Gym, Tan...Library? Conquer boredom this summer!
June 25, 2012 | Soheli | Comments (0)
Summer is just around the corner and the school year is quickly winding down. Most teens are excited about leaving school behind, but if you're already wondering what to do with your time, here are some ideas - you may even want to have your family and friends along for some of these activities!
1. Come into a library! If you're not already a library customer, be sure to drop by any of our locations, register for a free library card, and ask about summer programs for teens. Every branch has something different, and you can also check out program listings online if you're looking for something specific. For example, at the Cedarbrae branch, we're having a free workshop to make your own racerback tank top.
Be sure to keep reading this summer by getting into Word Out. The official launch is June 27, and will feature best-selling author Kelley Armstrong and the chance to win tons of awesome prizes!
2. Check out online resources designed just for you! You may be stuck on Facebook and Twitter, but there are tons of other interesting and helpful sites online too. For example, if you're a newcomer youth, you may want to check out some of these sites: Positive Spaces is an initiative to help newcomer youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or questioning. New Youth is an online community for newcomer youth who are interested in finding out more about all types of things, from finding a job, to buying a first car like Erin, and more. The Toronto District School Board also has some Newcomer Services for Youth in two locations; one in Scarborough and one in North York.
YES is a youth employment agency that helps connect employers and potential employees. If you're more interested in racking up some volunteer hours while you're off this summer, be sure to get started with Volunteer Toronto or Charity Village.
3. Get active! There are indoor pools available throughout Toronto, usually at schools or community centres. Check out listings online to find one close to you. If you'd prefer to be outside, there are outdoor pools as well. If you'd rather hop on a bike, there are some great bike trails out there, and if you're a real enthusiast, check out this young Torontonian's biking trek from Toronto to Montreal!
4. Soak in some culture! Toronto is an amazing city to be in this summer! There's the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, a free film festival from the National Film Board of Canada, and a whole bunch of Canada Day celebrations, including the one at Mel Lastman Square. Look for more events and celebrations throughout the city by checking out the full list.
There is a whole lot to do and experience this summer, so while you can complain about it being too hot, you definitely can't complain about being bored!
Have other ideas of fun stuff to do this summer? Add them to the comments and let us know!