10 things to do for summer break

Who doesn’t like a family trip to the beach? You could have a great time in the hot summer,

where you can soak up on the beach waters. Here in LA, there are so many beaches to go to,

such as Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, Marina Beach, and so much more. And if you don’t like the water, it’s also fun to play in the sand! And, beach visits are a great source of vitamin D from the sun.

But don’t worry if you don’t like the beach, because there are many more other ways to have fun in the summer...

Having a picnic could relax you, running away from all the stress you may have built up from the school year. It's a great time to spend with your friends and family, or even alone. There are many parks here in LA, such as Pan Pacific Park, Griffith Park, and there are many small public areas too! A refreshing way to spend the day!

A camping trip is a good way to embrace and connect with nature. Disconnect with social media and spend quality time with your friends and or family. However, be careful and be sure to be prepared. For instance, bring supplies like first aid kits, etc. Some camping sites you can visit are the Angeles National Forest, Los Padres National Forest, Crystal Cove State Park, Malibu

Creek State Park, Big Bear Lake, and more.

Nothing is better than spending time with your family, and another great way of doing that is

taking a road Trip! Choose the route of where you wish to go on a map or a digital device, then

you are set and ready to go! Make sure to bring a lot of supplies and money, because road trips

may be pricey.

Summer break always has hot weather, so another idea to spend your summer is by getting into water sports or activities! Cool yourself off in the cold waters where you can stay active or just be there for fun.

Hosting a barbecue is another great way to gather up all your friends or family and spend some quality time together. Cooking up some nice food while playing some activities with your

companions would guarantee a nice memory.

Pool parties are pure fun. Cool off from the hot weather and swim with your friends and family.

You can even include the BBQ too! Overall, having a pool party is a great way to beat the heat and have fun while doing so.

Going to your loved ones over the summer can help strengthen bonds and make fun memories!

You can even do some of the 9 other things on the list with them as well. It’s a great way to

reconnect and have some fun together.

Biking is a healthy and fun way to explore new places and just be outside. You can ride with

new people and even make some friends. A good thing about biking, is that you can do it

anywhere. Biking is a great way to exercise and reduce your carbon footprint!

With the school year over, you probably have a lot of free time. This makes it a great opportunity to make new hobbies. Some hobbies you might be interested in are reading, drawing, sewing, biking, gardening, cooking, baking, photography and much more.