There is still time to celebrate summer. It has been super hot but you can still do things indoors and outdoors. Here are some ideas to consider.

1. Community and Culture: Summertime is time to celebrate our rich heritage and community time. You may want to attend different festivals, and cultural events around the surrounding areas.  

2. Outdoor Activities: If you enjoy being outside, despite the heat you can find ways to enjoy the outdoors. You do need to take precautions to stay hydrated and avoid heat exhaustion but it can be done. Activities like walking, boating, camping are all fun activities to get you near nature. 

3. Sports and Recreation:. You can always find a basketball court to play with others in a game. Others ideas would be tennis, soccer, and golf. There is also kayaking, paddleboarding, and jet skiing that can be cooling and fun. 

4. Travel and Adventure: This would be my favorite of the activities for the summer. Make sure you take a vacation, pick a location and take a road trip. There are many historical sites you may want to take your family to. It’s a way to learn about new cultures, food, and other new things. As they say “to broaden your horizons.” 

5. Art and Creative Fun: For indoor fun you can visit art exhibits, theater performances, poetry slams and museums. You can express yourself through painting, and writing. 

I hope these ideas will help you make plans to end your summer time in a great and fun way. Remember to stay hydrated. 

Damita Miller-Shanklin

Ujima Magazine