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12 Things To Add To Your Summer Bucket List

You can't have summer without your summer bucket list!

May 30, 2016

12 Things To Add To Your Summer Bucket List

Summer is the time to sit back, relax and enjoy a much needed break from school. Lounging around every day can get boring after a while, so why not add some fun to your summer and make a bucket list? There's so much you can do within your town or city, so gather some friends and try some of these activities!

1. Have a picnic

What better way to enjoy the great outdoors than by packing a lunch and going to the lake with your best friends?

2. Try every flavor of ice cream at your local ice cream shop

Make it a competition between friends to see who can finish all the flavors first! It'll be a fun, competitive challenge for everyone.

3. Read more books

There are so many great books out there just waiting to be read. Head to your local bookstore and grab a few and get to reading!

4. Travel to a place you've never been before

Take a family trip or round up all your friends and head somewhere completely new! Be adventurous!

5. Camp out under the stars

It's a cheap way to enjoy nature and spend time with friends. So grab your tent and some snacks and find a place to camp out!

6. Wake up early and watch the sunrise

Yes, I know waking up early during summer vacation doesn't sound appealing, but it'll be worth it when you see the beauty of the sun rising over a hill.

7. Learn a new recipe

Find a recipe on Pinterest and go to the grocery store to find all the ingredients. It'll be fun to learn a new recipe and share it with your family and friends.

8. Set fitness goals and accomplish them

There's not many things better than a good, sweaty workout. Set goals and crush them and you'll feel stronger and more confident!

9. Learn a useful life skill or hack

Learn how to change a tire, your oil, or even learn a new language!

10. Act like a tourist in your city

Spend a day out in the city and explore all it has to offer. Try new restaurants and activities you wouldn't usually do.

11. Go to the drive-in

Gather all your closet friends and go see the newest movie at the drive-in!

12. Give up social media for a few days

Get your nose out of your phone and enjoy all that life has to offer! You'll be amazed that there is actually a world outside of social media! It doesn't have to be for the whole summer, but at least for a few days!

Enjoy your summer and spend it with friends and family. Try new foods and activities. Be adventurous and live life to the fullest!

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