Ultimate Guide to Summer Activities for Kids and Teens in Hardeman County
The Ultimate Guide to Summer Activities for Kids and Teens in Hardeman County is a special feature by Homeschool Roster for families seeking opportunities in the county. From Summer Reading programs at area libraries to Vacation Bible Schools, and sports, there are a lot of activities to keep your children busy this summer without having to drive outside of the county. Check out the following comprehensive list.
Looking for even more activities beyond Hardeman County? Be sure to check out the Weekly Homeschool Roster Event Calendar as well as the Summer Fun listings, which has several free and ongoing events. Get Out of the House with your kids and teens this summer!
If you know of an upcoming kid, teen, or family event we missed, email [email protected], so it can be consider to be added.
June
Global Running Day will be celebrated at Pleasant Run Creek Park { 100 Stevens Road, Bolivar, 38008 }, 6 a.m. Call Jennifer Marcum at (731) 609-5674 for more information.
Camp Bolivar for Middle school students get hands-on learning in a variety of career fields during the one week Camp Bolivar Day Camp. Register now to attend
July
July 3 – Red, White, and Bolivar Independence Day Celebration at Sand Beach Lake { 575 East Market Street, Bolivar, 38008 ] from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
July 25 – Brown Behavioral Health Services is holding a Rural Community Health Fair + Back to School Event { 211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, 38008 }, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call (731) 228-9068 to learn more.
LUEZ Theater
The Luez Theater has weekend movie features. This week, The Sheep Detectives is playing.
Library Fun
Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
June 5 – Summer Reading Program Kick-Off and Festival, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
June 10 – Movie Wednesday featuring Jurassic World Rebirth, 10 a.m.
June 11 – Paws to Read Storytime, 10 a.m.
June 12 – Magic Show with Braden Foster, 10 a.m.
June 16 – Make Dino Habitat jars, 10 a.m. (registration required)
June 17 – Movie Wednesday featuring The Good Dinosaur, 10 a.m.
June 22 – Teen CD tutorial and Jurassic Jam Trivia, 3 p.m.
June 24 – Movie Wednesday featuring The Flintstones, 10 a.m.
June 25 – Paws to Read Storytime, 10 a.m.
June 26 – Dino Hunt, 10 a.m.
July 1 – Movie Wednesday featuring The Land Before Time, 10 a.m.
July 8 – Movie Wednesday featuring Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs, 10 a.m.
July 9 – Paws to Read Storytime, 10 a.m.
July 10 – Snakes and Birds of Tennessee with Chickasaw State Park, 10 a.m.
July 15 – Movie Wednesday featuring Journey 2 the Mysterious Island, 10 a.m.
July 17 – Make Volcanoes, 3:30 p.m.
July 22 – Movie Wednesday featuring The Croods, 10 a.m.
July 23 – Paws to Read Storytime, 10 a.m.
July 28 – Fossil Dig, 10 a.m.
July 29 – Movie Wednesday featuring Indiana Jones, 10 a.m.
July 30 – Finale/Awards Day, 10 a.m.
For each summer program your family attends, your family will be entered in a drawing to win a free Discovery Park of America Family Package!
Grand Junction Public Library
Celebrating U.S.A. 250 Years with story time, actives, and lunch
June 4 – Our Freedom, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 9 – Our Flag, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 18 – Our Founding, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 23 – Our Future, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Call (731) 764-2716 by June 2 to register.
Lee Ola Roberts Library
Free lunch for children through the age of 18 will be served Monday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 2 Dinos Love Donuts Story Time, 1 p.m.
June 4 Dino-Mite Mask Craft, 1 p.m.
June 9 Dino Hide & Seek Story Time, 1 p.m.
June 11 Say Hi Day Craft, 1 p.m.
June 16 World Sea Turtle Day Story Time, 1 p.m.
June 18 Father’s Day Craft, 1 p.m.
June 23 Noisy Dinosaurs Story Time, 1 p.m.
June 25 Mini Dino Craft, 1 p.m.
June 30 How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? Story Time, 1 p.m.
Middleton Community Library
June 4 – Summer Reading program begins with a visit from Chickasaw State park and Harriet Thompson, 11 a.m. AND LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
June 5 – Movie Night Friday featuring The Land Before Time, 3:30 p.m.
June 11 – Summer Reading program with a visit from Pinson Mounds, 11 a.m.
June 12 – Movie Night Friday featuring Jurassic Park, 3:30 p.m.
June 18 – Summer Reading Dino S.T.E.M. Club and Time Capsule Loading, 11 a.m.
June 20 – Summer Reading Log due.
June 25 – Summer Reading Awards and Time Capsule Burial, 11 a.m.
June 26 – Movie Night Friday featuring The Croods, 3:30 p.m.
June 27 – Anime Club, 11 a.m.
Vacation Bible School
June 1 – 5- First Baptist Church { 826 West Market Street, Bolivar, 38008 } is holding Emerald Crossing – An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23 for children kindergarten through sixth grade, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register online.
June 8 – 12 – Antioch Baptist Church { 5320 Whiteville-Newcastle Road, Whiteville, 38075 } is holding I’m Hooked Reeled In to Serve God Matthew 4:19, at 5:30 p.m.
June 14 – 19 – Porter’s Creek Baptist Church { 5120 Peavine Road, Middleton, 38052 } is holding Emerald Crossing – An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23 for children in pre-K through twelfth grade, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register online.
June 22 – 26 – Toone Baptist Church { 20 Keller Street, Toone, } is holding Grace Under the Big Top for pre-K through sixth grade, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Parks
There are several parks in the county for children and teens to get outdoors and enjoy play equipment, sports, walking trails, etc.
Grand Junction City Park
Middleton City Park
Whiteville City Park
Sports
City of Bolivar Parks and Recreation Department is holding a Summer Golf League for children ages seven through 17. Although registration is closed, it is an annual league, so check back timely next year.
June 1 – 25 – Hardeman County Schools is holding a Summer Learning Camp Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 2 – Bolivar Central High School (BCHS) is holding softball tryouts { Highway 64 Middle Field, Bolivar, 38008 } from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration opens at 6:30 p.m.
June 3 – BCHS is holding baseball tryouts on the high school field at 4 p.m. Sign ups start at 3 p.m. Questions? Call Coach Clint Barnes at (731) 659-1921.
June 6 – Kids Fishing Tournament will be held at Sand Beach Lake { 575 East Market Street, Bolivar, 38008 ] for children ages eight through 13, 9 a.m. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Free event.
June 8 – August 3 – Bolivar Summer Tennis League 2026 { BCHS tennis courts } for players ages 14 and older will be held on Monday nights at 7 p.m. fee is $15. Call or text your name, age, and telephone number to Coach Stephen Wood at (731) 609-6693 or Coach Ian Wellons at (731) 609-3583.
June 8 – 11 – Whiteville Elementary School (WES) 2026 Basketball Camp for Kindergarten through fourth grade from 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. The camp is free and for WES students only. Registration closes June 3, 2026.
June 15 – 18 – Whiteville Elementary School (WES) 2026 Basketball Camp for fifth through eighth grade from 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. The camp is free and for WES students only. Registration closes June 3, 2026.
June 20 – Hatchie River Area Youth Soccer (HRAYS) opens registration for the fall 2026 season.
Volunteer/Community Service
There are several places throughout Hardeman County for teens to volunteer. Some include the public libraries, Hardeman Adoptable Animals, City of Bolivar Community Garden, the Hardeman County Arts Center, and more. Reach out and find somewhere to volunteer.
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