gifts. Their excitement be well worth the effort!
Here’s to a fantastic summer full of cherished memories ahead!