This post is going to be mostly geared towards teenagers themselves or parents that have a teenager. Trust me, as a parent, you probably have your teen coming up to you all the time and telling you how bored they are. If this is the case, below I’m going to list some things that teens can do to have some fun in the sun this summer and these things are also budget-friendly.

#1. Make your own ice cream.

Ice cream is a summer time staple, but have you ever thought about making your own? If not, you should consider it, because homemade ice cream tastes amazing and it’s not expensive to make. Plus, it will give you something to do.

#2. Have a garage sale.

This will give you the chance to de-clutter your room, plus you’ll make a few extra bucks in the process. You could use the extra money to go shopping for new clothes, go to a movie, etc…

#3. See a movie in theaters.

Call up some of your friends and see if they want to go to the theater and watch a flick with you. You’ll have a great time, especially if the movie is in 3D.

#4. Go to the beach.

The beach is always fun and it’s completely free. Invite some friends to go with you to the beach and you’ll have an even better time.

#5. Get a job.

A job will give you something to do and you’ll make some cash.

#6. Go for a hike.

Why not explore some hiking trails in your area? Once again, you could invite some friends to go with you.

#7. Go to the park or a playground.

I don’t care how old you get, you can still have some fun at a playground or a park.

#8. Start your own garden.

Why not start your own garden and grow your own food? A garden can be a great way to get some exercise and it will also put you in a better mood.

#9. Go to the mall.

Why not just go to the mall and walk around for a little while? No one says you have to have money to go to the mall. Also, you could invite some friends to accompany you.

#10. Hop in a pool.

Do you have a pool at your home? If so, you could jump right in it. If not, you could maybe ask one of your friends that have a pool if they would like to go swimming. If  all else fails, you could always go to a public pool.

#11. Have a sleep over.

Invite some of your friends over to your house and have a sleep over. You could watch movies together, play video games, board games, etc…

#12.  Make your own movie.

Do you have access to a camera? If so, you could try getting some of your friends together and making your own movie.