100 Summer Activities for Teens to Try

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Skill-Building & Learning

51. Learn a new instrument

Pick up a guitar, keyboard, or ukulele and start learning your favorite songs.

52. Start journaling or creative writing

Express your thoughts, stories, or poems in a personal journal to boost your creativity.

53. Write short stories or poems

Let your imagination run wild and create your own fictional universe.

54. Join a summer reading challenge

Choose a stack of books and set a fun goal to power through during the summer.

55. Learn a foreign language basics

Use apps or online videos to start learning phrases in a new language.

56. Take online or local classes (art, coding, dance)

Enhance your skills or try something new from the comfort of your home.

57. Build your own blog or vlog

Share your thoughts, hobbies, or talents with the world by starting a personal site or channel.

58. Make a short film or TikTok project

Create a fun video project to practice scripting, filming, and editing.

59. Learn photography editing

Play with filters and effects to turn your snapshots into works of art.

60. Join a college summer program or workshop

Get a head start on your interests and meet others who share your passions.

61. Enter contests (writing, STEM, art)

Show off your skills and win prizes or scholarships by entering competitions.

62. Volunteer at an animal shelter or nursing home

Make someone’s day while learning empathy and responsibility.

63. Tutor younger students or siblings

Share your knowledge and help others succeed.

64. Start a small business: lawn care, crafts

Use your skills to earn some cash with a summer hustle.

65. Hold a car wash to fundraise

Organize a car wash to raise money for a cause or personal goal.

66. Have a garage sale

Clean out your room and earn extra spending money from items you no longer need.

67. Learn basic coding or web design

Master a digital skill that’s super valuable and fun to explore.

68. Try out metal detecting or treasure hunting

Discover hidden finds at the beach or park with a detector.

69. Join STEM camps (robotics, science)

Nurture your inner scientist or engineer with hands-on projects.

70. Do science experiments outdoors

Mix up some baking soda volcanoes or make slime in the sunshine.

71. Learn wilderness skills or first aid

Prepare for any adventure by mastering essential outdoor knowledge.

72. Research local scholarships or programs

Spend time finding cool opportunities to help your future self.

73. Practice leadership: organize events or groups

Lead your own book club, sports team, or volunteer project.

74. Design a garden with layout plans

Sketch out a dreamy garden space and make it come to life.

75. Create and code a simple game

Use beginner-friendly platforms to design your very own playable game.

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