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Summer can be a great reminder that time is FLEETING. The last day of school feels like yesterday and the first day of school feels like tomorrow. Bummer. If you’re feeling like you didn’t get to do anything this summer, don’t freak out, there’s plenty of fun left to be had. You have one epic month to get some fun in before it’s all homework, tests, and school lunch.
Can’t think of where to start? We’ve got a list for you. Here’s 21 things to do before summer ends!
Have A Clothing Swap
Need a new wardrobe for school? No problem. Have a clothing swap with your friends. Trade accessories, tops, and that cute skirt you've been eyeing on your BFF. ShutterStock.comFinish An Art Project
Doesn't matter if it's pottery, DIY jewelry, or one of Jamie's gems. You'll have something one-of-a-kind with your own personal touch. ShutterStock.comWrite A Letter To Your BFF
When school lets out you don't get to see all of your buddies during the summer. That can be a total bummer. Write your bestie a letter to catch up before the school year. ShutterStock.comHave A Potluck Picnic
Food. Outdoors. Just an easygoing, good time with your friends. ShutterStock.comGo To An Amusement Park
Who doesn't love a good roller coaster? Grab a bunch of friends, eat a ton of junk food, and stay all night long. ShutterStock.comHost A TV Marathon . . .
of that awesome '90s show you've been dying to see. Watch an entire season over the weekend--exhausting fun. ShutterStock.comVolunteer
Go on a charity walk or offer some of your time at a shelter. You'll feel pretty great spending a day giving back to others! ShutterStock.comGive Up Your Vice
Whether it's coffee, dessert or saying too many "bad words" giving up your vice for a week will have some interesting consequences. ShutterStock.comQuit Your Summer Job
Ditch the job two weeks before you're expected too. Enjoy your free time. You only live once. ShutterStock.comRead A Book
It doesn't matter if it's Shakespeare or 50 Shades of Grey. Get those brain juices flowing and that imagination going. ShutterStock.comWrite Fan Fiction!
You know you're obsessed with your favorite show (Dr. Who? Vampire Diaries?). Get out that laptop and write stories about your favorite characters. ShutterStock.comStay Out Until Sunrise
There's nothing like a summer sunrise when you're out with your friends that'll make you feel a little more alive. ShutterStock.comRun With A Trend
Get down with a hot trend. Sport some neons, floral shorts, or a slinky maxi dress. ShutterStock.comClean Out Your Closet
Then donate EVERYTHING you don't want to charity because someone else really NEEDS it. ShutterStock.comWrite A Winter Love Letter
Make a list of everything you miss about winter. When the first snow storm hits read it to remind yourself of why it's not so bad. ShutterStock.comPlan Ahead
Make a list of goals for next semester. Plan on joining a club or nailing that A in algebra! ShutterStock.comVeg Out Under The Sun
But wear sunscreen. Lying in the park on a grassy day with your iPod, doing nothing, that's what summer vacation is for. ShutterStock.comGet Active
Take a yoga or dance class. Play a sport or go jogging. Get that body moving. You'll feel amazing after breaking a sweat. ShutterStock.comGo Swimming
It's obvious, but so many of us miss out on the chance to splash in the water. ShutterStock.comLearn To Cook A Meal
Not Easy-Mac! This will come in handy freshman year of college or when you want to impress a date. ShutterStock.comGo Barefoot For A Day
Be one with Mother Nature. Ditch the heels, sandals and wedges. ShutterStock.comHave you done any of these? What’s on your summer to-do list? Let us know in the comments!
I disagree with the one that says “quit your job two weeks before you’re expected to.” I believe this puts a bad image on yourself – quitting your job for no reason other than to have fun because “you only live once”? It looks bad on you, and it causes the employer to scramble to find a replacement with no notice.
You can have fun during the summer and still work too. Plus, with a job, you’ll have money so you CAN “go to an amusement park” or just enjoy your weekends during the school year when you have less time to work (meaning less income).
“And FYI the people on this website work really hard to bring you quality content for FREE, if you don’t like it, you can GTFO.”
Actually, they make money. See the advertising left, right, and center? They are being payed to post it. And just because you don’t like me, doesn’t mean I have to leave. Suck it up. You don’t have to read what I say. If the gURL staff really didn’t like my comment, they could have not approved my comment or confronted me about it. I don’t think it was that mean.
Woah, why are you all being so harsh? I made a comment about how not many people write letters or read books anymore, which is the truth. No need to get upset, accuse me of being uneducated (90% average, bitch) or curse at me. Relax.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s Shakespeare or 50 Shades of Grey. Get those brain juices flowing and that imagination going.”
Reading 50 Shades of Grey won’t get just the brain juices flowing.
Just because you don’t like that stuff doesn’t mean you have to be derogatory. Plenty of people still do these things, and we don’t need people like you putting others down, making them feel like s*** because you’re not educated enough to appreciate it.
And FYI the people on this website work really hard to bring you quality content for FREE, if you don’t like it, you can GTFO. I for one think they are doing an amazing job. Keep it up guys!
(L)iveyourlife, I don’t normally write messages on here, but I had to say something. You ask who writes letters any more? The point is, hardly any of us do, and that’s what Gurl is trying to say. It’s a good thing to do in the Summer, something we don’t do a lot. Also, I am honestly shocked you think not many teenagers our age read books. I read books all the time. Constantly. When I’m on my laptop, my book is next to me to read in case the computer is slow. I hardly ever watch TV, I just read. And sure, okay, maybe you’re going to say I’m so sad for doing that, but reading is the one thing I will never stop doing for the rest of my life. Loads of people read. Ok, you don’t. Fine.
Was this made in the 90s? Who writes letters anymore? Or reads books? lol
i do.
I agree with Coolalacrystal. Books will never, ever grow old. I honestly find them WAY more entertaining than tv or film. I know you’re probably not going to listen to this, but I really, really recommend that you start to read. You will enjoy it, as long as you read a good book. Try The Hunger Games. It is phenomenal. I am obsessed with it. It is amazing. READ IT. Improve your life!
Okay. I’m just saying. EVERYONE SHOULD READ THE HUNGER GAMES.
Okay bye.