Summer Snacks and Lunch Hacks

🍉 Snacktivity of the Week: Freezer Kebabs

There’s just something magical about making your own frozen treat—and kids love the whole process. Keep them busy now and cool later with this easy DIY snack.

Set out bowls of berries, grapes, cubed melon, kiwi slices, banana or mango chunks, plus a handful of wooden skewers. Let your kids build their own fruity combos, then pop the kebabs in the freezer for a few hours.

Bonus fun: Drizzle with a little melted chocolate and top with sprinkles before freezing!

Day Camp Lunch Packing Hacks

Day Camp Lunch Packing Hacks

1. Freeze a Fruity Treat

Fill a PlanetBox dipper with applesauce or fruity yogurt, then freeze it overnight. By lunchtime, it’ll be perfectly thawed and just the right amount of chilly.

2. Pack It the Night Before

Make mornings easier (and cooler!) by packing lunches the night before. Storing your stainless steel lunch box in the fridge overnight helps keep food cool longer the next day.

3. Chill With Frozen Fruit

Frozen grapes, blueberries, or mango chunks are a win-win—cooling and refreshing by lunch, and still tasty once thawed.

4. Pre-Chill the Box

In a rush? Stick your PlanetBox in the freezer for 30 minutes before packing it. The chilled stainless steel will help keep everything chilled a little longer.

5. Hydrate With Snacks

Add water-rich foods like watermelon, cucumbers, oranges, and bell peppers to their lunch. These naturally hydrating snacks help beat the heat.

6. Sweet Treats That Can Take the Heat

Sometimes a little treat just makes their day. But in summer temps, melty messes aren’t worth it. Skip the chocolate and frosting-covered goodies and go for treats that hold up like champs. Like: oatmeal cookies, mini muffins, graham crackers, fruit leather, or apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar

7. Fun Filled Days = Bigger Appetites

Longer days and extra activity mean hungrier kids. Pack larger portions than you would during the school year—and don’t forget extra snacks!

8. Freeze Your Own Electrolyte Cubes

Use kid-friendly electrolyte drinks, coconut water, or a citrus-honey-sea salt mix. Freeze them in silicone trays and pop into water bottles for a tasty hydration boost as they melt.

9. Watermelon Lime Coolers

Blend watermelon with a splash of lime juice and freeze into cubes or pops. Drop them into water for a naturally sweet, potassium-rich refresher.