Keatyn Wuest, 11, and her little sister, Harper, have found doing arts and crafts, working out, and playing music to be all perfect ways to break up the long snow days and boring winter. Finding shared interests and fun hobbies has allowed for the sisters to spend more quality time with each other, strengthening their bond.

"When we're stuck indoors, I can always turn to my hobbies to pass the time, and being able to share the activities with siblings or friends always makes them more enjoyable," said Wuest.

For the Wuest sisters, their favorite indoor hobbies are hardly a serious matter, and are often something to enjoy with a laugh. 

"These activities are especially fun to do with Harper because neither of us are astonishing at any of them, but it makes it a lot funnier when we can make mistakes and laugh through them," said Wuest.

Zoe Nelson, 11, finds herself in the gym most afternoons, however without school, the practice has gained a new importance. Physical activities, especially a technical sport, forces the athlete to work both their mind and body.

"There is not a right way to do it because it's more like finding your own way, which is why I love it," said Nelson. "I can separate it from all of the school stress and just go get in my body and feel like I can breathe for a second."

Climbing is a perfect activity for students year round, it can be indoor or outdoor, it can be solo or with friends, and no matter what the weather is like, the gym will always be waiting for you.

"I am a competitive rock climber and my season goes from August to July, so I have like no time off," said Nelson. "Especially in the winter with all of the snow days we've had I would go mentally insane if I did not go out and do something."

Moving your body does not always take form as a sport, but can also be an at home practice. Evie Donovan, 11, has leaned into her preexisting yoga practice to find mental and physical stability while at home.

"Every morning I do yoga first thing when I wake up," said Donovan. "I don't have time to do things when I get home in the evenings, but being active is still very important to me."

When there are long stretches of time when students can't see each other, teammates, or teachers, it lands on the student to find activities to do. Without basic human interactions, students could find themselves more and more disconnected with the world outside their house. This was the case for Donovan, however she found yoga to be an activity that is both physically refreshing and mentally grounding.

"I think it's important because it is easy in the winter to get lost inside and get caught up in social media and the internet in general," said Donovan. "It is important to stay active and stay healthy and stay aware."

As many high school students do, Gabe Madritch, 11, takes to the ski slopes when the weather turns cold. Skiing and snowboarding are the most popular activities that students do during the winter season, and for a good reason. 

"My favorite activity to do during winter is snowboard," said Madritch. "I recommend snowboarding during the winter because it’s a lot of fun and you get to meet lots of new people. 

For many students, winter is during their school sport, or right before one in the spring, making it important to stay in shape.

"I think it is important to stay active during winter so you can stay in shape and not let the cold weather keep you inside," said Madritch.

Helen McWhorter has leaned into her passion for crocheting while being stuck indoors. Refining skills and learning new ones is a perfect thing to do when boredone sets in.

"I was crocheting for awhile and I made a blanket," said McWhorter. "Then I was like 'I want to make a sweater', so I learned how to knit."

Having a mindless craft to do while stuck at home can make the time feel shorter. Because knitting and crocheting both take a long time to learn,they are perfect activities for the winter.

"I think it is a good passive thing to do inside that you can do it while you watch a show or listen to something," said McWhorter.