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Summer Jobs for Kids

Wednesday April 8, 2009

Summer is just around the corner... and once school is out, kids can't wait to earn some spending money! Whether you have a teen who wants to mow lawns or a younger child anxious to open his first lemonade stand, you'll want to help them explore opportunities and find the right job.

Check out ideas for Summer Jobs for Kids to find more information on summer jobs including babysitting, yard work, dog walking and more!

Comments
April 18, 2009 at 10:26 am
(1) COREY QUAAS says:

I need a job that pays a lot of money im looking at graas cutting if u need a job in Florida try dog sitting.

April 27, 2009 at 11:23 am
(2) wilmarie says:

i need a job that pays me at list 8.00dollars an hour maby mcdonalds

May 28, 2009 at 8:21 am
(3) john says:

i need a job that pays any amount but no to low

May 28, 2009 at 4:09 pm
(4) bato says:

i nd a job that pays 20$ a day…i will do pet sitting,sweep porch,babysit..im only 10 years old

June 9, 2009 at 4:10 pm
(5) natasha says:

i am looking for somthing that pays 20$ a week… i will walk dogs i will clean houses and i will mow grass i am 10 years old…and thats all

June 11, 2009 at 3:08 pm
(6) Bethany says:

i want a summer job i’ll babsitt pet sitt walk dog I’m only 11 so thats pretty much all.

June 16, 2009 at 6:22 pm
(7) Cameron says:

My name is Cameron and I am looking for a job. I’m only 11 years, but I can mow the lawn, walk dogs, clean the house, pull weeds, and, and any other odds and inns.Come on I’m trying to get a new bike.

June 18, 2009 at 12:18 pm
(8) ANDREW says:

im andrew and i want a job that pays 5$ an hour so i can get some dates any ideas

June 19, 2009 at 1:52 am
(9) amber says:

i want a summer jb that keeps me busy and so i can earn enough money t have some fun and enjoy my summer and buy my supplys.

June 25, 2009 at 4:32 pm
(10) Tyrece says:

I need a summer job.I need at least $5.00 an hour. I can do a lot of stuff

June 26, 2009 at 1:48 pm
(11) annie says:

im 10 years old i am looking for a job that a least pays me 10 dollars a hour i can do lots of things

June 28, 2009 at 3:57 pm
(12) dori says:

i’m 10 years old and i want to do dog walking and i can’t find any dog owners im looking to get paid 2.00 a dog !

June 30, 2009 at 1:39 am
(13) alexis says:

I am 12 years old. I want to do some work over the summer that pays some money… i will do dog walking dog sitting garden work anything that is available.

June 30, 2009 at 2:50 am
(14) caitlin says:

My name is Caitlin…. I am looking for a job. In particular Babysitting. Please contact me if you have anything avaliable

June 30, 2009 at 2:55 am
(15) alexis says:

My name is Alexis. I am looking for a summer job… I can do dog walking,Garden work, Mowing the lawn, babysitting( children 6 and under. In particular I’m looking for a person that had a dog walking and dog sitting job avaliable.

June 30, 2009 at 2:33 pm
(16) hannah says:

I would like to look into camp counseling but i don’t know if im old enough and how much it would pay.im 14 years old.

June 30, 2009 at 8:26 pm
(17) Derick says:

I’m looking for a job. Maybe on a farm or in a seafood shop. Or a Marine shop. I’m 16 years old.

July 1, 2009 at 5:21 am
(18) elizabeth says:

i am 10 years old and i am looking for a job around animals i can ride horses so maby thats help and i would love to work on a farm

July 1, 2009 at 3:18 pm
(19) Gabby says:

im 12 years old and i need a job that pays, no less than menium wage. i am good at taking care of kids, gardening, cooking,computers,and anything else you throw in my way. i’ll be glad 2 b in your service

July 1, 2009 at 5:08 pm
(20) michael says:

i am turning 12 i really need a job i would want a least 4 or 5 dollars so hit me up or if you got aim mine is mikeynelson01997

July 1, 2009 at 8:45 pm
(21) Cameron Goeller says:

I need a job paying at least $5.00. I live in Lowell MI and need some money.

July 2, 2009 at 11:39 pm
(22) David says:

hi im twelve i live in toronto, ontario looking for a job that pays well :] you can email me at davidnguyen19@hotmail.com thanks

July 3, 2009 at 2:15 pm
(23) joseph says:

hi im 10 yrs old im looking for a job that pays a minimum of £5.00 an hour or
£15.00 a day
i am prepared to work for 1-4 hours a day
if you have a job
please contact me at josephz-k@hotmail.co.uk
if you really want to know i have a good IQ of over 105 so please contact me
i need to make some money!!!

joseph

July 3, 2009 at 2:17 pm
(24) joseph says:

oh yes
i forgot to mention i am from europe
england rickmansworth so please make the distance a maximum of about 30 miles thank you

July 5, 2009 at 11:41 am
(25) mathew barratt says:

hi i really need a job i need some money and
will be gd to get out the house
im up for what ever jobs are going and im a hard wroker so if ya help it will be gd ta

July 6, 2009 at 12:30 am
(26) joshuwa says:

im 10 looking for a job i can do alot of things like babysit clean house and i love animals

July 6, 2009 at 12:35 pm
(27) natasha frew says:

i need a job really bad just to help my mum out a little bit. and it is something to do in the holidays x

July 6, 2009 at 11:11 pm
(28) breanna says:

i need a job i wikll do anything except watch snakes or spiders

July 6, 2009 at 11:14 pm
(29) breanna says:

I am 11years old i am looking for a summer job i will do anything except handle snakes or spiders me and my friend jack are in a desprate serch for a job plz help us
plz contact me at breanna.lanzafame@yahoo.coom

July 7, 2009 at 10:40 am
(30) Kristina says:

I am 12 years old and looking for a summer job. I want at least $5 dollars an hour, nothing less. I really want to earn money to buy myself clothes and other things I want. Can anyone please help me? My email is kristy_heart23@yahoo.com
Please help!

July 8, 2009 at 1:25 pm
(31) Chelsea says:

I am 12 years of age and I’m turning 13 this summer. I am looking for a summer job to help raise money for one of my family members who lost his job. I’ll take any amount of money as long as the total amount is reasonable. I wanna use the money for other things to but for myself. I want a job that will help my family member.

- I can babysit (i have expierence)
-i can walk dogs/ wash them
-i can clean/cook
-make things
-i can do hair (not cut.)
-I can do makeup

July 8, 2009 at 4:57 pm
(32) Brianna says:

Hi! I Am 13 Yrs. Old And I’m Looking For A Job..I Like To Cook Alot. I Love Animals Such As Cats, Dogs, Fish. Etc. I Do Except The Option Of Cleaning. I Have Experience Of Babysitting.. I Live In Chicago So I Would Like Jobs Around My Area. I Am Good At Doing Also Everything I Put My Mind To. I Would Like To At Least Make 7 To 10 Dollars An Hour.. I Am Very Educated And I Do Act Like It. I Am Very Respectful And Caring. I Really Want A Job So I Can Help My Family Out And Also Get Myself What I Need And What I Want. Please Hear Me Out! My Email Is brianna.warren@hotmail.com Please Contact Me And We Will Go On From There.
Thank You!!

July 8, 2009 at 7:16 pm
(33) aaliyah says:

i am 14 years old looking for a jb in babysitting/house keeping i would like 7.50 an hour i have a letter of recommendation and will work all year round after school hours

July 8, 2009 at 8:24 pm
(34) Cassidy Saddoris says:

Hey. My name is Cassidy and i am looking for a job. I am 12 turning 13 December 7th and i am really good with: Animals, Computers, and little kids. I just really want a job but i can only work certain hours but i don’t really care how much it pays as long as it pays. If you need to contact me, my E-Mail is : Embercats@gmail.com
Thank you for your time. I am grateful.

July 10, 2009 at 3:21 pm
(35) olivia says:

hi im olivia is their any dog walking for ten year olds

July 10, 2009 at 3:23 pm
(36) olivia says:

hi i am olivia i am looking for a animal job like on a farm around horses ok i am ten.

July 10, 2009 at 3:42 pm
(37) Julia says:

I tried a dog walking bussiness with my best friend but nobody responded to our fliers. Is $2 every 10 minutes too much? where can a ten year old get a good job in Bloominton/Normal Illinois???

July 10, 2009 at 3:53 pm
(38) sammie says:

hi im friends with julia and i was wondering if there is any good jobs for a ten year old girl in Bloomington,Normal???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

July 10, 2009 at 3:57 pm
(39) Julia says:

Hey sammie?????????????? whats up???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

July 11, 2009 at 1:32 am
(40) alexis says:

i need a job that is at lease ten dollars a week.And it has to be of taking care of dogs.And if there were jobs for ten year olds.

July 12, 2009 at 2:25 am
(41) alejandra says:

IM LOOKING FOR A JOB FOR $20 DOLLERS A WEEK FOR BABYSITING AND CLEANING HOUSE THANK U

July 12, 2009 at 11:50 am
(42) Nataliiee and Chloeee says:

PLEASE HELP ME! ME AND MY FRIEND ARE ORGANISING A BIG 14TH BIRTHDAY PARTY AND WE NEED £20 A WEEK TO DO IT! HOW CAN WE EARN THIS MNOEY?

July 13, 2009 at 5:16 pm
(43) malika says:

my name is malika and i would like to find a job that pay me $5.00 a day.i would wash your car and mow your lawn and plant things sweep your steps.watch your dog.and wash it.i need money fast.how am i going to buy my schoolsupplies and school shoes and buy my school uniform because my mom always spend my money on her.and never buys me and my sis anything.

July 14, 2009 at 12:50 pm
(44) anthony says:

ii need a job because all ii do is stay in the house all day and do nothing

July 15, 2009 at 2:07 pm
(45) GEORGIA says:

helloo x my name is georgia and im 11 year old and i need a job that pay me £20.00 a week and it all going to help my mum to buy a car

July 15, 2009 at 4:04 pm
(46) Teryana says:

I need a job i dont care how much it pays. but the thing is im only 11!!!

July 16, 2009 at 6:07 am
(47) Gail says:

i’m gail and i amlooking for a sumer job i am only 12

July 16, 2009 at 6:17 am
(48) Gail says:

I’m looking for a job over the summer that i can earn £20.00 or more a week i am good with kids i can walk dogs i can do gardining. I can do 12 o’clock till 4 o’clock…

July 17, 2009 at 10:12 am
(49) devin says:

plaese give me a job im hard working and im 9ys old i want to give evrbuddy a carwash only if i get $2.55

July 17, 2009 at 10:24 am
(50) devin says:

plaese give me a job im hard working and im 9ys old i want to give evrbuddy a carwash only if i get $2.55 sorry about the other comment

July 17, 2009 at 11:49 am
(51) Melissa says:

Hi, my name is melissa, I’m looking for job. I like to cook alot..I can Babysit dogs or puppies. I’m 10 years old. I really really need a job for summer and during year. I dont care how much you pay me as long as I have a job, I live in Deer park/New york :) )

July 19, 2009 at 4:19 am
(52) ellie says:

Hi my name is ellie i am 11 years old and i NEED a summer job. The jobs i have had are dilvering papers, walking dogs and washing cars, I would like to be a babysitter. I need a bit of money to go shopping with my friends.

July 21, 2009 at 3:21 pm
(53) Alexis says:

I am 12 years old and i need a job for the summer im experienced in the following:
1}babysitting
2}cleaning houses
3}mowing lawn

July 22, 2009 at 9:13 pm
(54) Destiny says:

im desprate 4 a job i need $$$$$ at least 10$ a day or or 20$

July 23, 2009 at 11:30 am
(55) Duncan says:

hi im duncan im 10 and can do about anything
i can
mow lawns
petsit
and anything else

July 25, 2009 at 1:47 am
(56) Monica N. says:

Hi i’m monica and i’m 11 and i’m looking for a summer job maybe 10$ – 15$ per day for washing cars.So e-mail me at mnc_narvaez@yahoo.com. I can’t wait to help!!!

July 27, 2009 at 3:28 pm
(57) Maya says:

Hi, I’m Maya and I would love a summer job – to earn a little extra cash.
I am 12 years old and am interested in Babysitting and Dog walking.
I love kids and dogs. :)
Email me: dancingintherain936@gmail.com
Thanks!

July 28, 2009 at 12:26 pm
(58) tylor says:

i wont a job on a farm around. annaplois royal/bridgetown/greenwood/i live in pearadise NS.i wont a pay around $5.00 or $10.00 a hour plz email me.\
email.tylormcpherson@hotmail.com
phone#1902-584-3261

July 29, 2009 at 11:10 pm
(59) naquan perry says:

I need a babysiting job this summer.

July 29, 2009 at 11:19 pm
(60) NAQUAN PERRY says:

I will babysit for $6.00 hourly.I will babysit in my home. I ask for you to pack a nutritional lunch.I will ask to only keep kids that are 3 months up to 2 yrs old. THANK YOU!

July 29, 2009 at 11:35 pm
(61) naquan perry says:

I will babysit for $20 a day.I will keep them in my home.I will work everday except for friday,saturday,and sunday.I will ask you to pack a nutritonal lunch for them,and I will also add, I will babysit babies 3 months up till 2 yrs old. !Thank You! IF YOU ARE INTRESTIED IN MY OFFER PLEASE CALL ME AT (731-324-0426)

August 1, 2009 at 10:57 am
(62) Mel says:

Hi my name is Mel im a 10 year old boy.I love animals so i would love to help by pet sitting and dog walking.Im looking for ten dollars a week

August 1, 2009 at 3:54 pm
(63) LEXEN says:

I WILL DO ANY JOB Cutting lawn, cleaning, walking dog u name it its done am 15 yrs old i will wrk for any money i can get least 3 dollars mattering wit da job

August 5, 2009 at 12:06 pm
(64) shamonique says:

HI i am 12 years old an looking for a babysitting job i am looking for a 5.00 dollar an hour job an the hours between 1-5. I have a sister that i watch which is 3 years old and a 3 month cousin i watch sometimes an the ages that i watch can be from 3months to 7 years old. I live in north caroline in pinebluff so please let me know i really need the monet.

August 12, 2009 at 10:54 pm
(65) Bryana Mendoza says:

Hi i am 10 years old i am looking for any kind of job that is out there.I am responsible and i am a good student and a great roll model for all of the little kids in my school. I want a job becuase i want to be active and have expirence.And what ever kind of job it is i will not let you down.My working hours are 4-6 and i would like you to pay me $5.00 per hour. Thank you.For your time. this is Bryana

August 13, 2009 at 10:00 pm
(66) Marni says:

Hi My name is Marni,
I’m 10yrs old and looking for a job, summer’s nearly over so maybe a winter job, i wouldn’t mind walking dogs or cleaning the garden maybe, it would like £10-£20 a day if thats fine please i wanna earn some extra cash please.

August 16, 2009 at 2:50 pm
(67) ranoosh says:

i am a 10 year old girl and i am looking for a job in jordan

August 16, 2009 at 10:26 pm
(68) hannah says:

my name is hannah and i want to make a band but i need job if you read this plese send me a job that i can work at im 9 years old.

August 18, 2009 at 3:31 pm
(69) thad knight says:

hi im only 11 but i’ll take a job that at least pays minimuim wage an hour for babysitting or yardwork wutever u need in center valley,pennsylvania

August 21, 2009 at 4:50 pm
(70) Maddie says:

summer are dumb it’s summer have FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when school starts then get a job u people r retarted

August 27, 2009 at 10:01 am
(71) Nemarco Cunningham says:

IM looking for a job IM 12 years old turning 13 in November 23, 2009. For my job I would like to have a job like watching after peoples houses or washing some cars or a cleaning job.

August 27, 2009 at 8:11 pm
(72) Rachel F. says:

I live in Buffalo NY and i need a job for anything (cant be during school hours–8:45am-3:30pm). I am only 11 turning 12 at the end of march. I am AWSOME with dogs and kids. I have baby sitted a 5 year old before and I am ready for a challange. I am not avlible on week ends. I will house sit to!!! I will only take minnimim wage at the minimum.
—Thank You :-)

September 7, 2009 at 8:30 pm
(73) Lucas Nicolas Maldonado says:

hi my name is lucas and im so exited if i get a job but i am very kind and i love this experiences because i want to tell every body what i can do and i want to tell every body that they could do it to it just needs your heart to try your best i am 9 years old i know you think im to little and cute but i will try my best and that is a promise i am trying to earn 10 dollars per hour.i am availible all the summer saturdays and sundays maybe at in the summer i am availible at 10am to 6pm.best wishes to everybody i hope all of usget the best jobs of the world p.s.hope i get a good job by everybody.

September 17, 2009 at 8:55 pm
(74) jesus says:

I need a job that gives me a lot of money im 10 but please look for one to work in mcdonalds or higher but cmon please look for one that gives at least $15 to$100.ill be will to make that happen i REALLY want a job like at a resturant or walmart but make it $15 to $100 PLEASE but on summer ok? ok

September 20, 2009 at 9:19 pm
(75) shaina says:

i need a job that i can babysit at 3:30 pm to anytime

October 11, 2009 at 6:23 pm
(76) Jarrett Dennison says:

You are all fat, and you know it. Ha, I called you fat, and you can do nothing about it. I am in the computer and am untouchable. So come get me, because I want to see someone besides me DIE.

October 13, 2009 at 12:32 am
(77) jessica says:

I am 10 years old and i am interested in walking dogs and pet sitting i am from tamworth thats the only place i live

October 26, 2009 at 4:52 pm
(78) Eamonn Doyne says:

Hi, im Eamonn i can do a lot of jobs such as babysitting yard work dog walking and much more im a 13 years old and would love a job!

October 26, 2009 at 4:58 pm
(79) Eamonn Doyne says:

HI my name is Eamonn,
I am a thirteen year old boy from Braintree who is really short but nice. I get honor role in school and always babysit my brother and sister. I can do many jobs such as babysitting and yard work. I’m am not asking for a lot an hour, minimum wage would be fine with me. Just not School hours. I am also advanced in all my classes so i could definitly help out with homework and school. Thanks

October 26, 2009 at 5:04 pm
(80) Eamonn Doyne says:

by the way my facebook is Eamonn Patrick Doyne and email is bostonsnoop@hotmail.com

October 27, 2009 at 7:43 pm
(81) gabby says:

i can baby sit any kids so if anyone needs me im 13 and my# is 3156995247

November 24, 2009 at 6:45 pm
(82) alexandria says:

my name is alexandria im 11 years old and im food with anything i can water yuor plants ,walk your dog,cook,mow the lawn,im practictly good at any job you give me.i live in newport news,va.please send me a message at pride2773@yahoo.com

November 26, 2009 at 3:45 am
(83) chayton says:

hi i,m 10 and i live in washington im looking for a summer ,or a after school job. my email is cocochaychay@hotmail.com are contact me by phone wich is 4253872660.i can do mowing,pull weeds and any thing else you would like me to do.please contact if interested

December 9, 2009 at 5:41 pm
(84) meena kumari says:

i need to start this job immidietly im very caringfor children please contact me 9704721438

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