Lazy Hazy Crazy Days

BY ARDEN BARCZI AND LIVIA KILPATRICK

There is nothing more exciting than the last day of school. Kids can’t wait to go home, relax, and see friends. But what really makes summer exciting is what you do. Everyone has a good time while they’re away, whether they’re with family or visiting other places.

But what do we do in between those life changing vacations, those moments at home, when all you want to do is go back to the place you just left. That feeling when jumping into a nice cold pool on a hot summer day is just what you’re craving. We have a way to recreate that feeling of joy, and we’re gonna help you wipe out boredom.

The kids who are in the youngest grades answered with some great things they could do (with their parents) and these are some of their ideas.

First, if you are dying in the summer heat, some of the kids we interviewed said they loved the pool, the beach, and getting ice cream or slushies. But if you aren’t really a swimming kind of person then some things you can do to stay active are roller skating, playing baseball, and dancing.

And, if you love the outdoors, then you will probably love camping, going to cottages, and planting flowers.

If you are more of a social person, then some awesome things to do would be parties, picnics, or day camps with friends.

And last but certainly not least, one of our adorable young interviewees responded, “play sand and water ”

The next grades we asked were first and second, and we interviewed a handful of people who also responded with the pool and beach. We also got some kids who said they loved to go outside and experience the great outdoors. However, if you just can’t bear to go out into the summer heat, try doing some arts and crafts, like origami, painting, or sculpting.

If you just cannot think of what to do some third and fourth graders answered by saying why not help out a younger sibling and take them to the park? We are sure they would love that. If not, then you can go for a bike ride on one of Somerville’s many wonders: the bike path. If you are still not satisfied, you can never go wrong with meeting up with a couple of friends.

If you are more of a loner, then you can practice any sports you play or go to the park on your own. And, once again, probably our most popular answer, the pool.

For those of you who are more creative, one of the answers we got was a DIY water park. This could mean playing in the hose, sprinkler, or blow-up pool. Or you can go on a whole other level and find some water proof recycling to shape into sprinklers or obstacles.

Of course, the first answer we got for the fifth and sixth graders was to go to the pool, but besides that we also got to see family, go to the park, and the beach. Although if you, like us, would prefer the exciting life, try getting tickets for an amusement park, Six Flags Canobie Lake, or a water park like Water Country.

But when you are tired from your summer adventures, then try having a sleepover with a good friend, or making some jewelry. For those of you who would prefer to just go get food, the best way to cool down would be ice cream.

One of the fifth graders we asked had probably the most unique answer, “touch grass” which could be an activity if you are really desperate.

For those of you who are nearing the end of your days walking through the halls of the Kennedy, a.k.a., seventh and eighth graders, the answers we received from some of your peers were definitely boredom cures. For example, a great way to stay active during a time when it is easy to just sit around, is to go for a run, or go swimming (again).

An excellent way to wind down in the evening is to watch a

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horror movie. Some movies you could watch are The Shining, The Conjuring, Scream, and Halloween.

Lastly, if all you want to do is get out there and shop, some great places you could go are Burlington Mall, and Cambridgeside. You could also got to any of Somerville’s six main squares for a more outdoor shopping experience.

Everyone looks forward to summer and we hope with our help that your summer will be perfect. c

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