Summer Bucket List 2019

Each Summer we make a bucket list to focus our summer. This year is no different. We

may have a lot of swim meets to go to but we still want to explore our community.

Fun in the Sun:

Fun Pool Time- 5 Times this summer
Make S mores
Cook on the Fire Pit
Grill out at least 4 times
Eat Outside 2 times per month
Eat Ice Cream
Fishing
Picnic

Fun with Friends

Host Gaming Night
Have a Neighborhood Nerf Gun Battle
Bowling w/ Friends
Trampoline Park
Play Laser Tag
Backyard Obstacle Course
Airplane Contest
Celebrate National Donut Day
Celebrate Cow Appreciation Day

Summer Slide

40 minutes of Summer Slide Work each Day M-F
Read 3 Books and log on Library Site

Adventures

2 Hikes at the Metro Parks
Anthony Thomas Chocolate Factory
Tour the Whistle Factory
Vacation to Myrtle Beach

Community Based Activities

Fourth Friday Events
Concerts in the Park
Movies in the Park
See Fireworks

House Love

Clean out clothing and donate or consign
Clean out Library
Finish Powder Room

What are you planning on doing this summer? Leave a comment below and let us know

what budget friendly adventures you are planning on doing?

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