How to Make the Most of Your Summer Vacation (for Teens)

School is finally over, but what are you going to do now? The excitement of getting out of school can quickly turn into boredom and frustration about having nothing to do. Don't let this happen to you. Read on to find out how to make the most out of your summer vacation!

Steps

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Clean your room. Throw/put away or destroy (rip) anything you don't need this season. Homework, bulky Christmas sweaters, etc. Clear out your clutter for a fresh, clean start this summer.

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Get outside! You've stayed inside all winter, get out your bike and go for a nice, long ride. Grab a friend or two and go hiking. Go to the beach, lake, ocean for an afternoon of swimming and tanning. Go jogging or even just for a walk in the park or on the side walk. Walk your dog (or your neighbor's dog if you don't own a dog yourself). Go rollerblading! It's great exercise and fun. Use your imagination!
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Go camping. Gather some friends and go set up a tent somewhere. A yard, open field (if you're allowed), or a camp site are great places to set up camp. Make sure you have the necessary equipment so you're not stranded in the rain wearing shorts and sandals with nothing to do. Try to set up camp by a lake for a lovely view and easy access to swimming grounds! Camping and swimming. What's not to love?
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Make a scrapbook of the summer. Buy several disposable cameras in the beginning of summer and carry them around with you. When you go out with your friends, take a few snapshots. Buy some cheap stickers, glue sticks, glitter, etc and have fun.
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Go to the mall. The mall is crowded with teens during summer. It's a great way tomake new friends too. Hang out around the mall with your friends. Enjoy yourself even if you don't have enough money to buy anything.
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Stay indoors once in a while and be alone. Take a nice bath, put on some pajamas, and curl up on the couch with a great book and a snack. Rent a movie or two and spend some time with yourself.
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Buy a kiddy pool. Sure it's meant for toddlers and children, but it can be great fun with a few of your pals. Slather on the sunblock, pop on your shades, crank up your music and lounge in the pool. It's a fairly cheap way to stay cool in the sun.
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Buy, borrow, or rent a Slip N Slide. Remember these? They're yellow things you spread on the lawn and spray with the hose. It's a great way to entertain you and your friends. Fire up the hose and go sliding. Don't forget to take pictures!
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Play in the water. Go get out the hose or the sprinkler if you don't have access to a lake, river, or pool. Who says you can't be 10 again?
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Invite some friends over and have an overnighter. Grab your favourite drinks, snacks, movies, video games, magazines, and books to have a night full of fun.
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Use your imagination and waste some time! Pretend that you're in a magical world and that you can do anything you want to do there!
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Go to a camp for a few days! After all, camp is a great place to meet new friends. Plus, there are a lot of different camps out there to choose from!
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Go to a yoga class. Yoga is a great way to keep calm and be patient. Round up some of your friends and try out a yoga class. You don't have to go to yoga classes; you could also find a book or search in the internet to practice and try out basic and easy yoga skills.
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Get membership at your local library. Spend some time there reading books that you like and are interested in. Novels, magazines, encyclopedias, non-fiction books, etc. and lot more are all there for you to read for free. Pick what you like and read on. Lots of libraries also have summer reading clubs, so consider joining one of those if you enjoy reading.
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Learn how to cook. Cooking is a fun and delicious activity to try. Take some classes, ask your family members for help, or find a book or search in the internet for easy cooking recipes.
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Visit places. You don't have to go anywhere exotic, just visit somewhere in your country, state, or even in your town. Go on a road trip with your family, or go with a few friends to a local place you've never been to before.
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Listen to your favorite songs. Music will calm you down and make you feel happy. Make a summer playlist of all of your favorites to listen to while you exercise, go to the beach, or just relax at home.
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Grow a small garden. You can grow small plants in flower pots or grow a small vegetable or fruit garden.
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Watch your favorite movies. Watching movies with friends is a good way to spend time with them. But don't watch more than two movies in a week.
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You can also relax barefoot out side with mates