Saskatchewan in motion — Summer Bucket List
Make this summer move.
Long days, warm evenings and wide-open prairie skies make Saskatchewan summers the perfect time to be active. Build your own bucket list of things to do outside, tick them off one by one, and keep moving all season long.
How the Summer Bucket List works
A bucket list turns “we should get outside more” into a plan. You don’t need special gear, a big budget or a lot of free time. Choose a handful of activities that sound fun for you, your family or your friends, and spread them across the summer.
1. Pick your activities
Choose five to ten ideas from the list below, or add your own favourites.
2. Put them on the calendar
Plan a few for weekends and a few for weeknight evenings, so there is always something coming up.
3. Check them off
Do each one, check it off, and invite someone new to join you on the next.
Ideas to get you started
Every item below gets you moving. Mix and match across the four categories.
Splash, paddle and float
- Go paddle boarding or canoeing on a river or lake
- Spend a day swimming at a local beach or pool
- Try kayaking at a provincial park
- Run through the sprinkler or splash pad
Hike, bike and explore
- Take a hike in a regional or provincial park
- Go for a family bike ride on a local trail
- Walk a river valley or nature trail at sunset
- Find a trail you have never tried before
Play close to home
- Walk or bike to your favourite ice cream shop
- Visit a new park or playground
- Draw a hopscotch course with sidewalk chalk
- Take an evening walk after supper
Move together
- Organize a backyard game day with friends or neighbours
- Start a pickup game of soccer, ball hockey or baseball
- Join a community event or fun run
- Challenge a friend to try something new
Keep it simple
One small plan beats a big one
If a long list feels like too much, start with just one thing. A single activity on the calendar this week is worth more than ten ideas you never get to. Once it is done, add the next.
Why summer activity matters
Physical activity supports a healthy body, a better mood and stronger friendships. For children and youth, being active every day also helps them concentrate and learn. Summer break is a great chance to build habits that last into the school year.
Canadian guidelines recommend that children and youth aged 5 to 17 get an average of at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day. Fun, outdoor play is one of the easiest ways to reach it.
Summer Bucket List questions
Do I need special equipment?
No. Most of the ideas need nothing more than comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen and a hat. Borrow or rent gear like paddle boards and kayaks if you want to try them.
What if the weather is bad?
Swap in an indoor option, such as a swim at a local pool, a dance party at home or a walk between rain showers, and save the outdoor ideas for the next sunny day.
Is this only for kids?
No. The Summer Bucket List is for everyone. Adults, teens and kids all benefit from time outside, and doing it together makes it easier to keep going.
How do I stay safe in the sun and on the water?
Use sunscreen, drink plenty of water and take shade breaks on hot days. Wear a lifejacket whenever you are on the water, and always supervise young children near it.