The Ultimate Non Boring Summer Sleepover Ideas Guide For Teen Girls
Luci McQuitty HindmarshIf you're helping your teen plan a summer sleepover, or you're a teen looking for new ideas, this guide has everything you need. It is truly the ultimate non boring guide to summer sleepovers for teens!
You'll find fun activities, easy games, cute ways to make the night special, and plenty of food and drink inspiration.
Whether it's a big group or just a few close friends, these tips will help you create a night everyone will love.
We've broken it all down so you can pick and mix what works for your get together. There's no need to spend loads of money or spend hours getting things ready. Most of these ideas use things you'll already have at home or can pick up easily.
This guide is perfect for both mums who want to help their daughter host a fun night and teens who want to organise a sleepover their friends will talk about for ages. Everything is simple, quick, and designed to make planning easy.
The Hottest Coolest Summer Sleepover Ideas
Read on for ideas that will make your summer sleepover stand out, from activities and games to creative snacks and decorations.
The Best Non Boring Activities
By far the most popular idea with my teen daughter and her friends at the moment is having a PowerPoint night, where everyone brings quizzes or games that they’ve made up on a power point presentation.
But there are so many other ideas that I thought I'd round them up for you...
Non Boring Summer Sleepover Activities
Creative & Craft Activities
- Tie Dye T-Shirts
- Make rainbow candles out of almost used up candles or thrifted candles
- Use beads to braid into each other's hair
- DIY skincare and use it
- DIY Face masks and chill
- Try new hairstyles in each other's hair
- Make friendship bracelets
- DIY flower crowns with fresh or fake flowers
- Decorate flip flops with beads and ribbons
- Paint seashells or rocks
- Have a chalk art contest on the driveway
Writing, Thinking & Future Fun
- Write each other 'future you' letters
- Make letters or Pinterest boards about your future
- Make a group board on Pinterest and add to it over time
- Use a Name Generator and then use your new names the rest of the sleepover!
Games & Challenges
- Play word games
- Look up riddles and solve them together
- Play Roblox
- Play the Copy My Move game
- Do the Egg Slap Challenge
- Never have I ever / Truth or Dare
- Perfect a unique handshake
- Have a backyard water balloon fight
- Set up a sprinkler or slip ‘n slide
- Have a scavenger hunt around the yard
- Mini backyard Olympics
- Play Twister on the lawn
- Frisbee or badminton tournament
- Do yoga at sunrise or sunset
Audio & Visual
- Create a fake commercial for anything
- Make a trailer for a fake movie
- Make a party playlist together and jam out
- Sing karaoke
- Write a song together
- Have a photo shoot
- Binge an entire season of a show
- Show off your talents in a talent show or lip sync battle
- Watch scary movies to freak each other out
- Outdoor movie night with a projector and blankets
Food & Classic Sleepover Fun
- Board night - everyone brings a board like a pizza board, chocolate board, chicken nuggets and chips board.
- Bake and eat
- Pillow fight
- Do each other's makeup (option: blindfolded)
- Clothes swap
- Make s’mores over a fire pit (or BBQ)
- DIY lemonade or mocktail bar
- Make ice cream sundaes or banana splits
- Fruit tasting challenge (try exotic summer fruits)
Stargazing
- Sleep outside in a tent
- Sleep out on a trampoline
- Stargazing with a constellation app
- Catch fireflies (and release them after)
- Tell ghost stories around a flashlight campfire
Games That Get Everyone Involved
And here's a few games that always bring the fun at a sleepover.
The Slumber Party Printable Games Bundle
This bundle of 14 games has a variety of sleepover activities, some great ice-breaker games, like What's On Your Phone and Find The Guest Bingo!
Some games that put the birthday boy or girl in the spotlight, like Finish The Phrase and Who Knows The Birthday Star Best? A Selfie Scavenger Hunt brings the energy as they dive around taking selfies to win.
Spin The Nail Polish brings the creativity with a bit of glow. And what party is complete without a Candy Dice Game, whatever the age of the guests?!
And here are a few other games ideas...
Truth or Dare (Tame Version)
Create cards with age-appropriate truth questions and silly dares. Examples might include "What's your most embarrassing moment?" or "Do your best dance move."
Keep the dares fun and kind - nothing that could make anyone uncomfortable or cause arguments.
Minute to Win It
Make use of the great outdoors for soggier, messier games...
These quick, silly challenges are perfect for high-energy teens. Try stacking cookies on foreheads, moving Maltesers with straws, or building card towers.
Keep a scoreboard and offer a small prize for the winner - perhaps first choice of breakfast the next morning or a small treat.
Would You Rather?
Write out lots of silly or interesting "Would You Rather?" questions on slips of paper. Take turns picking and answering them. This always gets everyone laughing and talking.
Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of things to find around the house or yard. Split into teams and race to see who can find everything first. You can make it as silly or as tricky as you like.
Karaoke
Use a karaoke app or YouTube to sing along to favourite songs. No need for a machine—just turn up the volume and let everyone have a go.
Board and Card Games
Have a few classics ready, like Uno, Monopoly, or a deck of cards for games like Go Fish or Crazy Eights. These are great for breaking the ice if not everyone knows each other well.
Food and Drinks That Always Wins
DIY Pizza Bar
Set out pizza bases (shop-bought is fine) and a variety of toppings so each girl can create her own masterpiece. This works well for accommodating different tastes and dietary needs.
While the pizzas bake, they can enjoy a starter of nachos or veggie sticks with dips.
Build-Your-Own Desserts
Ice cream sundae stations are always a hit. Provide vanilla ice cream and various toppings like chocolate sauce, sprinkles, chopped fruit and whipped cream.
For something different, try a s'mores bar (can be done in the microwave if you don't have a fire), a waffle bar, or a cookie decorating station.
Glow Up The Drinks
Create a signature mocktail for the night - perhaps a blend of fruit juices with sparkling water and fresh berries. Serve in plastic champagne flutes for an extra special touch.
Frozen smoothies make great refreshments for summer sleepovers. Blend frozen fruits with yoghurt and a splash of juice for a cooling treat.
Getting The Aesthetic Right
It doesn't take much to give a bedroom or outdoor space a cute sleepover aesthetic.
String up some fairy lights to create a twinkly atmosphere without spending much. Paper bunting or balloons in pretty colours can also transform a space quickly.
Place a few battery-operated candles around the room for a cosy glow without any fire hazards.
Morning After Plans
Easy Breakfast Ideas
Prepare a simple breakfast bar with items like bagels, spreads, fruit, yoghurt and cereal. This allows everyone to help themselves when they wake up.
For something special, make pancakes and let everyone choose their toppings. The smell might even help rouse sleepy teens!
Et voilà!
With just a bit of planning, you can turn a regular night into a summer sleepover everyone will utterly love.
Use these ideas, mix in your own favourites, and get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and making everyone feel right at home.
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