Summer Activity Pack
Free Activity Resource
Who it’s for: Care staff, activity coordinators, and volunteers supporting older adults and those living with dementia.
What’s included:
Printable conversation starters and summer-themed reminiscence prompts
Word searches and colouring pages for gentle cognitive engagement
Seaside-themed craft and sensory activities
A full armchair travel session to Italy, including music, food ideas, and sensory prop ideas.




The Summer Activity Pack brings together a wide range of seasonal resources that help spark joy, conversation, and creativity. Designed by experienced dementia specialists, each resource is thoughtfully created to suit different abilities and encourage both one-to-one and group engagement. From writing postcards to colouring under-the-sea scenes, every activity is flexible, dementia-friendly, and easy to run.
Inside the pack, you'll find four downloadable PDF resources. These include word searches and crafts, a summer music and movement session with fun lyrics and gestures, and a facilitator guide for hosting a relaxed armchair travel session to Italy. The Summer Postcards and Rummage Box activity encourages sensory exploration and memory sharing using touch, scent, and sound.
Everything is designed to be low-pressure and inclusive - whether someone prefers chatting, listening, creating, or simply observing.
This bundle is ideal for brightening up your summer activity calendar, filling quiet afternoons, or adding meaningful variety to your group sessions. Whether you’re working in a residential care home, a day centre, or a home setting, these free resources can be adapted to suit your space and your group. Just print what you need and get started.