There are plenty of summer activities you can try during the season that will give you a lovely time and a happy heart. That being said, these five fun ideas for summer are just the best to brighten anyone’s mood! They’ll help you relax while spending time with family and friends, make you breathe some fresh air to renew your energy, and also build unforgettable memories!

"Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly." - Van Morrison

Pool Volleyball

Pool volleyball is a great, healthy exercise for the whole family!
Pool volleyball is a great, healthy exercise for the whole family! Image source: Overstock

When talking about the summer, our minds immediately go either to the pool or to the beach. However, if you’re looking for real fun, you have to try playing pool volleyball! It’s a great, healthy exercise for the whole family and it will surely be a lovely time.

Make sure your swimming pool is in the best condition by hiring a local pro to check it out.

Blowing Bubbles

Blowing bubbles is guaranteed to bring lots of laughter!
Blowing bubbles is guaranteed to bring lots of laughter! Image source: Flickr

Want something sweet, innocent, and fun you can do outside?

Here’s an idea for you:

Call up your friends and tell them to meet you at the local park with their kids and enjoy an afternoon of blowing bubbles!

There are many things to do in summer that can help you relax and enjoy the long days, and this summer activity is guaranteed to bring lots of laughter and happiness!

Making Lemonade

Kids love making lemonade to sell during summer!
Kids love making lemonade to sell during summer! Image source: Noshtastic

A classic for the summer, lemonade is one of the most refreshing drinks you can have on a hot, sunny day.

And that’s not all:

Kids love making it to sell during summer! So it’s a fun idea that will allow you to spend time with your children and also enjoy the weather.

Catching Fireflies

The months between June and September are the best to catch fireflies!
The months between June and September are the best to catch fireflies! Image source: Jason & Erin

Right now, we’re at the best time possible to go on an adventure of catching fireflies. The months between June and September are usually when they come out, especially in damp areas - near rivers and forests - and when it’s still warm out! There are three ways you can catch them:

Remember to remain calm and keep silent so you don’t scare the fireflies away! In addition, be sure to poke some holes in the container before trapping them and don’t try keeping the insects as pets. Since they have a short life span, it’s better that you appreciate their beauty for a little while and then set them free to their natural habitat - that is, around meadows or wooded areas.

Marshmallows on the Bonfire

Make a bonfire to relax and be grateful for life!
Make a bonfire to relax and be grateful for life! Image source: Midlevel U

After spending the day enjoying these fun summer ideas, a nice way to rest a little bit while taking the opportunity to just appreciate and be grateful for life is by making a bonfire in your backyard and roasting some marshmallows.

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