Summer Jobs for Tweens and Teens

(Today’s post on Summer Jobs for Tweens is sponsored by T. Rowe Price and Scholastic. Any opinions or ideas are 100% my own.)

My oldest two kids are currently 11 and 15. Both old enough to do work, but one is too young to get an actual job yet. Even for my oldest, the jobs are limited due to age and state laws, and many are taken quickly.

Do you have tween or teen that is looking for some financial freedom from mom and dad’s wallet? Who wants to earn it with a little responsibility?

A summer job is a great way to do that. With a little effort and creativity, these summer jobs for young adults could start a nice savings account, or provide for a few months of fun!

Summer Jobs for Tweens and Teens

1 – Lawn mowing and/or landscaping help for friends, family, and neighbors. Many tweens and teens even start their own lawn business while in school.

2 – Babysitting for friends and family, or even for you if you work from home and have little ones like I do.

3 – Washing Cars for friends, family, and neighbors. Have your child go to them or set up times to have people bring their cars by your house.

4 – Crafting and selling the products. There are usually craft fairs over the summer and we are seeing more fairs with kid entrepreneurs.

5 – Holding a garage sale not only earns extra cash, but it also frees up space in the house! My kids love making money by selling stuff they no longer want or use.

6 – Virtual Assistant if you or someone you know runs a blog or website, this is a great way to earn some extra money!

7 – You may not think of them as jobs for tweens, but lemonade and dessert stands are an old favorite, and a great idea to pair with a garage sale. If your child is a master at something specific, take advanced orders and deliver them.

8 – House cleaning for friends, family, and neighbors. Things like dusting, vacuuming, dishes, and tidying up are great tasks for tweens.

9 – Dance studio helper if your child is a dancer and there are summer sessions or studio tasks they may be able to help. My daughter did this throughout high school and enjoyed it.

10 – Tutoring is a great summer job for kids that excel in certain subjects. See if the school district or public library is looking for tutors, or let friends and family know your child’s services are available.

11 – Extra chores are an easy way for tweens to earn money over the summer, and they don’t have to go anywhere to do it. Have the kids take care of the yard, garden, clean the pool, and other summer tasks around the house.

12 – Outdoor projects like staining a fence, repairing a broken dog house, or cleaning out the garage are great jobs for tweens.

13 – Dog walking and/or pet sitting for people who’s pet your child is familiar with.

14 – If your child is 15 or older, they may be able to lifeguard at the local pool or beach. I know our pools can never find enough help so this is definitely something to look into!

Does your tween have a summer job that isn’t on the list? Drop a comment and I’ll add it to the list jobs for tweens!

In the meantime, check out A Year of Teaching Teens Life Skills to keep your kid busy and learning!