Summer break arrives. A time for children of all ages to enjoy after a year of schoolwork. But shortly after it begins, parents tend to hear at times the phrase, I'm bored from their children. I have a list of the 110 best boredom busters for teens during the summer!
There are so many activities for teens to enjoy this summer that do not have to break the bank or consist of only watching television.
Rather than spending the summer feeling bored, perhaps share this list of boredom busters for teens with your child. Maybe they will find something new to try. Some things they may have not done since they were much younger, but it is nice sometimes to be nostalgic.
This list includes all types of activities for teens of all ages with a mixture of some that are free and some that cost. There are things to do for one along with some activities that may require more people.
Remember to always practice safety. Wear safety gear when needed like bike helmets and go places such as the pool for example, with someone.
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Boredom Busters
The outdoors
Does your teen like the outdoors? Below is a comprehensive list of outdoor activities that your teen may enjoy. Many can be done in your very own backyard.
- Frisbee
- Cornhole
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Kickball
- Golf
- Putt put
- Croquet
- Badminton
- Skateboard
- Horseback riding
- Canoeing
- Hide and seek
- Tag
- The beach-do you have a beach near where you live? Enjoy the sand in your toes and the warm sunshine.
- Scavenger hunt-create a scavenger hunt. Then enjoy it with your family or friends.
- Swimming-do you have a local swimming pool? Enjoy some pool time.
- Hiking-are there some hiking trails nearby? Enjoy nature.
- Taking a walk-enjoy a walk with family or friends around your neighborhood.
- Bike riding-go for a bike ride in your neighborhood.
- Obstacle course-are you into fitness and competition? Set up a backyard obstacle course and try to beat your time each time you do it.
- Swing-enjoy your childhood swing or porch swing.
- Backyard campout-grab a tent, sleeping bags, pillows, flashlights along with snacks and drinks. Enjoy a campout with family in your very own backyard.
- Family bonfire-in addition to a backyard campout or on its own, have a bonfire with family. How about roasting marshmallows too?
- Walk your dog(s)-a fun activity to enjoy with your pet.
- Wash the car-do you have a car? It is nice to get into the practice of keeping your car clean.
- Smores-a summer favorite.
- Sidewalk chalk-you are never too old for sidewalk chalk art.
- Water balloon toss-on a hot day, fill up some balloons with water and enjoy a friendly competition of water balloon toss.
- Fishing-Grab some poles and a friend and enjoy some time fishing.
- Limbo contest-play some music and get a broom to enjoy a friendly limbo competition.
- Visit a sunflower field-there are some really beautiful sunflower fields. Walk alongside taking in the amazing view.
- Visit an orchard-how about visiting an apple or raspberry orchard?
- Plant flowers-pick out flowers you like and plant the seeds. Keep them watered and enjoy their beauty as they grow.
- Grow a garden-pick out your favorite fruits and vegetables to plant and tend to.
- Watch the sunrise-if you are an early riser, check out the sunrise.
- Go on a picnic-pack your favorite picnic food and enjoy your lunch at a picnic shelter.
- Mow the lawn-help your parents out by mowing the lawn.
- Cloud watch-lay on a blanket and watch the beautiful clouds go by.
- Hammock-enjoy the simplicity of laying in one.
- Outdoor concert-check to see if your local park holds any outdoor concerts.
- Visit a park-visit a nearby park. Enjoy the walking trails if they have them.
- The zoo-enjoy an afternoon seeing the animals at the zoo.
- Arboretum-visit a local arboretum to enjoy some of nature's beauty.
- Lavender field-Take in the beauty and amazing scent.
- Amusement Park-are you a fan of fun rollercoasters? See if you have a nearby amusement park to ride some.
- Farmers market-enjoy an afternoon at the farmers' market finding some delicious fruits and vegetables.
- Sandcastle-build a sandcastle, even in your own sandbox.
- Visit a pond-enjoy the scenery and nice weather.
- Go to garage sales-a place to possibly find some great treasures.
- Stargaze-watch the stars through a telescope.
- Sunset-take in the beautiful sun going down.
For indoors
- Ping pong
- Play pool
- Roller skate
- Paint rocks
- Crossword puzzles
- Learn how to cook
- Play charades
- Learn photography
- Visit with a family member-is there a loved one you have not seen in a while? Enjoy some time visiting them.
- Volunteer-it is wonderful to give of your time. Check out animal shelters and food banks for possible opportunities.
- Reading-try a new book or series this summer.
- Go to the gym-an opportunity to also exercise inside.
- Go bowling-sign up for free summer bowling for some age groups.
- Instruments-practice an instrument you already play or learn how to play a new one.
- Have a movie marathon-watch your favorite movies.
- Play a board game-pull out your favorite board game to play with a family member or friend.
- Knitting-make a blanket or winter hat. These could even be for Christmas gifts.
- Sewing-Do you have a family member that sews? Maybe ask if they have some extra supplies that you could use. For inexpensive sewing supply purchases, I have seen some options at the Dollar Tree.
- Paint a picture-I have also found some great painting supplies at the Dollar Tree.
- Draw-this could be on a scrap piece of paper or on a drawing pad.
- Write-write poems or a short story.
- Declutter your room-with the school year being over there may be lots of items you no longer will need. Now is a great time to go through them and declutter.
- Help organize a family garage sale-now that you have decluttered, does your family want to have a garage sale? Help organize and set it up.
- Tie-dye-do you have an old t-shirt? Make your favorite color tie-dye shirt with it.
- Legos-pull out old Lego sets you have and find joy in building them again.
- Bake cookies-make your favorite and share with your family.
- Ice cream bar-choose a couple flavors of ice cream and a few different toppings for a yummy ice cream bar.
- Root beer floats-make a delicious root beer float.
- Make homemade ice-cream-enjoy making a cold homemade treat with family.
- Create a picture collage-are there pictures just stuffed in a box at home? Make a collage of your favorite ones.
- Listen to music-enjoys some of your favorites.
- Call a friend-in a time when texting is popular, try talking over the phone.
- Yoga-there is a plethora of yoga classes to choose from online.
- Dance-simply turn on your favorite tunes and dance or learn some new dance moves.
- Library-along with checking out books, there are classes available.
- Museum-check out your local museums.
- Journal-journal your thoughts. Write about your summer adventures.
- Plan a meal-is there a new meal you would like to make? Plan it out and list all the items you need for it.
- Thrifting-there are so many great things to find when going to a thrift store. Enjoy the thrill of trying to find them.
- Puzzles-challenge yourself to a puzzle you have never done before.
- Bingo-make some fun bingo cards and enjoy a friendly game of bingo.
- Arts and crafts-get out things you already have and get creative.
- Window shop-visit your local boutiques and see what they have for sale.
- Repairs-have you put off fixing something? Take the time to make repairs now.
- Memento box-create a box to store precious keepsakes in.
- Organize-organize your clothes by season.
- Birdhouse-build a birdhouse for a gift or for your yard.
- Learn a new language-is there another language you have been wanting to learn? Spend some of your extra time learning it.
- Facetime-enjoy seeing and talking to a family member or friend over facetime.
- Pictures-go through and look at old pictures.
- Pottery-check to see if you have a local pottery shop to visit.
- Sing-do you enjoy karaoke?
- Card making- get a head start on preparing holiday cards.
- Jewlery-make some new pieces.
- Clean your room-it's always nice to have a tidy room.
Summer goes by quickly, be sure to enjoy it.
What is your child's favorite summer activity to help keep the boredom away? Please share in the comment section. Thanks!
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