5 things to do during the summer

westandunitedgirls
Jun 30, 2020
3 min read

by Chanelle McKenzie

The summer of 2020 may look a little different than previous summers because due to the COVID-19 virus your summer activities aren’t going to be completely the same as your previous traditional summer activities. As we continue social distancing and begin to slowly reopen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, some summer traditions such as; summer camps, outdoor concerts, cruises or standard vacations may be canceled for everyone’s safety during this pandemic.

But that doesn’t mean there aren't some fun activities to do for this summer. Don’t focus or be disappointed on all the summer activities that have been canceled; think positive, and focus on all the enjoyable things you can still do while your at home or even while you're social distancing this summer.

There are still many activities you can do this summer during coronavirus, whether you're socially distancing or while you're at home. Though this summer's activities may not be a traditional summer that you have expected and may take a lot of adjusting to get used to it, but I assure you that by the end of summer, you’ll still feel like you got your fill of fun summer activities while keeping yourself, your family, and your community safe.

Take a Road Trip

There are very few activities in this world that are as fun-filled and as exhilarating as going on a road trip either with your friends or family. Not only are you actively seeing many places and cultures you may only have seen in pictures, but at the same you’re building memories that will last a lifetime. The joys of such adventures help you discover things about yourself you may never have realized from the comfort of your home.

But make sure to wear your mask!!!!

Go camping

Camping, families learn to work together and problem solve in order to have a fun and successful camping experience.One of the best things about camping is that you don't have to go to the woods to go camping; you can camp out in your backyard and do things that you would do if you were in the woods. You could roast marshmallow, make smores or even sing campfire songs or tell scary stories and even play many fun games as well. But the most rewarding experience camping gives is allowing campers to lay down in their sleeping bags a gaze at the starry sky upon which the one of the best feelings you can experience.

Learn a new skill

Learning new skills is a great way to keep your mind active during the summer. Learning new skills can be extremely beneficial for you in the present and could come in handy for your future. According to CCSU Business & Development "When you learn something new, your mind and your perceptions change, which in turn makes it easier to adapt to the inevitable changes life always tends to bring". Which shows that learning a new skills allow people to adapt better to change and now during the coronavirus pandemic its essential to adapt to these new changes of our daily lives.

Barbecue

Having a BBQ is one of the best ways kill time to during the summer. BBQ brings a feeling of togetherness, in a relaxed atmosphere and lifts spirits. Friends and family get together around the grill, eating together as a group makes the event a pleasant for everyone and it also brings value to the food being eaten and the experience promotes bonding and social connectivity between everyone. At BBQ there's good food, good company, cold sodas and warm weather, what more could you ask for in this world? So why not enjoy it!

Go fishing

Fishing is one of the most popular go-to activities in the world. Fishing is not only an enjoyable pastime, it provides a vast amount of benefits too. Fishing allows people to spend time with their family promotes feelings of security and well-being, makes fishing a beneficial activity to learn. Fishing gives you a chance to relax and let your brain enjoy some peace and quiet. Although fishing is rarely a silent activity, but the river or any sounds where your fishing at can be relaxing and allows you to concentrate better. And what's the most rewarding part of fishing is that A beautiful day spent in a fishing followed by a dinner of grilled fish from the fish you caught.