Summer Fun Times

Summertime Fun goes to New Hampshire - Part 1

Sometimes when we live in a place we forget just how much our own home state has to offer, New Hampshire is no exception. There is plenty of fun summertime places to go and see in New Hampshire. In part one we'll look at some of the Amsuement parks and Water Parks.


Canobie Lake Park
Canobie Lake Park

Exit 2 or 3 off I93, Salem NH

Ride Info Catagorization

Each ride at Canobie Lake Park is equipped with an informational sign detailing that particular attraction's features, rules, requirements, and recommendations. Additionally, each ride sign is equipped with an intensity rating of BLACK DIAMOND, BLUE SQUARE, or GREEN CIRCLE.

BLACK DIAMOND
Attractions that are high thrill rides identified by high speeds with extremely unusual and stressful physical forces. These rides contain startling and unexpected thrills appropriate for only the most healthy and physically able riders.

Xtreme Frisbee, Starblaster®, Wipeout, Corkscrew Coaster, Turkish Twist, Pirata, Psychodrome

BLUE SQUARE
Attractions that are moderate thrill rides identified by moderate speeds with unexpected movements and unusual and stressful physical forces. These rides may contain unanticipated thrills.

daVinci's Dream, Yankee Cannonball, Skater, Boston Tea Party ®, Log Flume, Timber Splash, Giant Sky Wheel, Crazy Cups, Zero Gravity, Mine of Lost Souls, Dodgems, Twist & Shout, Rowdy Roosters, Caterpillar, Kiddie Dragon Coaster, Over the Rainbow

GREEN CIRCLE
Attractions that are mild thrill rides identified by low speeds with unexpected movements and thrills.

Canobie 500, Antique Carousel, Blue Heron, Boston Harbor Patrol, Antique Cars, Sky Ride, Jungle Bounce, Flower Power, Alpine Swing, Mini Dinos, Jr. Sports Cars, Sea/Land Rescue

Castaway Island

Castaway Island is the largest water play complex of it's type in New England, with over 50 ways to get wet! Bring your bathing suit and splash away the day...and it's all included in your general one-price admission to the Park!. The ride
features water cannons, 9 waterslides, waterfalls, and dozens of other ways of getting wet on a hot summer's day.

Water Country
Water Country
2300 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH, 03801
603-427-1111

Water Country ADVENTURE RIVER - Go through waterfalls, fountains and caves on our 1/4 mile ride.

BLACK HOLE & WARP 8 - Take a voyage down these high intensity looping inner tube rides, guaranteed to give you all the thrills of a roller coaster.

DOUBLE DIVE BOGGAN - Grab a matt as you go head first over the abyss. Race against your friends.

DOUBLE GERONIMO - 58 foot high twin speed slide

DRAGON'S DEN - You'll catapult through mysterious darkness and then plummet into the mist-shrouded abyss of the dragon
only to fanish from sight.

Plus many more check them out here Ride and Slides

Kahuna Laguna Indoor Water Park Kahuna Laguna Indoor Water Park

2251 White Mountain Hwy (Route 16)
North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: 603-356-5411

Dive into a tropical family adventure at Kahuna Laguna, northern New England's first indoor water park at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort in North Conway, NH. No matter the season, it's a constant 82 degrees in our tropical oasis! Zoom through 40,000 square feet of splash-tacular fun with four high-speed tubes, a wave pool, 175-gallon tipping bucket, water cannons, a play tower, arcade and more. Your smallest kahunas will have a great time in the shallow activity pool, and the Tiki Tide Café is ready with a snack or lunch when you need a break. Resort guests may enjoy Kahuna Laguna all year long, and during the warmer months the new outdoor pool will also be open.

Santa's Village Santa's Village

528 Presidential Highway
Jefferson, NH 03583
Phone: 603-586-4445

A day at Santa's Village is one you won't soon forget :)

Oh what fun%u2026 it is at Santa's Village where exciting rides, live shows and great food combine to provide an unparalleled family experience at a very affordable price. For over 50 years families like yours have enJOYed the festive atmosphere of Santa's Village. Yule love our new live show straight from Broadway and our award-winning 3-D show "A Thinkerdoodle Christmas." Visit with Santa and feed his reindeer at the Reindeer Rendezvous. Play the Elfabet Game to win a prize, decorate a gingerbread man and become an "Official Helper" at Santa's Workshop. Ride Rudy's Rapid Transit coaster, the Reindeer Carousel, the S.S. Peppermint Twist and all of Santa's rides over and over - - without long waits.

Story Land Story Land
Routes 16
Glen, NH 03838
Phone: 603-383-4186

The Children's Theme Park Where Fantasy Lives!

From the first friendly greeting from a storybook character to the last lick of ice cream your child's experience at Story Land will be one of wide-eyed wonder that will be remembered for a lifetime. Story Land's 21 rides, including a pumpkin coach, antique cars, and a pirate ship, are designed for parents and children to enjoy together. New in 2008: join the circus for three shows daily through Labor Day under the big top, it's included in the low pay-one-price admission to Story Land. Our unique playgrounds feed children's imaginations, with the Loopy Lab, our yellow submarine, and many others. Story Land is in the beautiful White Mountains on 35 acres of hilly terrain. There are many family-oriented lodgings nearby.

Hampton Beach

Where else along the Seacoast can you find 80 free evening concerts taking place throughout the summer and fantastic fireworks displays every week? Where else can you spend a spectacular summer day on the sands, sandwiched between refreshing Atlantic surf and row after row of accommodations, amusements, boating adventures, restaurants, and shops? Only at Hampton Beach, a great beach and a whole lot more!

One of my favorite places to go in the summer :)

Going to the beach? View the daily beach report first. daily beach report

Spectacular Fireworks Displays, Wednesdays and Holidays as well as nightly concerts at the Seashell Stage beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Spectacular Fireworks Displays

9th Annual Master Sand Sculpting Competition, June 13 - 28.

The fun starts Friday, June 12th when 300 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the "Grady Bunch" starts pounding up the sponsor site. Sand Sculpting Competition

<Annual Catamaran Regatta, June 20 - 21

Miss Hampton Beach Pageant July 26

Children's Festival, August 17-21

Third Annual Hampton Beach Idol Competition August 28 - 30, 2009

Famous Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Sept. 11 - 13, 2009

Accommodations
Hampton Beach Accommodations

There's no need to commute to the beach when there are so many wonderful places to stay at Hampton Beach. From famed local hotels to quiet quaint cottages there is something available for everyone's budget, all within a short walk to the pristine sands of Hampton Beach, where your relaxing vacation really begins.That's because Hampton Beach has great places to stay.

Hampton Beach Area Restaurants
Hampton Beach Area Restaurants

Fast food or fine dining? Meals on the go, or a place to enjoy that very special dinner? Morning, noon or night, there's always something at Hampton Beach that will tickle your taste buds. From classic American favorites to Italian, from the Orient to fine local delicacies, you will find something that is sure to please your palate near the sandy shores of Hampton Beach.

Live Concerts and Shows - At Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

Here you can see fine acts like: The Black Crowes, Huey Lewis & The News, Boz Scaggs, Joe Cocker, Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre presents: Cinderella, Lisa Lampanelli, The Beach Boys and so much more. Check out the full schedule with the above link.

In addition to everything listed above, there is a long boardwalk full of arcades, shops, places to eat and drink. Hampton Beach really is Summertime Fun!

Bingemans Grand Experiences

Bingemans Big Splash
Here is a list of the atractions:

The Cyclone is a high-octane ride sure to get the adrenaline flowing! The rider hurtles down an enclosed AquaTube and then explodes into the open air bowl. Powered by centrifugal force, the rider circles round and round until the laws of gravity rule and the rider drops into the splashdown pool below.

Torpedo Bay pits three friends in a slippery, watery race to the finish line as each bombs through a separate AquaTube slide towards a wild, splashy finish. Who will win? No one knows, since each of the three slides in the Torpedo Bay complex takes a unique course of curves and spirals before the drop-off.

Spray 'n' Play Our interactive water playground will keep everyone busy with enjoyment, from geyser jets, controllable water flows, three children's slides, net walk, water umbrella, 1200-gallon tipping bucket and more. This is the place for kids to play for hours and for parents to relax and enjoy or partake in the excitement.

Wave Pool Waterloo Region's first and largest wave pool always guarantees fun. From an assortment of alternating wave patterns, circulating channel and water umbrella, come enjoy waves of fun.

Speed Slides Two equally thrilling speed slides will send you hurling to the splash pool below. Fantastic excitement with your friends!

Twister Slides Splash or torpedo down our super-twisting waterslides!

The Pipe Totally awesome, totally enclosed, totally yours to discover, these two twisting pipe slides combine both speed and thrills.

Bingemans FunWorkx
Here are some of the attractions:

Three-level Play Structure

Three-level Play Structure offers hours of fun for kids ages 2-12 years of age. The giant play structure includes slides, a pool of balls, tunnels, tubes and ladders.

Hole in Fun glow-in-the-dark mini golf

Hole In Fun glow-in-the-dark mini golf offers golfers 18 holes of props and obstacles that are drenched in fluorescent graphics creating an environment that is out of this world.

Ropes Course

Ropes Course has participants traverse horizontally across activities/elements two stories in the air while safely secured to the overhead tracking system. The new Ropes Course along with the existing climbing wall inside at FunworX now makes a great combination for parties and corporate team building events.

Higher Ground Rock Climbing

Higher Ground Rock Climbing offers challenging courses for both beginner and avid climbers.

The Arcade

The Arcade includes a huge number of arcade and redemption games. The recent addition to FunworX includes the most recent video games on the market.

Blue Water Fun Park

Here is a list of the atractions:

Water Park Features

• 2-320' Winding Slides
  
• 2 Speed Slides (must be 3 1/2' tall)
  
• Bumper Boats with Water Cannons
  
• Leisure Lagoon Pool
  
• Cascading Water Mushroom
  
• Beach Volleyball Courts
  
• Revolutionary Roller Racers
  
• 4 Acres of Picnic Area
  
• 4 Professional Sand-filled Beach Volleyball Courts
  
• 18 Hole Mini-Golf
  
• Water Battles
  
• Snack Bar with Upper & Lower Patios. Fully Licensed
  

Rock 2 The Top Rock CLimbing

• 20 FT. CLIMBING WALL
  
• FOAM IMPACT FLOOR
  
• TRAINED INSTRUCTORS
  
• 22 DIFFERENT ROUTES TO CLIMB
  
• BUILDS TEAM WORK AND TRUST VALUES
  
• OVERHANG SLAB SURFACES
  
• LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE REAL ROCK!!
  

They also have Laser Blast, Indoor Golf, Mini Golf and Beach Volleyball

Canada's Wonderland

Here is a list of the atractions:

Thrill Rides

Canada's Wonderland is the home to the most exhilarating collection of rides and roller coasters in all of Canada! With Canada's Longest Wooden Coaster - The Mighty Canadian Minebuster, Canada's First Inverted Coaster - Flight Deck and Canada's Only Flying Coaster - Time Warp, North America's largest variety of coasters can be found here! If roller coasters aren't your game, test your level of thrill being spun 360 degrees on Riptide, free falling 230 feet on Drop Tower, or be courageous enough to catch some 120 foot hang time on Psyclone.

Family Rides

For guests who prefer milder thrills, a variety of relaxing rides await you. Every member of you family is sure to find one that is just right for them. From Carousels, Train Rides and Swan Lake - milder thrills await!

For the Kids

Where else can kids hang out and play with superstars like Dora the Explorer, Sponge Bob Square Pants, and Scooby Doo then at Canada's Wonderland! The park features three areas just for kids including Nickelodeon Central, Kidzville and Hanna-Barbera Land.

Splash Works

Canada's Wonderland is your Splash Headquarters for the summer! With Whitewater Bay - Canada's Largest Wave pool, Lazy River, water slides galore - there's something for everyone.

Wild Water Kingdom

Here is a list of the atractions:

It's the land of Summer fun at Canada's largest Water Park! Enjoy unlimited fun all day!

Wild Water Kingdom offers a number of attractions for everyone in the family. Whether you're in the mood for a relaxing dip in the lazy river, or a thrilling ride down one of our exciting slides, we've got it for you - and now it just got even better! Enjoy all of the amazing water attractions and UNLIMITED use of the Bumper Boats, Batting Cages, mini-golf, and rock climbing under a waterfall the Wild Water Wall! For one amazing price! The "Kingdom" is yours, at Wild Water Kingdom!

The Abyss

Plunge from daylight and disappear into darkness - what goes in must come out%u2026we hope!

The Corkscrew

Twist and Turn down our giant body flume

Body Flumes

Twist and Turn as you spiral through our enclosed body ride slides!

The Cyclone

Launch yourself down one of the exciting 4 enclosed flumes.

The Midnight Express

Barrel down high-speed drops and accelerate through dark tunnels and spiral around tight 360-degree turns at hurricane speed!

The Night Rider

Plummet into darkness and zoom through high-bank twists, free-fall drops and back-to-back turns.

The Shotgun

Only those who can SCREAM should ride these slides!

The noise level is ear shattering as you twist and plunge, shooting off the end of a slide and dropping into an 8-foot pool.

The Sidewinder

Feel the current as you rush down this exciting flume ride.

The Aqua Twist

You will be carried around and up as you twist through the maze of slides...who knows where you will end up!

Wave Pool

Play in our massive 1/2 million-gallon Wave Pool!

Speed Slides

2 Heart Stopping Speed Slides: White Lightning and The Cliff

7 story high lightning bolt stomach churning amazing vertical drop slides

Ride this only if you dare challenge gravity!

June, the month that Summer officially begins.

Summer is one of the four temperate seasons. Summer marks the warmest time of year with the longest days.

In North American-printed English-language calendars, based on astronomy, summer begins on June 20, the day of the summer solstice and ends on September 20, the autumn equinox. When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.

In most countries children are out of school during this time of year for summer holidays, although dates vary.

Summer is warm sunny and there are a ton of things to do.

Roller Coaster Week is June 15 -21.

Here are some of the TOP Roller Coasters in the USA:

Superman: Ride of Steel

Six Flags New England
Route 159, 1623 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001

Speed, airtime, G-forces: This hypercoaster gives riders the perfect combination of everything a great roller coaster should have and never stops giving it from the moment of the first terrifying drop until it returns to the station. An instant classic.

Goliath

Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Parkway
Austell, GA 30168

You've got a date with an 8.5-acre, 200-foot-tall steel juggernaut. Because of its sprawling expanse and towering peaks, Goliath wouldn't fit inside the park grounds, so we had to run it outside and back. The "Big G" has a colossal chip on his shoulder and can't wait to "show you around the park."

Nitro

Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari
1 Six Flags Boulevard
Jackson, NJ 08527

Blast off with Nitro-the most explosive coaster on the planet! Soar nearly 23 stories in the air and dive nearly 22 stories down at speeds approaching 80 mph.

Tatsu

Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355

Get ready to fly at the speed of fear. Soar on the tallest, fastest and longest flying coaster on Earth.

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Millennium Force

Ceder Point
One Ceder Point Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870-5259

At a cost of $25,000,000, Cedar Point broke another precedent with the construction of Millenium Force. The first complete circuit coaster to break the 300 ft. mark.

From it's elevator style lift, to the overbanked turns that litter the course, Millenium Force became a crowd favorite and quickly placed itself at the top of Industry lists.

After a quick ascent up the lifthill, the car drops at a stunning 80 degrees to the ground and begins a course that will keep you close to the ground through much of the ride. During it's fast pace trip you will encounter two camel back hills that will float you in your seat no matter what part of the train you are in. - Ted Cromwell

Maverick

Ceder Point
One Ceder Point Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870-5259

Get ready to experience the best: Maverick, Cedar Point's 17th amazing roller coaster. Introduced in 2007, Maverick has been voted the Best New Ride of 2007 by Amusement Today's panel of experts in the newspaper?s annual Golden Ticket Awards.

Top Thrill Dragster

Ceder Point
One Ceder Point Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870-5259

Cedar Point stunned thrill-seekers yet again in 2003 with the debut of the park's unprecedented 16th, yes, 16th, roller coaster - Top Thrill Dragster. Reaching a stratospheric 420 feet tall and topping out at an unheard of speed of 120 mph, this new steel screamer helped Cedar Point reclaim the title of owning the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the universe.

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Xcelerator

Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, California
United States

Slick back your hair and grab your leather jacket, happy days are here again! The high-octane coaster fires up its engines on the Boardwalk, chrome-plated with flip-top, flame-emblazoned '57 Chevys and speed, a real blast.

Griffon

Busch Gardens Europe
1 Busch Gardens Blvd.
Williamsburg, Virginia

Set amid a French village, Griffon carries riders up 205 feet, then hurtles them 90 degrees straight down at 70 mph. And that's just the beginning.

Griffon evokes the power and speed of a mythical bird that is part eagle and part lion. It plunges, twists and turns - giving riders an adrenaline-pumping adventure that's unlike any coaster experience in the world.

SheiKra

Busch Gardens Africa
3605 Bougainvillea
Tampa, Florida

In 2005, Busch Gardens Africa introduced the world to a one-of-a-kind experience: 200 feet up, 90 degrees straight down. And that was just the beginning. As the nation's first dive coaster, SheiKra raised the bar with first-of-a-kind elements like a true 90-degree drop, an Immelmann loop and a second vertical dive into an underground tunnel.

For more on Great Coaster around the world check out Coaster Fanatics

Camp Styles

Beach Camping
The beach is a perfect family destination. Where else can one person relax with a book while another goes fishing, another looks for sand dollars, and yet another wades in the surf? Between the sunshine and water, beaches truly have something for everyone. Whether you'll be camping at the lakeside, along the ocean, or near a rocky coast, certain things are always the same about beach camping.

Info Here: Beach Camping

Glamping - Extreme Luxury Camping
A soft bed, a gourmet dinner, comfortable seating - sound like a great way to camp? Welcome to the modern world of glamping, or glamor camping. Whether you have a young family that isn't ready for sleeping bags and campfires or you're looking for a kinder, friendlier camping experience, glamping just might be perfect for you.

Info Here: Extreme Luxury Camping

Desert Camping
Deserts are beautiful, exotic places. They're visually stunning with their red rock canyons, high sandstone walls, and tiny trees shaped by wind and weather. Deserts are full of the unexpected - cool shade beneath stone cliffs, natural springs that send sheets of water across rippling sand beds. But they're also challenging places for humans to explore and live in. That is, unless you take a few smart precautions.

Info Here: Extreme Desert Camping

Ocean Camping
Crashing surf, the sound of gulls, and that unique salt-and-sand scent are just part of what makes the ocean so magical. With miles of sandy beach and cresting waves, the seaside calls out to visitors of all ages. Whether it's sandcastle building, body surfing, or surf swimming you're after, the ocean offers plenty of activities - for free!

Info Here: Extreme Ocean Camping

River Camping
From the mighty Mississippi to small, rippling creeks that scatter past rocks with a spray of white, waterways carry a touch of magic. Rivers have their own pulse - and a life cycle, swelling in the spring and shrinking with the heat of summer. And they're also the source of life. River ecosystems support fish, water birds, insects, and frogs. They draw a range of mammals to their banks, from deer and bears to muskrats and river otters. With all this activity, it's no wonder we're drawn to river camping!

Info Here: Extreme River Camping

----------The Four Camping Styles------------

TENT CAMPING
Info Here: TENT CAMPING

CAMPER, TRAILER, OR POP-UP CAMPING
Info Here: popupexplorer.com

RV CAMPING
Info Here: rvzone.com

CABIN CAMPING
Info Here: cabincampsite.com

-----------Everything Camping ------------------
Info Here: gocampingamerica.com

Spice Up Your Summer Grilling
Got five minutes? Try these quick marinades, rubs, glazes, and sauces and you'll find that grilling has never tasted so good
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30+ Grilling Recipes
Info Here: Grilling Recipes

Grilling Cheat Sheet
There is no need to memorize or guess at cooking times, heat levels, or compatible flavors. Just take a look at this handy chart.

Grilling Cheat Sheet

Help your grill cook better, longer
From : consumerreports.org

Examine the propane tank. Heavy rust, dents, or greenish-orange corrosion are signs that you need a new tank. On a grill without a fuel gauge, disconnect the tank and stand it upright. Pour hot water onto the tank and feel it. The cool area lets you know how much gas is left.

Check for gas leaks. Mix a small amount of dishwashing liquid and water in a spray bottle. Spray the soapy solution over connections and along the hose. Turn on the tank or, if you don't use a tank, the natural-gas line. Bubbling at connections or along the hose means you need to change a part or fix a loose connection.

Clean the firebox. Grease and food that fall through the grates often collect in the firebox. So periodically clean the drip pan and remove the grates and burners and clean the firebox. Check the owner's manual for the appropriate cleaning solutions

Tend to the grates. Clean them before cooking and right after you've finished cooking. Use a stiff wire brush to clean both sides of the grates and do not use soap. (Note that porcelain-coated cast-iron grates require a nylon brush.) Before you cook, preheat the grill as noted in Common grilling mistakes. Then oil the grates: Fold two paper towels into a tight pad and dip them in a bowl of neutral-flavor vegetable oil, like canola. Use a pair of tongs to draw the pad across the grates.

Maintain the exterior. Right after you're done cooking, use mild, soapy water and a sponge to wipe the grease from painted exterior surfaces, then carefully rinse. Eliminate stains on the lid by gently using a nylon pad dipped in soapy water. On a stainless-steel exterior (shown), use a soft cloth or sponge. Do not use harsh cleaners. Apply a grease-cutting solution, followed by an all-purpose cleaner. Finish by applying stainless polish.

Mojito

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
* 1/2 lime, juiced
* 1 sprig fresh mint, crushed
* 1/2 cup crushed ice
* 2 fluid ounces white rum
* 4 fluid ounces carbonated water
* 1 sprig fresh mint, garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. In a highball glass, stir together the confectioners' sugar and lime juice. Bruise the mint leaves and drop into glass. Fill glass with crushed ice and pour in rum. Pour in carbonated water to fill the glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Lemon Drop

INGREDIENTS

* 4 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice
* 2 fluid ounces vodka
* 1 teaspoon white sugar
* crushed ice
* 1 lemon, sliced
* 4 sprigs fresh mint

DIRECTIONS

1. In a mixing glass, combine lemon juice, vodka and sugar. Stir until dissolved, then pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and sprig of mint.

Sangria! Sangria!

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup brandy
* 1/4 cup lemon juice
* 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
* 1/3 cup orange juice
* 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
* 1/2 cup triple sec
* 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
* 1 orange, sliced into rounds
* 1 lime, sliced into rounds
* 1/4 cup white sugar (optional)
* 8 maraschino cherries
* 2 cups carbonated water (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the brandy, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, red wine, triple sec, and sugar. Float slices of lemon, orange and lime, and maraschino cherries in the mixture. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. For a fizzy sangria, add club soda just before serving.

Recipes and Photos from : allrecipes.com visit them for more great Summer Cocktails.

Things to do at the Beach, Lake or in the Water

Build a sandcastle
Celebrate on the beach with an ice cream fight - then dive in with your clothes on
Float down a slow river on a tube
boating
camping on the beach
paddle boating
swimming with all your clothes on
swimming naked
Go to the beach with sandwiches and a fantastic friend
Look for sand dollars and shells at a beach
On a super hot day, get a kiddy wading pool - fill it up - then sit in it for most of the afternoon
Set up the sprinkler
Swim at the pool, in a lake or a river
Learn a new water dive
Go to a Water Park

Summertime Games

That old favorite - badminton
Play backgammon outdoors somewhere
Play croquet with party beverages
Play some children's games
Put up a basketball hoop
Learn to throw a boomerang
Go to an afternoon baseball game
Go to your nearest trampoline and bounce

More Summertime Fun

Go to an Amusment Park
Go Camping
Cookouts
Cook your breakfast on an outdoor fire
Go far a tram ride
Go on a rock find
Go to a classical concert outdoors
Go to an outdoor café
Ride every ride at the carnival
Sign up for a summer camp
Watch fireflies light their bums up
Start a herb garden