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There’s something about summer that brings up a man’s spirit of adventure. Perhaps it’s a holdover from the early days of childhood, when school would let out and a surge of freedom washed over you. The world—or at least your neighborhood—was your oyster. With ample time at your disposal, you’d inevitably make new friends, discover new things and probably get yourself in trouble a few times. But, in the end, it was a transformative experience.
Some of that wonderment gets lost as we get older. The idleness of childhood gets shelved as responsibilities accumulate. Summer is still full of hope, no matter how old you are, but we so rarely take full advantage. And if ever a year called for shedding the heaviness of the past few months, it’s this one. So get outside, feel the sun’s warmth on your face or take pleasure in the joy of night swimming.
![Summer camping illustration](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/the_handbook/living/make_a_summer_bucket_list/summer-camping-illustration.png)
This is a time for diving into new pastimes and nostalgic traditions. But if you’re not careful, the day-to-day duties will keep you busy enough to allow the whole season to slip by. So how to make sure you get out and have some fun? Do the adult thing and write it out. Make yourself a bucket list for the summer. Maybe ask your partner or family to do the same. Let that list be a guide to breaking away from the monotony, injecting some old school fun back into summer and creating new memories along the way. Your list has to reflect your own sensibilities and desires, but here are some classic summer suggestions to kickstart your list.
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