Summer bedtimes may differ depending on a child's age, personal needs, and how early your family likes to wake up in the morning. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind for your summer sleep schedule: - Children ages 3-5 need 10 to 13 hours of sleep - Children ages 6-13 need 9 to 11 hours of sleep - Children ages 14-17 need 8 to 10 hours of sleep