What Do Scout Elves Do During the Summer?
Ever wondered what your Scout Elf gets up to when they are back at the North Pole? While families across the UK are enjoying sunny days, garden games and ice lollies, The Elf on the Shelf® Scout Elves are busy with their own summer fun. From snowy beach days to cosy cocoa breaks, here is a behind-the-scenes peek at how Scout Elves spend their summer before the Christmas season begins again.
Scout Elves may be best known for their magical December visits, but their North Pole lives are full of year-round wonder. During the summer months, they rest, play, practise new ideas and prepare for another season of festive surprises. Think of it as their very own North Pole holiday, with snow instead of sand and hot cocoa instead of lemonade.
Indoor Oasis
Even at the North Pole, Scout Elves love a pretend summer escape. A few cosy props, a sprinkle of imagination and suddenly snowflakes feel like sunshine.
Snow Castles
Forget sandcastles. Scout Elves build frosty fortresses, snow turrets and tiny ice kingdoms while practising their best creative ideas.
North Pole Camping
Scout Elves love a camping trip, especially when the sleeping bags are snug and the stars above the North Pole sparkle like Christmas lights.
Cocoa Breaks
When the weather is chilly all year round, hot cocoa is always in season. Extra marshmallows are practically North Pole law.
Ice Fishing
A quiet day on the ice gives Scout Elves time to relax, dream up new surprises and maybe catch a tiny North Pole fish or two.
Snowy Beach Day
Who needs sand when you have sparkling snow? Scout Elves know how to make a beach day magical, even in mittens.
A Little North Pole Knowledge
Your Scout Elf’s summer adventures help keep the magic alive long before Scout Elf Return Week begins. These playful moments are a lovely way to remind children that the North Pole is always full of activity, kindness and imagination, even when Christmas still feels far away.
Try These Scout Elf Summer Activities at Home
Bring a sprinkle of North Pole summer fun into your own home with these easy family activities. No Scout Elf touching needed, just imagination, paper, crayons and a little festive thinking.
Design a Snow Castle
Ask your child to draw the ultimate North Pole snow castle. Add candy cane flags, cocoa fountains, elf-sized doors and a special room where Scout Elves can plan December surprises.
Write a Summer Postcard
Invite your child to write a pretend postcard to their Scout Elf. They can ask what the North Pole is like in summer or share what they have been doing during the school holidays.
Create a Cocoa Menu
Make a mini North Pole café menu with funny hot cocoa flavours, from marshmallow mountain to peppermint snowstorm. Children can draw each drink beside the name.
Plan an Elf Camping Trip
Together, list what a Scout Elf might pack for a North Pole camping adventure. Tiny lantern? Snow boots? A map to Santa’s workshop? Let your child decide.
Make a Summer Countdown
Create a simple countdown to the Christmas season. It can be a paper chain, calendar or sticker chart to help build excitement as December gets closer.
Invent a New Elf Idea
Ask your child to dream up one funny Scout Elf idea for December. Keep it safely tucked away so you have inspiration ready when your Scout Elf returns.
Whether your Scout Elf is building snow castles, sipping cocoa or dreaming up new surprises, summer at the North Pole is never dull. These secret seasonal snapshots can help children imagine the magic continuing beyond December and make the countdown to Christmas feel even more special.
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