50 things to do before you head off to college
- Go to the drive-in movies. Check out the drive-in theater at the Compuware Complex in Plymouth at http://summerdrivein.com.
- Go camping with your friends at Bishop Lake Campground or various campgrounds on the west side of the state.
- Have a Walmart scavenger hunt with a group of bffs.
- Go fly a kite with your friends at Kensington Park.
- Spend time with your family.
- On a sunny summer day, run through the sprinklers.
- Go to a music festival/concert, such as Mo-Pop in Detroit or Common Ground in Lansing.
- Volunteer at an animal shelter. The Howell Humane Society is located on Dorr Road, check it out at http://humane-livingston.org/.
- Bring the old folks home-baked cookies. Don’t hesitate to start up a conversation with the elderly; you may learn a lot from their wisdom.
- Go to the zoo. You can go to a smaller zoo like the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing or a larger zoo like the Detroit Zoo.
- On a rainy day, visit an aquarium https://www.visitsealife.com/michigan/.
- Get a tarp, a hill, and a hose, and set up your own slip-n-slide.
- Have a tie-dye themed party. You can make your own shirts, socks and blankets.
- Host a murder-mystery party. Find some ideas at https://www.nightofmystery.com.
- Have bonfires. They are a fun, relaxed, and easy way to make great memories.
- Dance in the rain like nobody’s watching.
- Grab your camera and head out on a quest with an unknown destination.
- Spend time with your siblings. Believe it or not, you will miss them when you leave.
- Go canoeing,
- and kayaking,
- and tubing.
- Try paddleboarding- Check out the available rentals at Kensington Lake Park. http://www.metroparks.com/Boating.
- Get donuts from Mom and Pop’s Bakery in downtown Howell and eat the whole box.
- Write letters to extended family, and let them know about your future.
- Create your own TED talk, or record yourself expressing your legacy.
- Play a game of pick up baseball.
- Go pool-hopping.
- Swim in the dark.
- Visit your local beach (make sure to check for e-coli).
- Visit the waterpark at Kensington.
- Hike the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, or take a dune buggy ride.
- Have a movie marathon with friends. Make sure to watch all of your favorite series!
- It’s never be too early to start shopping for dorm room materials. Look at Pinterest for inspiration and Target for supplies.
- Visit somewhere you have never been.
- Visit the Detroit Institute of Arts. http://www.dia.org.
- Attend Minor League Baseball games. Check out the Lansing Lugnuts.
- Go mud bogging. Try Perkins Mud Bog.
- Watch a free movie at Thompson Lake http://www.howellrecreation.org/special-events-calendar/.
- Play laser tag with friends. Try Castaway Cafe or Zap Zone.
- Go to Howell Melon Fest. Sign up for the Melon Run or see the weekend’s events at http://www.howellmelonfestival.com/.
- Go to Balloonfest during June 24, 25, and 26. More information on this event can be found at http://www.michiganchallenge.com/.
- Go bowling at the Howell Bowl-E-Drome. They have great specials and open bowling times. http://www.bowledrome.com.
- Go to Rollerama and practice your sick skating skills. You’ll never know when they will come in handy.
- Go to Great Escape. Don’t forget they have go-karting and whirly ball! http://www.greatescapefun.com/activities.html
- Go geocaching. What is geocaching you ask? Here is all you need to know: https://www.geocaching.com/play.
- Stay healthy and go for a nice summer jog. Bring your dog for safety.
- Teach yourself a new trick. Example: how to juggle.
- Get a new pet. Be creative because even bearded dragons need a good home.
- Go fishing. Either catch-and-release style or a backyard fish fry.
- Most importantly, spend as much time as you can with the people you care about because before you know it, you’ll be moving out of your comforting hometown and into a brand new city.
