SUMMER FUN

Oh the Places You Can Go

By Siena Goldman

In the summertime, there is an endless amount of opportunities for places you can go. You can go to beaches, jungles, or snowy terrains, but either way, there are many places in the world just waiting for you. Travel to the quaint city of London, the chic walks of Paris, and the cobblestone streets of Portugal.

First, one of the top-notch travel destinations in the world is London. From its old-fashioned pubs to its royal homes, this city is full of life. Tourists from all over travel to see all of this. Some cultural foods of London are fish and chips, which is any type of fried fish, and the chips are usually typical french fries. London has sights, but it also has sounds! Throughout the city, you can find musicians and actors on the streets. There are people dressed in costumes and makeup, performers, and guitarists strumming along the cobblestones. This city of delicious cuisine, astounding sights, and beauty to the ears has plenty to offer in terms of travel.

Second, another city of fast pace and excitement is Paris, France. With divine pastries, luxurious shopping, and historical landmarks, it has lots to offer. Some traditional pastries are the famous croissants and baguettes. Croissants have a rich flavor, depending on if it is plain butter, chocolate cream-filled, or almond custard. Baguettes are a great sandwich bread if you're looking for a fresh, crunchy sandwich. They are usually long and thick. A famous landmark of Paris that everyone worldwide can recognize is the Eiffel Tower. With its own park surrounding this beauty, it marks the history and culture of this city. Rides to the top are unforgettable and definitely worth the pay. Overall, Paris has a lot to see and eat!

Lastly, the huge country of Portugal. There is a lot of history to be found, especially in Lisbon, the capital. Luscious seashores, picturesque cobbled streets, and tasty dining are to be found. The main food there is fish, and it changes seasonally. In the summertime, when I was there, the main fish were sardines. Not the canned ones, but the ones fresh but the ocean. There are plenty of fine dining options throughout Lisbon. Another very popular part of history there is the castles and palaces of yore. Elaborate, stone, mountain-top castles. There are all sorts of rides you can take to get to these vast destinations, but the most favored tourist “taxis” are tuk-tuk tours. Tuk-tuk cars are little golf car-like automobiles that are pedaled by the drivers. Depending on the tour, it will usually take you everywhere around the city, from breathtaking views to modern destinations. Portugal is a great vacation location if you are looking for some time away.

All in all, there are many places to travel to during your vacation. You can go anywhere in the world if you wanted to, but these places are my most recommended. There are oh so many places to go- during summer!

What to do over Summer Break

By Shira Hoffman

What to do over summer break? Well, that's an excellent question; as we all know, summer break is coming up, and we are all so excited. Well, I am, at least. Summer is meant to relax and hang out with friends, and it's supposed to be a break before entering your next grade. But, it is two and a half months! You will probably end up with extra time wondering what to do.

Some things you can do over the summer break are, have a picnic, go for a walk, have a water balloon fight, go on a bike ride, go to the pool, or go to the beach. I could go on for hours, and there are endless possibilities and things you could do on summer vacation instead of staying at home and doing nothing.

In conclusion, the possibilities and things you could do on summer vacation are endless, so why spend your time at home? Before you know it, summer break will be over, and we will all be back at school.

Summer Break Fun

By Miah Jackson

Summer Break should be fun, and you should enjoy it because when you go back to school you are going to wish that you had one summer break.

Something that you could do over summer break is to go on a picnic to help you relax. If you choose the right place you will enjoy it more.

Another thing that you could do over summer break is set up a lemonade stand, even though it's a small business that you do in front of your house it could help you make some extra money. Going further you could go swimming. If you are not a swimmer then you could just sunbathe. You could get a tan and look great in your favorite swimsuit or dress.

If you are a crafty person there are plenty of artistic ideas that you could do in the summer, such as making handmade pinwheels and putting them in your yard. You could also build with Legos, build something with recyclable objects, and Put on a fashion show.

There are so many different ways to have a good summer break, if you need any ideas you could always look them up or go to https://www.100directions.com

Summer is Friend Time

By Adriana Hakimian

Bored in the summer? Let me tell you a few activities that you can do in the summer with your friends! Go to the beach! Play in the sand with your friends and go to the ocean. Relax and let your worries fall behind. Relax in the hot sun and swim in the ocean. Go cliff jumping with your friends. Experience new things! Go in the pool on a hot summer day and have some fun.

Go on a plane with your friends and fly somewhere like Florida, Arizona, New York, the Bahamas and so much more! Next, go night biking and go watch the sunset and stars. Have a fun sleepover and get matching pajamas. Go hiking and hike up huge mountains. Go shopping with your friends and treat yourself! Go to a spa to relax and enjoy. I hope you enjoyed reading this now you won’t be bored anymore!

Another fun thing that you can do with your friends is the food challenge rock paper scissors. Here is how you play: You do rock paper scissors with your friends then whoever wins gets to pick the appetizer then it keeps going to the main course, drinks, and dessert. You can pick what you want if you win the game against your friends! I recommend playing it and then also choosing a place. Have fun playing!

Summer Drinks and Foods

By Adriana Hakimian

Thirsty? It's summer! Get up and let’s make some drinks together!

Pink lemonade is the sweetest sourest drink to make over the summer! Tell your friends to tag along! You can’t forget the original refreshing tasty smoothies! Pop in some of your favorite fruits in the blender and enjoy the hot sun. This one is perfect for the pool iced tea cold and a sugary drink is the right thing to drink when you are parched and have something sour. Make a tropical drink of your own and come up with ideas you have never known.

Hungry? Let’s make some yummy food together over the summer! It’s a sunny hot day. Why don’t you pop in some popsicles and enjoy them with your friends and family? Don’t forget ice cream too! Perfect for a hot summer day. Let us be healthy as well over the summer and eat fruits. Have some lemons and oranges to eat on a hot day. The best idea is to make some mango summer rolls. Sushi filled with cold mango is great for a summery day chill with your friends and jump in the pool.

Have fun with your friends and family and drink and eat all these amazing ideas! Don’t forget to go to the pool and relax and leave all your worries behind and eat all the snacks you can!

Summer Jobs For Teens

By Miah Jackson

Even though it is summer people still do jobs, there are many popular jobs done in the summer. According to pewresearch.org 30.8% of U.S teens had a paying job last summer despite the pandemic.

If you like the outdoors and are looking for a job here are a few things you can do. you could be an apple picker or swim instructor. If you are interested in retail you could be a grocery stocker, bagger, or cashier.

If you are a kid or baby person, you could be a babysitter, a tutor, or a camp counselor. Lastly, if you are a pet lover then you could work as a pet sitter, go to a shelter to help out, or be a dog walker. These are just a few of the many jobs you could get this summer.

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Summer Activities

By Shira Hoffman

What are some fun summer activities? Well, there are many. Of course, there is always a vacation, but what if you do not go on vacation? What do you do the whole time? Well, the activities and things to do are endless! Some summer activities are riding bikes, going to the pool, beach, water balloon fights, hanging out with friends, etc. I love summer break because you get to relax and do whatever you want.

One fun thing I forgot to put in there is camp. Camp is so much fun when you do it with your friends, and there are things like sleep away camp, day camp, swim camp, etc. I used to love summer camp. I would go with my friends to swim camp every year since I loved it so much. Now I don’t go as often since I am older, but I remember it always being so much fun.

Another thing I love about summer is it is also a great time to spend with your siblings and family members. We are all so busy during the school year and sometimes don’t get enough time to be with our families, but during summer, everyone is most likely free. So, that makes a great time to be with our families.

Fun Time in the Summer

By Liana Jensen

I always look forward to my summer break. Every year I start my summer countdown on the first week of May. The amount of joy I have told my friends and family about the countdown is impressive, but I want to focus on what I do in the summer and how much fun I have with my family and friends.

My family always has a staycation at the Grafton Hotel in West Hollywood to start my summer. Last summer, my sister and I went on a trip without our parents to Michigan with my uncle to see our family. In Michigan, my family celebrated my grandma's and great-grandma's birthday. My sister and I went to our friend's house (she lives on a lake).

On the lake, we went tubing, water-skiing, and kneeboarding. We always eat pasta and ice cream once we are done playing on the lake. After our time in Michigan, we traveled to Florida, where my otgher grandparents retired. In Florida, we go to the beach and chill at the house, and by the time we get to Florida, my sister and I leave in about two weeks.

Overall, I always look forward to my vacations and staycations in the summer. I especially look forward to it when I get back because we typically go to an amusement park. Do you look forward to summer?