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The summer is just around the corner! The sunny days outside, the smell of the air as the neighbors barbecue, and the longer days all contribute to the excitement of the arrival of summer! One of my favorite things to do at the beginning of a new season is to make an adventure list! This is always a fun activity to do with my loved ones. It brings us joy and creates a since of excitement for the upcoming months. It also prevents the dreaded sense of boredom that is sure to rise in kids fresh out of school! Don’t be shy when creating your list! Have fun and consider all the things you’ll truly enjoy doing this summer!
Get to Brainstorming!
Before you begin writing your list, start brainstorming! Ask yourself questions that will help you determine what is feasible as well as what is truly important to you!
- What are your favorite things to do?
- What sort of activities recharge you?
- Are there any new skills you want to learn?
- Are there any nearby places you can take a day trip?
These are just a few questions you could ask yourself. I encourage you to come up with more that are unique to you and the kind of summer you want to have! By now you should have a pretty good idea of some things you’d like to do, but just in case you’re stuck, I’ve got you covered!
Free Summer Adventure Ideas!
Budget is definitely an important consideration when it comes to planning out your summer fun. It’s important to remember that things don’t have to be expensive to be meaningful and fun! This list is full of free ideas for your summer adventure list!
- Find a local splash pad
- Watch a fireworks show
- Go on a hike
- Have a family game night
- Catch fireflies (Check if you can see them in your state)
- Make smores
- Explore your local park
- Visit your local library (Find a library near you)
- Create a nature scavenger hunt
- Make cards for the residents at your local nursing home
- Do some late night stargazing
- Learn to make simple origami
Affordable Summer Adventure Ideas!
While still keeping the budget in mind, some of these ideas might require a quick trip to the store or a quick ticket purchase, but you’re guaranteed to make some great memories!
- Visit a local Waterpark (Some have student, military, or weekday discounts to save you money.)
- Paint a family mural in the garage
- Grab an ice cream from your local parlor
- Create some sidewalk chalk art
- Make homemade lemonade (Bonus points for opening a lemonade stand!)
- Visit a local museum (Just like the waterparks, museums usually have student, military, or weekday discounts.)
- Go fishing
- Have a picnic
- Visit your local “Pick-your-own” farm (Find your local farms)
- Fly a kite
- Make sun tea
- Have a water balloon fight
Pretty Penny Summer Adventure Ideas!
These next ideas may require a bit more budgeting and planning. You could use some of these ideas as day or weekend trips or even full on vacations! Some of the activities on this list may also require a bit of experience in order to do them safely.
- Take a trip to the beach
- Go scuba diving
- Attend a music festival
- Go on a Cruise
- Go to an amusement park
- Host a pool party
With this summer adventure list, you’re sure to have an amazing summer filled with plenty of fun and memorable moments! Whether you’re staying home and having fun in the back yard or heading out of town for your summer adventure, this list should help make sure you have an amazing time!
What’s on your summer adventure list?
