http://sci-toys.com/scitoys/scitoys/radio/am_transmitter.html
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Low-Power-AM-Radio-Transmitter/?ALLSTEPS
Either of these directions involves buying several parts, an oscillator and a transistor and a board. Let me know if you get it going. And have a wonderful summer.
OR: how about a solar powered electromagnetic pendulum - the best of all possible combos! http://makezine.com/2010/06/02/beautiful-solar-pendulum-build/