Even though it feels like school just ended, back to school is just around the corner! But let us put that aside for a second and focus on the now. Here are 5 fun things to do with family or friends before you are pulled back into the educational prison we call school!
- Go To a Drive-In Movie
It does not necessarily have to be a drive-in movie but that would just add a bit of fun to it! There are tons of movies that you could see with friends and family, like Despicable Me 4 or A Quiet Place: Day One. This is a great way to give a normal summer activity a fun little twist.
- Make a Scavenger Hunt
It might sound a little corny but it could be really fun to do with friends! Just ask your parents or someone to make a list of hints that would lead you and your friends to fun places like your favorite store or the ice cream shop. Not only will it be entertaining, you will be able to make great memories with friends!
- Go on a Picnic
If you want to do this with your family you could do a classic picnic spread – sandwiches, a salad, and some lemonade. If you wanted to have a picnic with friends, you could set a theme for the food, like it has to be a certain color, or all the food has to be from a different country. This is a great way to be outside and enjoy the fresh air.
- Go To the Bookstore
Going to the bookstore always puts me in a good mood, but something that makes it even better is when I go with friends. If you go to the bookstore, you could do challenges to make it more interesting, like picking out a book for your friend or getting a book solely based on its cover. The books that you get could help you through the first few days of school!
- Have a Game Night
Even if it is just a couple of short games, having a game night with family is always a good time (unless the game is Monopoly)! Each family member could pick their favorite game and then you would play them starting with the youngest’s favorite game then going up. WIth a movie in the background and maybe the occasional ice cream break, having a game night would be an amazing way to end the summer!
Yes. This time of the year is always a little bittersweet. Does anyone ever actually want to go back to school? But even so, I hope these suggestions have helped you get a few more summer memories under your belt before school starts back!
