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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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