Remember that the child who is in need of summer tutoring because of his or her lack of success in the classroom is probably also the child who has struggled all year. Take a calendar and mark days for specific events or trips. It can be inexpensive outings like a trip to the ice cream store or the museum, a visit to a farm, swimming in the lake, or a birthday celebration at Gramma's house. Spread these out over the summer so that your child can look at the calendar and have those outings to look forward to. If your child plays sports, arrange tutoring time around the sports.
Physical activity is an excellent outlet, especially if the child excels on the field or the court.
This can rebuild self-esteem that may have been battered by bad grades in school. Never take an activity away that the child excels in. Very often when a parent does this, the child gives up on everything. Choose your tutor carefully. Look for a certified teacher.