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10 Activities From your Childhood summers that are still totally ok to Do now

Growing up sucks so why should we ever have to?

Alyssa Menko
Jul 09, 2018
West Chester University
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I think we can all agree that growing up sucks especially when it comes to summer. You and your friends all work separate schedules and when you do actually find time to hang out, there's not much to do besides the same old, same old. So if you take a look back, when were some of your best summer days? Your childhood of course! It's time to revert back to those endless summer days and nights with some of your favorite activities from when you were younger.

Sidewalk Chalk

Slip and Slides

Besides the possibility of getting some massive brush burns, slip and slides are always a fun way to cool off and have fun in the summer sun

Trampolines

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Night Tag

Set some boundaries and a home base and the rest of the night is yours!

Water Balloon Fights

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Bike Rides

Remember the simpler days before you had a license and a car? Riding your bike places is a good way to stay active and also save some money on gas.

Pool Games


Ah yes- Marco Polo, sharks and minnows, diving sticks, the possibilities are endless!

Homemade Snow Cones/Popsicles

All you need is some ice, some assorted syrups/flavorings and BAM you have yourself an icy treat.

Campfires at Night

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Playgrounds

Are playgrounds technically supposed to be for children? Sure. But is that going to stop my grown ass from sliding down that slide or swinging on that swing? HECK NO

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