The newness of summer has worn off. The 4th of July and Pioneer Day have come and gone. Maybe you’re back from summer vacation or have accomplished your ABC’s of Summer (see earlier post). What now? Summer can be a great time to learn new skills because there are often big chunks of unstructured time. So here is a list of skills to pick up before summer is over. Which will you choose?
Archery. Get a bow and arrows, set up a target, and practice until you are good at it.
Dog Training. Work on tricks with your pooch or a neighbor’s dog.
Emergency Preparedness. Put together a 72 Hour Kit.
Fishing. Practice your casting at a local pond.
Guitar. Learn basic chords and teach yourself to play a few songs.
Home Repairs. If there is something that needs fixing, learn how to do it yourself.
Ice skating. Don’t wait until winter to master this skill!
Juggling. Now is your chance! Start with two balls and work up.
Kite-Flying. Practice getting your kite up and letting it soar.
Languages. Get the free Duolingo app and start learning a foreign language.
Make-Up. Learn to do it like a pro. Or learn Special FX make-up for Halloween.
Needlepoint. Start now on a needle point project to have it ready for Christmas.
Photography. Look up online tutorials and then start taking pics with your cellphone.
Quilting. Connect with someone older who can teach you this special skill.
Rag Rug Making. Take old t-shirts and sheets and make them into a cool rug.
Shooting. Whether it’s a BB Gun or more, learning to shoot is a great life skill.
Tie Dye. This actually takes some practice and know-how to turn out amazing.
Up-cycling. What can you make from used objects around your house?
Video Making. Film your adventures and edit them into sharable video.
Woodcarving. Start with a spoon and work up to something more elaborate.
X-periment. Look up fun experiments and try them at home.
Yoga. Namaste! Learn some poses to help rejuvenate your spirit.
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