Simple & Unique Summer Jobs for Kids

Children have always loved earning their own money, and summer vacation is the perfect time for them to do so. Summer jobs for kids keep them busy and introduce them to the worlds of business and money management. When I was a child, my brother and I would obsess over ways in which we could raise money, from a lemonade stand (which, in my experience, does not work if you live in a rural area) to selling home-grown vegetables door-to-door. But times have changed, and when it comes to summer jobs for kids, there are far more options than there used to be. Note: though some kids jobs require more supervision than others, you should supervise any business venture your child undertakes.

Cooler Refreshment Stand

Do you have a popular park near your home? Do you own a large cooler? Then this could be the perfect summer job for your child. On especially hot days, your child can pack a cooler with ice, cups, Kool-aid and popsicles. Your child can list the items available and the prices with marker on a large piece of posterboard. The set-up cost would be low - the piece of posterboard, Kool-aid and a large, inexpensive box of popsicles. By keeping the prices reasonable - say, fifty cents per popsicle and a quarter per small cup of Kool-aid, your child can gather a crowd and make a profit. Plus, it teaches business skills, like keeping the customers happy with full cups and cold drinks. Your child can add additional inexpensive touches as he or she pleases, such as giving away balloons to small children to draw attention.

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