15 Ways You Can Make The Most of Your Summer
Make Summer Memories to Last a Lifetime!
Summer is an entire season where your teen can live their best life. They have the chance to get out in the world, explore, and make memories without any obligations. Yes, they can sleep until noon. Yes, they can get a summer job if they would like. Yet, as a teenager, summer is the time of year where there is no school, the sun is out late, and the world is open. Summers in Jersey bring a new level of fun, introducing the Jersey shore and other amazing Jersey backdrops into the season.
Making summer memories is a great time to capture some amazing portraits of your teen before they head off to start their next adventure. Here are 15 things your teen can do this summer to make amazing memories and enjoy their time in the sun.
1. Join the Swim Team
Most areas in South Jersey have an area swim club. Each swim club has a swim team. These teams compete. However, they are also a great way for your teen to meet new people, make new friends, and have fun in the pool.
2. Host a Friendly Volleyball Game (actually, it doesn't have to be volleyball)
It can be any outdoor sport: soccer, football, baseball, frisbee, corn hole... Hosting a fun outdoor game can keep your teens active while they have fun and create memories full of laughter.
3. Enjoy Time Down the Jersey Shore with Friends
You cannot live in New Jersey and not enjoy the Jersey shore in the summer months. Your teen can choose to spend the day down the shore, an entire weekend, or a family and friends vacation week making memories.
4. Take in a game!
We are fortunate to have many options when it comes to local and professional teams! Philadelphia Phillies are in full swing! Philadelphia Union are a great alternative for soccer fans and their athletes include many of the local teens. There are other minor league teams in the surrounding area too!
5. Enjoy a Day on the Wildwood Boardwalk
The Wildwood Boardwalk is one of he best-known boardwalks in the world. Between the shops, fun rides, and great food, it a a great place to spend the day with friends enjoying the summer.
6. Take a Hike Through the Pine Barrens
The Pine Barrens are another New Jersey gem. Hiking through the Pine Barrens can be a great way for your teen to spend their day in the summer. They may even find the Jersey Devil.
7. Sit by the Bonfire
A bonfire can be a great backdrop for a fun night with friends. Your teen can enjoy a night by the bonfire with enjoying s'mores, music, good food, and fun. These nights are also perfect for a portrait session to capture your upcoming senior in their element with their friends.
8. Enjoy the Rancocas Nature Center
The Rancocas Nature Center is an often forgotten gem in Burlington County. It is a 210 acre piece of the Rancocas State Park, and features 3 miles of hiking trails through varied habitats including meadows, forest, and wetlands. Your teen can take a day trip and enjoy it with friends while learning about nature.
9. Go Fishing Off the Ocean City Pier
Ocean City is much more than a boardwalk and beach. The Ocean City Pier is a great place to enjoy the day fishing with by yourself or with friends. Your teen could make a day enjoying the sun and the breeze while relaxing with a fishing rod. Who knows, maybe they will enjoy it so much, they will bring home dinner!
10. Explore Grounds for Sculpture
The Grounds for Sculpture is an amazing spot. Your teen can spend the day exploring the Grounds for Sculpture with friends while taking in the art and the sun.
11. Organize a Lazy Family Fun Day
Sometimes, your teen needs the day to sit back, relax, and enjoy time with their family. Let them organize a lazy family fun day. These moments do not last forever, Summer is a great time to enjoy them while you can.
12. Dance in the Summer Rain
Summer rain is the best. It is warm and refreshing. Your teen can spend the time to dance in the rain and experience the joy it brings.
13. Check out the concert scene
As summer heats up, so does the list of concerts in the area! Don't miss out on your favorite musical act this summer! Check out the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (formerly BB&T), the Mann, the Keswick Theater, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, and so many more great options!
14. Paint the Beauty of the Outdoors
Your teen can step outside and paint any day. Painting can be relaxing, cathartic, and enjoyable. When painting the beauty of the outdoors, your teen can express their inner-self while taking in the beauty that Jersey summers have to offer.
15. Spend Time with Friends and Family as Much as Possible
Your teen should take the time to spend with family and friends as much as possible throughout the summer. As long as they are with people they love and love them, they are sure to have a wonderful summer with tons of memories.
While your teen is making memories this summer, take a moment to schedule some senior portrait sessions. You can ensure you and your teen will have these memories frozen in time to look back upon for years to come. Reach out to me to discuss your options! During this short 15-minute chat, we cCall Lisa Mongulla photography at 609.265.1318 to schedule your portrait experience.
I am a portrait photographer located in Westampton, New Jersey. I have been photographing teens, tweens, families, newborns, and many milestone events for more than 18 years. Check out my work at the link below, and if you are interested in booking a session, please contact me!