Attention: This is historical material, frozen in time. This was used by the Pickett family during the Summer of 2023. Links may not work.
https://bookriot.com/ultimate-guide-books-reluctant-readers-ages-14-15/
https://www.the-instillery.com/story/5-binge-worthy-books-for-teens-who-hate-to-read
https://www.npr.org/2012/08/07/157795366/your-favorites-100-best-ever-teen-novels
Go to the Beach (Lake Forest or Lake Bluff) ✅✅P
Six Flags
Bike Ride ✅✅
Go out to eat (Egg Harbor, Silo, etc.) ✅ ✅
Sunset Park
Picnic
Lemonade Stand
Volunteer-Service Project
Dairy Queen
Kickball/Baseball Game
(Mrs. B Was Definitely Typing This 😉)
Plant a Garden
Trampoline
Creative Writing
Paint Rocks
Swim at Picketts Pool ✅
Farmers Market
Estate Sale, Yard Sale, Garage Sale
Antique or Thrift Store ✅
Something in DTWN Chicago
Build a Lego Set
Historical Research Project
End of Summer Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Scrapbook with pictures and descriptions of summer adventures