Summer Fun Vibes: 10 Ways to Make This Summer Your Best One Yet!

Hey Girl!

School’s out, the sun is shining, and that means it’s time for summer fun! Whether you're chilling at home, traveling with family, or hanging out with your cousins, there are so many exciting ways to have fun, stay creative, and feel confident this summer!

Let’s dive into 10 fun, fresh, and fabulous ways to make this your BEST summer ever!

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1. Make a Summer Bucket List

Grab some markers and paper and write down 10 fun things you want to do before school starts again. It can be:

Try a new hobby

Have a dance party

Learn how to cook a new snack

Build a blanket fort

Cross them off as you go — like a boss!

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2. Water Day, Your Way

You don’t need a pool to cool off! Try these:

Sprinkler dance party

DIY sponge toss game

Water balloon relay

Slip-n-slide with a tarp and hose

Invite your friends, cousins, or siblings — or just enjoy solo splash time!

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3. Start a Summer Journal

Every day (or week), write or draw about:

What you did

How you felt

Something that made you smile

A goal you’re working on

Your summer memories = YOUR story.

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4. Get Crafty Outdoors

Bring your creativity outside with:

Sidewalk chalk art

Painting rocks with positive words

Making nature bracelets with flowers & leaves

DIY tie-dye shirts

Art + Sunshine = Magic

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5. Host a Backyard Picnic

You + snacks + music + a blanket = summer picnic queen!

Want to make it extra fun?! Try these:

Packing your own lunch

Bringing a book or sketchpad

Inviting a friend, sibling, or even your teddy bear

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6. Movie Nights, Your Style

Set up a movie night with popcorn, pillows, and fairy lights.

You can even make a mini movie theater in your room or backyard with:

Tickets you design

A snack menu

A cozy blanket fort

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7. Summer Photo Challenge

Try a fun photo game:

Take a picture each day of something:

Beautiful

Funny

Colorful

YOU feeling confident

Make a summer scrapbook or slideshow at the end!

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8. Plan a Friendship Day

Pick one day this summer to celebrate your friends!

Write them kind notes

Make friendship bracelets

Have a FaceTime dance party

Bake something together

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9. Try Something New

Summer is the perfect time to try something you’ve never done before. Like:

Cooking a new recipe

Learning to jump double dutch

Starting a mini business (lemonade stand, anyone? or making your own jewelry!)

Learning a TikTok dance

New adventures = new confidence!

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10. Be Kind to YOU

Summer is also about rest and joy. So:

Take deep breaths

Speak kindly to yourself

Listen to music that makes you smile

Remember: You're growing, glowing, and amazing — just as you are.

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Girl, Let This Be Your Summer!

No matter where you are or what you have, you can always find ways to: Create joy

Have fun

Try new things

And be YOU — bright, bold, and beautiful.

We’re cheering you on all summer long!

Tag us on Instagram @girlwhereyoheadat to show off your summer fun — we can’t wait to see you shine!


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