Fun Summer Gifts for Teen Girls That Aren’t Boring
Fun Summer Gifts for Teen Girls That Aren’t Boring
Let’s be honest—shopping for teen girls in the summer can be tricky. They’ve got big personalities, changing moods, and very specific tastes. If you’re tired of giving the same old gift cards and basic beauty sets, we’ve got you covered. These summer gift ideas are fun, colorful, creative, and anything but boring.
Whether you’re looking for a birthday present, camp care package, or a “just because” surprise, here are 7 gifts teen girls will actually be excited about.
1. DIY Charm Necklace Kits
Why they’ll love it: These kits are packed with fun chain, cute charms, and everything they need to design their own jewelry. It’s screen-free fun they’ll actually enjoy—and wear!
Perfect for: Campers, crafty girls, or anyone with a creative side
Bonus: They make great birthday party activities or gifts with a personal touch.
2. Pop Culture Stickers
Why they’ll love it: These trendy stickers make water bottles, laptops, phone cases, and notebooks look instantly cooler. Think Taylor Swift lyrics, retro smileys, or sassy quotes.
Perfect for: Trendsetters, Swifties, and VSCO girls everywhere
3. Camp Craft Cocktail (or Mocktail!) Kits
Why they’ll love it: These infusion kits aren’t just for grown-ups! Teens can add lemonade, juice, or soda for a fun, mocktail version. It feels fancy but totally age-appropriate.
Perfect for: Hosting friends or making TikToks with cute drink setups
4. Colorful Hair Accessories
Why they’ll love it: Think butterfly clips, velvet scrunchies, and beaded barrettes in bold colors. These playful accessories let them express their style without a big price tag.
Perfect for: Festival season, vacay outfits, or poolside selfies
5. Quirky, Funny Mugs
Why they’ll love it: Teen girls love mugs with personality. Whether it’s a bold quote, pop culture reference, or an aesthetic print, it’s the perfect “extra” gift to go with snacks, gift cards, or face masks.
Perfect for: Cozy nights, morning smoothies, or desk decor
6. Mini Self-Care Kits
Why they’ll love it: Teens deal with a lot, so why not give them a gentle nudge toward self-care? Build a kit with stickers, scrunchies, a face mask, and a charm necklace kit for an all-in-one chill gift.
Perfect for: Finals week, long car rides, or rainy days
7. Build-Your-Own Gift Box
Why they’ll love it: Let them mix and match from your shop and build a box that feels custom to them. It’s fun to open and even more fun to post about.
Perfect for: Birthdays, big sister gifts, or surprise deliveries to camp
Final Tip: Let Her Pick
Still unsure? Get her a gift card so she can pick her favorite thing herself. A little choice goes a long way when it comes to teens.
Ready to Shop?
Our curated selection of playful, trendy, and teen-approved gifts are all under one roof. Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, we make it easy to find something unique that she’ll actually love.
Need help picking something out? DM us on Instagram @catalystmerc and we’ll help you find the perfect gift match.