When school gets out, that only means one thing: it's summer vacation! The question is, what do you do with all your newfound freedom?
You may think the best way to go about your summer is sleeping in and watching TV all day. However, this routine will quickly start to get repetitive, and you may start craving something new and adventurous to do with all of your best friends.
Without further ado, here is a list of 15 classic and simple, yet still endlessly fun, activities to try out with your favorite people before school is back in session!
1. Organize an Aesthetic Picnic
All you need for a picnic is a blanket and some food! Any number of people can participate, and a great bonus is that they're usually pretty cheap. So just hit up your favorite people, grab some food and drinks, and enjoy the sunshine.
2. Go for a Nice Swim
A tried-and-true activity for the season, swimming is both filled with fun and is great exercise. Joining your friends for a fun game of Marco Polo or Sharks and Minnows can be a great way to spend time with them over the break! To make it even more fun, try to get some music playing and set up a race.
3. Spend the Day at An Amusement Park
Amusement parks are filled with rides, food stands, and petting zoos. They are one of the most popular places to go for summer fun with your friends. You can challenge yourselves to go on the scariest rides, eat deep fried food, and much more! Make sure to get there early so you can hit the rides before anyone.
4. Try Out Camping
Camping is a fun way you can experience the wilderness with your friends in tow. You can sit around the campfire, tell spooky stories, sing songs, and eat s'mores. Just prepare some snacks, a tent, firewood, and some bug spray, and enjoy your night of camping! Before you go, make sure to Google what activities the campsite offers so you don't miss out on the fun.
5. Put Your Bicycles Back in Use
Biking is great for both socialization and exercise. Try and race your friends to see who's the fastest. You can ride around for hours while talking, and when the weather is perfect, it guarantees a good time.
6. Go for a Long Hike
Hiking is a perfect outdoor activity. It's great exercise, and you can struggle with your friends! To make things more challenging, try and carry a backpack with you as you all race to the top.
7. Go Fishing
Fishing is a relaxing summer pursuit, and all you really need is a fishing rod, a reel, and some bait. While it will take time to catch anything, you can spend it catching up with your friends!
8. Head to the Golf Course
Golf is a fun game that allows for some friendly competition with friends— and you can do it at any age! All you need is a golf club, a ball, and a golf course, and you're all set.
9. Go Rock Climbing
If you and your pals are feeling adventurous, try rock climbing! It tests your strength, agility, and endurance. Race to see who reaches the top first! It's a lot of fun.
10. Take a Road Trip
Sometimes, it gets boring staying in the same spot for a long period of time, and you may just want to see some new places. Pack your bags, get in your car, and go on a road trip! Pick any random destination and just drive there.
11. Have a Water Balloon Fight
Water balloon fights, as many of you may know, are all about trying to toss water balloons at one another without getting hit by one in return. They are always filled to the brim with action and are the perfect way to beat the summer heat. You just need to fill some balloons with water and start chucking them at your friends (and maybe your enemies), and soon you'll all be partaking in an epic water balloon fight!
12. Host an Ice Cream Social
Summer is the hottest season, and what better way to cool down with some delicious ice cream? Just select an assortment of flavors, grab some toppings, and invite some friends, and you've got yourself an ice cream social!
13. Go Horseback Riding
Horseback riding may be an expensive and difficult activity, but it's a lot of fun once you get used to it. You and your friends can ride your horses for miles upon miles! So, if you can spare some money, take a lesson with your friends and enjoy the time.
14. Set Up a Barbecue
If you have a grill, this activity will be perfect. Barbecues can be held with any number of people, and they are always lots of fun. Just cook up some hamburgers and hot dogs and enjoy the party!
15. Watch Some Fireworks
For those who reside in the United States, a staple of summer is watching fireworks on the Fourth of July. They are dazzling to look at. Just grab a chair and a friend and find a perfect spot from which you can watch the show!
In conclusion, while binge watching your favorite TV shows over the break may be fun, you should spend time with your friends! That way, you can make this summer the best one of your lives.
