It’s finally a holiday! But what to do? The excitement of a new vacation can quickly turn into boredom and depression if you sit around all day. Don’t let this happen to you. Let’s take a look at how to make the most of your summer vacation!

Sending off the Old and Welcoming the New

Clean the room. Throw away, destroy, or pack away things you won’t need this semester, such as homework, thick sweaters, etc. Clean up the clutter and welcome the arrival of the new semester cleanly and neatly.

Outdoor Activities

Get outdoors! After being stuck indoors all winter, I can finally take the bikes out of storage and go out for some fun. Find a friend or two to go hiking with on a bike. Go for an afternoon swim at the beach, lake, or ocean and work on your tan. Go for a run or take a walk in the park or on the sidewalk. Take your dog for a walk, or walk your neighbor’s dog if you don’t have one.

• Put on your roller skates and go rollerblading. It’s good exercise and a lot of fun.

Go camping. Gather some friends and find a place to camp. Backyards, wilderness, or camping areas are all great places to camp. Make sure you have all the necessary gear in case it suddenly rains and you’re stuck in your tent in shorts and flip-flops with nothing to do. You might as well camp by the lake, enjoy the scenery, and swim at any time. What’s not to love about camping and swimming?

Play with water. Can’t get to the lake, river, or pool? No problem, get out your garden hose or sprinkler and have fun with water! Who says you can’t be 10 years old again?

• Buy an inflatable play pool for children. Although this is made for toddlers and small children, it can also be fun to play with a few friends. Slather on some sunscreen, put on your sunglasses, turn up the music and get comfortable in the play pool. It’s a great way to stay cool on a hot day and doesn’t cost a fortune.
• Buy, borrow, or rent an inflatable slide. Remember these things you might have played with as a kid? Spread the yellow slide out on the lawn and sprinkle it with water. It’s a great way to spend time with friends. Rush the water with the hose and slide down from it. Don’t forget to take photos!

Attend a multi-day summer camp. You can meet many new friends. And, there are a variety of summer camps for you to choose from.

Go sightseeing. You don’t have to travel abroad. You can also travel within the country or even sightsee in the city where you live. Take a road trip with the family, or go somewhere local with a few friends that you’ve never been to before.

Plant something. You can use flower pots to grow small plants, or grow vegetables and fruits in your garden. Search for ways to preserve fruits and veggies, get your jars ready, and can your veggies and preserve them when summer is over.

Indoor Activities

Become a member of your local library. Spend some time reading books that you like and are interested in. The library has many novels, magazines, encyclopedias, non-fiction books, and more for you to read for free. Choose a topic you like and read slowly. Many libraries also host summer book clubs. If you enjoy reading, consider attending these events.

Learn to cook. It’s fun to cook and enjoy the delicious finished product. You can ask family members to sign you up for cooking classes, study cookbooks, or search for simple recipes online.

Listen to your favorite songs. Music can make you calm and happy. Put together a summer playlist of all your favorite songs that you can listen to while you work out, go to the beach, or just relax at home. You will gradually associate these songs with summer vacation, and when you think of these songs, you will recall the wonderful vacation time. So, pick some good songs and create beautiful memories.

Watch your favorite movies. Watch movies with friends and kill time together.

Do Craft Activities

Make a summer scrapbook. In early summer, buy a few disposable cameras to take with you. When hanging out with friends, don’t forget to take some photos. Purchase some inexpensive stickers, glue sticks, glitter, etc., and have fun making a unique scrapbook.

Make that craft thing you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t had the chance to yet. Borrow a few relevant books from the library, or search for relevant information online. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on materials; look around the house, local thrift stores, or online auctions to see if you can find some bargains to save some money.

Go Shopping

Go shopping. In the summer, the mall is filled with teenagers. You can also meet new people. Went to the mall with some friends. You can have fun even if you don’t have money to buy anything.

Relax Yourself

Stay alone in the house occasionally. Take a long bath, change into your pajamas, curl up on the couch, read a good book, and eat a snack. Rent a movie or two and spend some time alone.

Use your imagination to kill time. Pretend you are in a magical world where you can do whatever you want.

Take a yoga class. Yoga can calm you down and teach you patience. Grab a few friends and attend a yoga class together. You don’t necessarily have to spend money to sign up for a yoga class. Find a book about yoga, or search for relevant information online, and try basic, simple yoga poses at home.

Go out and relax. You don’t even need to wear shoes, just take them off outside the house! Going barefoot can help you relax, especially in the summer.

Invite Friends to Spend the Night at Your House

Invite a few friends to spend the night at your house. Pack the drinks, snacks, movies, video games, magazines, and books you both enjoy and spend a night filled with laughter together.

Tips

• When swimming, don’t forget to wear sunscreen! Bring a portable insulated container and fill it with bottles of water, fruit, and snacks like granola bars. If you’re going to be out in the sun for a long time, be sure to stay hydrated.
• Hiking shoes are required when hiking. Don’t wear flip-flops to avoid spraining your ankle. Bring outdoor gear.
• Don’t listen to music while riding. This way you won’t hear the sound of approaching vehicles. You don’t want to get hit by a car. Gather your outdoor gear, see the section below for details. Ride to the park, lakeside, etc., then enjoy the shade under the trees and relax. Don’t forget to wear a helmet.
• Doing aerobics to dance music can not only calm people down but also exercise the body’s balance ability.
• When rollerblading, make sure you have all your gear. This sport is dangerous, so be sure to wear a helmet and protective pads.
• Maybe you could go for a run. This is a good exercise, but you should pay attention to the passing vehicles to ensure your safety.
• Swim at least once at a local swimming center, eat lunch there, and spend time with your family.
• Take the time to spend quality time with friends. Don’t stay alone and spend the entire summer vacation bored like this. Get out there, enjoy the sunshine, and have fun.
• If you’re going to the beach, remember to wear lots of sunscreen! Getting sunburned is no fun and can lead to skin cancer.
• If you’re still young, you can do crafts or entertain neighbors and friends.