Summer Bucket List Ideas To Inspire Teens

Teens may well long for the summer school break all year. But how are they going to fill all those delicious hours of lesson-free time? 

Here's how! 

By getting inspired to try new things, do more than sit around gaming indoors or watching Netflix shows on repeat and make the most of every single second until the start of the new school year looms. 

If you're a teenage looking for inspiration, I've got you! If you're a parent looking for ideas to inspire your teens, I've got you too. 

Plus, I've also created a free Summer Bucket List template you can download and fill up with cool stuff to do through the summer. 

The Only Summer Bucket List You Need

1. Have a Beach Day - Spend the day chilling at the beach either solo or with friends
2. Go on a Hike - Explore local trails and make the most of the nature that’s around you.
3. Host a Sleepover - Have a night filled with movies, snacks, and games. (Grab the Slumber Party Games Bundle)  
4. Learn a New Hobby - Photography (with an actual camera) or painting.
5. Volunteer Locally - Help out at an animal shelter or community garden.  
6. Start a Journal - Document summer adventures and thoughts.  
7. Organise a Picnic - Get a bunch of friends to each bring picnic supplies.
8. Go Camping - Spend a night under the stars toasting marshmallows.
9. Organise a Charity Event - Host a bake sale or car wash for a good cause.  
10. Go to a Concert - Enjoy live music with friends.  
11. Visit a Museum or Art Gallery - Get your summer culture, history or science fix.
12. Try a New Sport - Join a local team or take a class.  
13. Have a DIY Spa Day - Invite friends to enjoy some homemade pampering and play some fun Spa Party themed games. (Grab the Spa Party Games Bundle)
14. Set Yourself a Book Challenge - How many can you read before fall?
15. Go on a Bike Ride - Explore your neighbourhood or a nearby trail.  
16. Take a Cooking Class - Brush up on the life skills you’ll need for college.
17. Create a Scrapbook - A wonderful thing to look back on in years to come. 
18. Plant a Section of Garden - Grow flowers, herbs, or vegetables.  
19. Go to a Festival - The summer isn’t summer without going to a festival!
20. Learn to Surf or Paddleboard - Take lessons and enjoy the water.  
21. Have a Movie Marathon - Watch your favourite films back-to-back, ideally with friends and snacks!  
22. Do a Room Makeover - Change up the aesthetic of your room.
23. Visit an Amusement Park - Max out on adrenaline!
24. Go Stargazing - Find a dark spot and marvel at the beauty of the night sky.
25. Create a Vision Board - Get set for the new education year or plan your life!
26. Learn a New Language - Use an app like DuoLingo to get going
27. Do a Photo Shoot - Style ‘fits with your friends and strike a pose or two
28. Take a Yoga Class - It’s never too early to find your inner zen with yoga
29. Visit an Aquarium - Make sure conservation focused.
30. Have a Water Balloon Fight - Challenge your friends or family to a watery dual!
31. Go Thrift Shopping - Wonderful for defining your own style and eco-friendly too. 
32. Go Horse Riding - Challenge yourself to take a lesson if you’ve never done it before.  
33. Have a Tech-Free Day - Disconnect from devices and notice how it makes you feel. 
34. Make Friendship Bracelets - Create handmade jewellery for yourself and friends.  
35. Go to a Drive-In Movie - Soak up a movie in the great outdoors the classic way. 
36. Learn to Play a Musical Instrument - It’s so easy if you find a good YouTube channel.  
37. Organise a Scavenger Hunt - Enjoy the childhood fun of going on a scavenger hunt
38. Take a Day Trip to a Nearby Town or City - Explore some place new for the day. 
39. Go Roller Skating at the Park - Take to wheels to cool off and have fun in the sun. 
40. Create a Playlist of Summer Songs - Put together your favourite tunes for the season.

How to download your free printable bucket list

Simply click on the image or the caption link below it to grab your freebie. 



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