During the summer, there are many activities that float other peoples boats, literally. But what are people’s favorite summer activities? A poll taken on the website of WJRZ, 46% of the people they interviewed would rather spend a day at the beach than any other summer activity. Another national favorite for teens is a variation of hide and seek called Manhunt. Manhunt is a very popular game for teens during the summer, according to Great Camp Games: “Manhunt is a recess favorite that can be played inside or outside.”
Let’s see what students think about summer activities at EIS. Jack Doherty, EIS eighth grader stated, “I go to Ocean City with my family. I’ve gone every year of my life. It’s so fun with good weather and atmosphere.”
People also love to spend some time at the Jersey shore. English Language Arts teacher Kim Swenson stated, “I love to go to Long Beach Island with my family, I have gone for the past eight years.”
Long Beach Island is a Jersey favorite, so many people love LBI or Ocean City,. Another plus to the Jersey shore is the boardwalk, with carnival games, delicious food, and fireworks. “The Jenkinson’s boardwalk in Point Pleasant is my favorite place in the summer. I really like the fireworks display on Thursday nights. My family also goes to Red’s seafood restaurant on the water and has lobster before we go to the beach to see the fireworks,” declared Mrs. Erin Meade, English Language Arts and Journalism teacher.
The New Jersey shore is a fun place for all, and a lot of people enjoy spending time at the beach with their never ending activities and attractions. Even though the beach is a very popular place to spend the summer, there are many more people who prefer other passtimes. Eighth grader Ben Keenan said, ¨I go to camp for six weeks, and it my favorite part of summer.”
Many kids use sleep away camp as a way to get away from home and make new relationships. Summer camps have a lot of activities, ranging from swimming in a bay to playing sports like dodgeball, all while in beautiful summer weather.
Another activity that a lot of people love in Westfield is lacrosse. Liam Rabbit,a sixth grader stated, “I love to play lax in the summer.”
Another adventurous summertime hobby is fishing. Fishing is a slow but thrilling activity; you could catch five fish in an hour or no fish at all. This sport is all about luck, but the adrenaline rush when you catch a fish makes it worth the while. Hudson Daniels, eighth grader explained, “Surf fishing is a great morning activity in the summer. If you have the equipment, all you have to do is buy some bait, and then you have a fun thing to do with some friends.”
Not every fun summer time activity that you do in the summer has to be outside. Bill, a seventh grader, enjoys spending time with his family inside: “My Dad and I play Fortnite during the summer.”
No matter your favorite activity, summer is a great time to engage in pastimes that require sunshine and warm days.
