These summer coloring pages are packed with sunny beach days, ocean animals and Fourth of July fireworks. The 12 printable sheets include a sandcastle, a grinning shark, a spouting whale, baby sea turtles, leaping dolphins and a busy coral reef.
All of them are crisp black and white line art and free for home, camp or class. Press Print for one copy, or Download to keep a set for rainy afternoons and road trips. Add color cutouts from our beach clipart or ocean animals clipart to a summer reading log, and look back at the spring coloring pages if school is still in session.
Beach and Cute Summer Coloring Pages
Sand, sun and sunglasses. These three cover the classic beach day, from a toddler-friendly sandcastle to a full family scene.
A three tower sandcastle with a pail, a little shovel and a seashell in front. The towers are tall, simple blocks.
Try this Brush thin glue over the castle and sprinkle real sand on it for a summer camp texture craft.
A grinning sun in cool sunglasses holds a glass of lemonade with a straw. Kids love giving each ray its own color.
Try this Make it the cover of a hello summer folder that goes home on the last day of school.
A family sets up under a striped umbrella with a beach ball, cooler and towels while gentle waves roll in.
Try this Second graders can color it and then write a packing list of five things to bring to the beach.
Shark and Whale Coloring Pages
Big ocean animals are always a hit. The shark is friendly, not scary, and the whale page doubles as a quick science lesson.
A chubby shark with a big grin and no sharp teeth swims past a few bubbles. Little kids are not scared of this one.
Try this Pre-K can count the bubbles, then glue on circles punched from blue paper as extra bubbles.
A humpback whale rises from the sea and spouts a tall fountain while a little sailboat bobs nearby. Seagulls circle overhead.
Try this Third graders can measure a whale's real length in hallway steps after coloring this page.
A sleek reef shark glides above branching coral while schools of small fish part around it. The coral is full of tiny shapes.
Try this Fifth graders can label the shark's fins and gills, then add one fact about each in the margin.
Turtle, Dolphin and Under the Sea Coloring Pages
These ocean coloring pages move from a cute turtle on the sand to a full reef scene. They make a calm end to a beach or marine life unit.
Two baby sea turtles leave their nest and head for the waves. Their shells are big, simple shapes with wide sections.
Try this Read about how turtles hatch, then let kindergarten kids give each shell a different pattern.
Two dolphins arc out of the water side by side as the sun sets behind them. The splash lines are fun to color in blues.
Try this Pair it with a poem about the sea and have kids copy one line along the waves.
A sea turtle swims over a reef with a seahorse, an octopus, clownfish, shells and seaweed. There are dozens of small parts to fill.
Try this Color it in cool ocean tones on a hot afternoon, then frame it for a beach house bathroom.
Fourth of July Summer Coloring Pages
Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, a picnic and star shaped treats. These keep kids busy while the grill heats up.
Three popsicles shaped like stars, each with a bite missing. Kids can color them red, white and blue or any flavor they like.
Try this Hand these out at a July cookout table with crayons so little guests have something to do.
A checkered blanket holds a picnic basket, watermelon slices, corn on the cob and a pitcher of lemonade. Ants march toward the food.
Try this Ask kids to count the ants and the watermelon seeds and write both numbers in the corner.
Big fireworks burst over a quiet lake while a family sits on a wooden dock. Each burst is made of many tiny lines and stars.
Try this Color the bursts with metallic gel pens on dark blue paper for a bright night sky effect.
A Quick Level Guide for Summer Pages
| Level | Good for | Pages | About how long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Toddlers and preschool | Sandcastle, sunglasses sun, cute shark, baby turtles, popsicles | 8 to 12 minutes |
| Medium | Grades 1 to 4 | Beach family, whale, dolphins, picnic | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Detailed | Tweens, teens and adults | Reef shark, under the sea, lake fireworks | 45 to 60 minutes |
Ocean pages look best with three or four blues and greens and one hot accent, like coral orange or sunny yellow. Teach kids to color the water with long side strokes of a crayon so the sea looks smooth.
Summer Coloring for Camp, Travel and Vacation Days
- Road trip kit: Clip five pages to a clipboard with a pencil case of colored pencils. They will not melt in a hot car like crayons can.
- Day camp: Run an ocean week, one animal a day, and hang the finished pages in a long wave across the wall.
- Summer slide: Ask kids to write two sentences about each finished picture to keep writing skills fresh.
- Party table: Lay the picnic and popsicle pages at each seat for a 4th of July get-together.
The sheets print on US Letter or A4 at "fit to page". For a matching name tag or certificate, use the shark clipart or turtle clipart, and when school starts again, try the fall coloring pages.
Questions people ask
Are the summer coloring pages free for camps and classrooms?
Yes. Camp counselors, teachers, librarians and parents can print all twelve at no cost for non-commercial use, and a mention of our site is a nice bonus rather than a rule. The pages may not be resold or turned into a bundle. If you want them on something you sell, contact us and ask.
What are simple summer coloring pages for toddlers?
The sandcastle, the sun in sunglasses, the cute shark and the star popsicles have only a handful of big shapes. A three year old can finish one before snack time.
Do you have sea animal coloring pages for kids?
Yes. There is a shark, a whale, sea turtles, dolphins and an under the sea reef with a seahorse, an octopus and fish. Together they cover a full week of ocean animals.
Which page is best for 4th of July coloring with kids?
Little ones like the star popsicles. School age kids enjoy counting ants on the picnic page, and older kids and adults can spend a while on the lake fireworks.
Are there summer coloring pages for adults?
The coral reef shark and the under the sea scene have hundreds of tiny shapes. Use fine-tip markers or sharp colored pencils and expect close to an hour each.
How do I print shark coloring pages so the fins are not cut off?
Choose "fit to page" in the print settings instead of actual size. The image then shrinks just enough to fit inside your printer's margins on Letter or A4 paper.
