The 25 Best Summer Jobs for 10 Year Olds in 2018

Updated April 16, 2018

Boostapal has put together a list of awesome summer jobs for 10 year olds. Parents should always supervise when 10 year olds perform these jobs (to ensure the safety of the child). These summer jobs are both fun and allow kids the ability to express their creativity. The most important part is that the kids have fun! 

1. Window cleaning summer jobs
• Cleaning windows for neighbors is a summer job for ten year olds that can be very profitable. Both inside and outside of windows will need cleaning so there will be a lot of work. Ten year olds will make about $2 per window when working at these summer jobs.
2. Pet sitting summer jobs
• Ten year olds must be good with animals to excel at these summer jobs. You’ll be responsible for exercising and feeding local pets. Ten year old kids interested in this summer job must be responsible and trustworthy. Expect to earn about $8 per day for each dog.
3. Paint house numbers on curb
• These summer jobs require ten year olds to buy materials before beginning. You’ll need spray paint and stencils. Practice on cardboard first before approaching neighbors and offering your services. Painting house numbers is a much need service throughout most neighborhoods so ten year olds should expect to make $10 per house when performing this summer job.
4. Selling water at local events
• Ten year olds will need their parents help to get these summer jobs started. Two cases of bottled water will be a good place to start. Ten year olds will sell cold bottled water at local events such as youth athletic games and park performances. This summer job is very profitable since each bottled will be resold for $1.
5. Make and sell jewelry
• Summer jobs making and selling jewelry is a good way for a creative ten year old to make money. The jewelry can be made of basic materials but since it’s handmade adults will love it. Ten year olds will sell this merchandise at garage sales and flea markets.
6. Fence painting and staining summer jobs
• Ten year olds don’t need much experience before starting this summer job. Painting fences for neighbors is an easy task. When adding fence staining to this summer job ten year olds will need some experience with stains. Ten year old kids will make about $8 per hour.
7. Garage sale summer jobs
• Running a garage sale is perfect for a ten year old who is good with money. Ten year olds can handle all the set up and money transactions. Neighbors look for responsible young people to sell their items making this a profitable summer job.
8. Clean and vacuum automobile interiors
• Similar to vehicle washing these summer jobs can be found throughout your neighborhood. Car and truck owners don’t enjoy this task so this is where ten year olds can clean up. Owners will provide the cleaning supplies they like so they’ll be no initial costs to start this summer job. Ten year olds can expect to make $6 per car.
9. Gardening summer jobs for 10 year olds
• At this summer job ten year olds will remove weeds, clean debris and apply mulch as needed. You’ll get dirty at this job but it will be worth it. Neighbors typically pay $7 per hour to 10 year olds who perform this summer job well.
10. Swimming pool cleaning summer jobs for 10 year olds
• Brushing and skimming neighborhood swimming pools makes a great summer job for ten year olds. Homeowners will require that 10 year olds know how to swim before hiring for this job. This will be a steady summer job since pools require weekly maintenance.
11. Cleaning summer jobs for 10 year olds: Basements and attics
• Cleaning summer jobs that focus on areas such as basements and attics is a good way for ten year olds to make summer cash. Contact neighbors to offer this special cleaning service. Ten year olds will need help with heavy items but this summer job will pay about $8 per hour.
12. Truck and car cleaning summer jobs
• Cleaning dirty trucks and cars throughout the neighborhood is a sure way for ten year olds to make cash during the summer. You’ll need a small ladder to help you reach the high areas but most owners will provide all the materials a 10 y/o will need for this summer job. You can expect to earn $10 per car and $15 per truck.
13. Lemonade sale summer jobs for 10 year olds
• Get parents to help make a big batch of lemonade and ten year olds will clean up at this summer job. By selling each cup of lemonade for $.50 at a stand in front of your house or at garage sales a 10 year old will make about $20 per day.
14. Flower and vegetable seed sales
• These sales summer jobs require 10 year olds to go door to door selling to neighbors and friends. You’ll take orders for various seeds then place an order with the seed company. You’ll deliver the seeds to your buyers and make about $.50 per package sold.
15. Bike repair and tune-up summer jobs for ten year olds
• This summer job requires 10yo kids to have experience in bicycle repair and maintenance. You can get this experience from fixing your own bikes. Post flyers offering your services at libraries and hand them out to neighbors. Ten year olds will make about $25 for each bicycle tune-up.
16. Daily tasks for neighbors on vacation
• Vacationing neighbors often have tasks that need to be done while they’re on vacation. These tasks make great summer jobs for ten year olds. You’ll pick up mail, clean up any messes, and perform other necessary tasks. 10 year olds can expect to earn about $5 per day at this summer job..
17. Weed removal summer jobs for ten year olds
• Removing weeds from grass and flower beds is a task homeowners hate so it makes a profitable summer job for ten year olds. Offer services to all neighbors and focus on homes in the most need for weed removal. These summer jobs will pay about $8 per hour.
18. Garage sale advertisement summer jobs
• Rather than host a garage sale, this summer job requires 10 year olds to hold signs advertising garage sales. Contact neighbors and offer this service. Homeowners try to get as many people as possible to their sale so ten year olds can make about $20 per day at this summer job.
19. Sidewalk and driveway cleaning summer jobs for ten year olds
• Keeping sidewalks and driveways free of stains and debris is a summer job any ten year old can easily perform. Your customers will be neighbors and family friends. Cleaning supplies will be provided by the homeowners. Ten year olds can expect to make $15 per home at this summer job.
20. Feed, play, and care for pets while neighbors are away
• These summer jobs require ten year olds to be ready when neighbors need help. The work will come when neighbors find themselves busy and can’t get home to care for their pets. 10 years olds will feed, walk, and entertain pets. These summer jobs don’t have steady hours but ten year olds will make about $15 each time their services are required.
21. Water neighbors’ lawns and shrubs
• Keeping lawns and shrubs properly watered makes a good summer job for ten year olds. Plants and sod have different watering requirements and homeowners sometimes aren’t home to take care of them. Ten year olds will follow instructions closely to water only those areas required by the homeowners. These summer jobs pay about $15 per home.
22. Make and sell arts and crafts
• Making arts and crafts such as handmade gift boxes or origami ornaments is a good summer job for creative ten year olds. These summer jobs don’t require any advanced skill. The products can be sold throughout the neighborhood and at local garage sales.
23. Magic show for neighborhood kids
• Putting on a magic show for kids throughout the neighborhood is a fun summer job for ten year olds. If you like magic then start learning some basic tricks. Once you have some good tricks advertise to parents for their kids to attend a show. These summer jobs will allow ten year olds to charge about $2 for a ticket to the show.
24. House cleaning summer jobs for 10 yo kids
• These summer jobs are just like the chores ten year olds have been doing at home. Now, cleaning homes can be turned into a profitable summer job. Tasks will include dusting and washing baseboards and walls. This isn’t a very fun summer job but 10 year olds will make about $8 per hour.
25. Sell bird and squirrel food to neigbors
• People love to have squirrels and birds in their yard. Ten year olds can make a tidy little profit from this as a summer job. Simply buy the squirrel food and bird food in bulk. Then, re-package each type of food and sell it to neighbors! Every time you find a customer, try to get that customer to re-order weekly or monthly. Now, ten year olds can have a recurring revenue business!