cheap summer activity ideas

Fun inexpensive summer activity ideas

June 26, 2021

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Although times are tough, there are still many fun activities for the summer. These ideas can have summer flying by in no time, all loaded with fun! With the economy still being down in the dumps, it seems as if the social scene is suffering as well. They can still be fun with these cheap summer activity ideas.

Cheap summer activity ideas

Cheap summer activity ideas

Camping

This age-old activity can still be fun whether a couple or family sleeps in a tent or brings a camper. For a small fee, camping in many state or private campgrounds can make for an excellent time. Many campgrounds schedule fun camping activities for children throughout the summer. Also, many are located next to a lake where a camper can bask in the sun, swim, or participate in a variety of different water sports. Playgrounds, hiking and bike trails, and local attractions are all added perks commonly found at campgrounds. Besides, nothing beats sipping on that beverage, chatting with good friends around a campfire.

Water Fun

Grab a tube and float down the river. It is that easy. With both tubing and canoeing, a livery will rent out either for a very low price. A bus will take a canoeist to a drop-off location, and the tube or canoe will float down a river until it lands back in the location where the canoeist left his car.

This activity is super easy if the river is nearby. Sometimes it makes sense for a person to purchase their own tube or canoe so they can keep doing this activity free of charge for the entire summer.

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Free concerts

Many times local festivals will be held over the summer, and free concerts will be held. Of course, it won’t be the Jonas Brothers performing, but some surprisingly good names from the past often show up at these events. Keep an eye on your local press and social media for updates on what’s happening in your area.

Days at the beach

This activity is essentially free minus the gas money. Whether the trip is strictly to get a tan, to swim in the water, or to build sandcastles, the beach can be a great family outing or a fun place to hang with friends. The beach is also great for getting some fun exercise. Walking through sand, playing frisbee, or playing volleyball all equal out to a great workout. Pack a lunch for a fun picnic in the sand.

Garden Games and Board Games

Have some friends over and create an all-day game competition. Ladder golf, bean bag toss, and lawn darts are just a few garden games that can be included. Board games are also a fun way to get people together and can be way more fun than anyone would expect.

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The Park

A day at the park can be fun for adults or a family. Kids can play on the massive amounts of jungle gyms and playground equipment. Adults can make use of the free tennis court facilities and basketball courts. This is also another great place to pack a picnic.

Although a recession is in full swing, it doesn’t mean that summer has to be lacking fun. Picnics, camping, the beach, games, and the park can are all great activities to do with the family or with a group of adults.

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