So I want to keep Gavin busy this summer with wholesome activities and not just the tv and video games. I am having him make something one week and donate it the next week.  Ideally the projects will take 2 days (hopefully teaching him patience, work and goal setting) Here are a few that I have thought of:
bird feeder
loom and hook tic tac toe boards
make and frost cookies or cupcakes (we won't wait till the following week to donate these)
tie quilt
sew pillow cases
sew bean bags
make a bean bag toss board
build a simple dog house
make clay models
mow or weed someone's yard
make sidewalk chalk


If you think of anything else that we can do to stay  busy, please add to the list.

He is also caring for a garden, teaching music to younger kids, having a picnic several times a week, having friends over, water days in the backyard, going bowling for free (kidsbowlfree.com) and volunteering at a retirement home. We have a busy and fun summer planned, but would love more ideas!