Jokes to Spark Funny Moments for Kids on Sunny Days and Beat the Summer Heat
School's out and the sun's shining! Your kids are about to embark on an epic summer of fun, filled with beach, road, and camping trips. But let's face it, they can get real bored while traveling. That's why we've got a killer lineup of summer jokes to keep them entertained, engaged, and laughing their a$$es off.
These hilarious tales will not only make them chuckle but also boost their immune systems thanks to all that laughter, which releases feel-good chemicals called endorphins that strengthen their immune defense. So, grab a beach towel, sunscreen, and get ready to be the ultimate joke master with these killer summer jokes for kids.
Animal & Bird Summer Jokes
It's time to roll with the likes of sheep, crabs, and frogs as they have a ball under the summer sun in this steady stream of slippery jokes that will leave your kids in stitches.
1. Where do the sheep go for vacation?
They go to the baa-hamas!
2. Why can't we accuse a dolphin of doing anything wrong?
Because a dolphin never does it on porpoise.
3. What's a crab's favorite summer snack?
Sandwiches!
4. What is the favorite summertime treat of a frog?
Hopsciles!
5. Why did the chicken sit in the shade?
It didn't want to be eggs-tra crispy!
6. What's a mosquito's favorite summer drink?
Blood-oranges!
7. Why did the owl refuse to sunbathe?
It was too wise to get burned!
8. What to call a dog who goes to the beach on a hot summer day?
A hot dog!
9. What did the pig call himself on a hot summer day?
I'm bacon!
10. What are the seagulls who live near the bay called?
Bagels
11. Why doesn't an elephant ever buy a suitcase when going for his summer holidays?
Because the elephant already has a trunk.
12. What type of music do killer whales like?
They love the orca-stra.
13. What is grey in color, has four legs and a trunk, but is not an elephant?
A mouse on its summer vacation!
14. Which part of a fish weighs the most?
It's scales!
15. Why are the fish never good at playing tennis?
Because they are afraid to get close to the net.
Beach & Ocean Summer Jokes
There's no better way to soak up the summer vibes than with these saltwater jokes to wash over your kids at the beach.
1. What did the ocean say to the shore?
"Nothing-it just waved!"
2. What does your mom tell you when you want to swim in the sea when it's high tide?
Let's wait and sea.
3. What does a mermaid use to make a call to her friends?
A shell phone!
4. Why don't oysters share their sunscreen?
They’re shell-fish!
5. What do you call a snowman at the beach?
A puddle!
6. Why did the lifeguard kick the elephants out?
They couldn't keep their trunks up!
7. What's a pirate's favorite summer activity?
Sun-barrrging!
8. How do you know the ocean is friendly?
It waves at everyone!
9. Why did the jellyfish break up with the octopus?
It needed space (and less tentacle drama)!
10. What to call a beach ball in the ocean?
A soak-er!
Nature Summer Jokes
It doesn't get sillier than this! Laugh your head off with these jokes that will make you want to dance in the grass or dance with the grass.
1. What is a snowman called in summers?
A puddle!
2. What's the sun's favorite drink?
Light beer!
3. Why did the flower break up with the grass?
It needed room to bloom!
4. How do clouds stay cool in summer?
They chill on the breeze!
5. What did the mountain say during the heatwave?
"I'm peak-ing!"
6. What type of tree will fit in your hand?
A palm tree!
7. What's a thunderstorm's favorite snack?
Lightning bolts (shockolate-covered)!
8. Why did the river win the race?
It had current speed!
9. What do you call a lazy sunbeam?
A lightweight!
10. Why did the leaf get a job?
To branch out!
Food Summer Jokes
Hungry for a good laugh? Dive into these tasty food jokes that will leave your kids wanting more than just a giggle.
1. Why did the lemon refuse to fight?
It didn't want the lime-light!
2. What is the favorite sandwich of the shark?
Peanut butter with jellyfish!
3. Why did the newspaper reporter talk to the ice cream?
He was looking for a cool scoop.
4. What did the baby corn ask its mama corn?
Where is pop-corn?
5. Why did the tomato turn red at the barbecue?
It saw the salad dressing!
6. What's a popsicle's favorite dance?
The freeze frame!
7. Why did the banana go to the beach?
To catch some a-peel!
8. What did the hot dog say at the cookout?
"I'm on a roll!"
9. Why did the cookie bring sunscreen?
It didn't want to crumble in the heat!
10. What's a potato's favorite summer drink?
Spud-light lemonade!
11. Why don't pineapples ever get lonely?
Because they're always in good company!
12. What did the grape say on the roller coaster?
"I'm raisin my hands!"
13. What type of candy are available at the airport?
Plane chocolate!
14. Why does a banana use sunscreen?
Because it doesn't want to peel!
15. Why did the corn on the cob get a medal?
For being ear-resistible!
Summer Vacation Jokes
Whether you're headed to the beach or staying at home, these jokes will leave you in stitches this summer vacation.
1. Why did the sunscreen win the race?
It had SPF-eed!
2. What's a tourist's favorite exercise?
Luggage lifts!
3. What did the student tell the teacher when she told him he'd missed summer school?
No, ma'am. I didn't miss school at all.
4. What's a suitcase's favorite game?
Pack-man!
5. Why do the robots go for summer vacations?
They go to recharge their batteries.
6. What did the beach say to the tourist?
"Long time, no see!"
7. Why did the airplane bring a suitcase?
For high-altitude fashion!
8. What's the sun's favorite vacation spot?
Shine-couver!
9. Why did the sandals get promoted?
They had flip-flop leadership skills!
10. Where does your math teacher like to go on his vacation?
Times Square
Camping Summer Jokes
Whether you're camping in the backyard or farther out, these goofy jokes will give you a wild laugh.
1. Why did the flashlight fail camp?
It couldn't handle the bright lights!
2. What's a mosquito's favorite camp song?
"Bite the Moon"!
3. Why did the sleeping bag break up with the tent?
It needed air!
4. What do you call a ghost at summer camp?
A spook-tacular camper!
5. Why did the marshmallow bring a friend to the fire?
For extra toasty support!
6. What's a tree's favorite camp activity?
Wood-working!
7. Why did the canoe bring a map?
To avoid stream-ing mistakes!
8. What did the campfire say to the log?
"You're blaze-ing amazing!"
9. Why don't ants ever get lost at camp?
They follow the trail mix!
10. What's a fish's least favorite camp game?
Hide and seek-water!
Knock Knock Summer Jokes
These classic knock knock jokes are the one-two punch of fresh, salt air and side-splitting summer laughter.
- Knock knock. Who's there? Sandwich. Sandwich who? Here's a lett-meat your face joke: Why couldn't the salad dress? It was a little low-tide!
- Knock knock. Who's there? Popsicle. Popsicle who? Popsicle-ing good jokes!
- Knock knock. Who's there? Bumblebee. Bumblebee who? Buzz off! I'm trying to relax here.
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Sunscreen. Sunscreen who? Sunscreen the pain away with these jokes!
- Knock knock. Who's there? Template. Template who? Template me something funny!
Sources:
- Bessette, A. (2020). 21 Best of the Best Summer Jokes for Kids. Kidlears. https://www.kindlears.com/blogs/summer-reading-for-kids/21-best-of-the-best-summer-jokes-for-kids
- Cadey, S. (2021, May 14). 52 Summer Jokes for Kids – The Best Collection. Reading Nature with Kids. https://readingnaturewithkids.com/summer-jokes-for-kids/
- FamilyFun Magazine (2021). Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids. FamilyFun Magazine. https://www.familyfun.go.com/entertainment/jokes/KnockKnockJokes-Jun/?slide=Slide1
- Joosten, S. (2017, July 13). 30 Camping Jokes for Kids. Teach Starter. https://www.teachstarter.com/blog/camping-jokes-for-kids/
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