Our Top Ten List For Summer Fun

By Nathalie De Jesus, Jennifer Luu, and Baby Johnson

We are so glad that the summer is finally here! There are so many things that you can do over the summer vacation. For those who needs some ideas, we even have a top 10 list of things that you can do.

1.Go to the pool. Some of the pools to check out this summer (if you don’t have your own pool or know someone who does) are: Lyons Pool, West Brighton Pool, or the Tottenville Pool, to name a few. All of the pools listed are open as of June 25 (and stay open until Labor Day). General hours are 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.

2.Check out a theme park. New Jersey’s Great Adventure or Hershey Park(June 1- August 27, 10 am-10 pm) and Dorney Park (June 1- August 31 10am-10 pm in Pennsylvania), both in Pennyslvania.

3.Go on vacation. Our favorite places to check out are Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Bahamas.

4.Go on a cruise or boat ride. It doesn’t have to be far away, you can even ride the Staten Island Ferry, which is FREE!

5.Do a project: If you’re creative, you can do some arts and crafts. If you’re looking for arts and crafts ideas, look on-line or check out local stores, such as Staples, CVS, Family Dollar or Michael’s.

6.Go to the beach- South Beach is on Staten Island and is our local favorite.

7.Ride your bike. Go right in your neighborhood or go to a nearby park.

8.Shop at the mall: The Staten Island Mall (2655 Richmond Ave.) isn’t too far away. There is also Roma Shopping Plaza, (3555 Victory Blvd) and Woodrow Shopping Plaza (655 Rossville Ave). Most of these places are easy to get to by bus (like the S78 which takes you to the mall).

9.Get a manicure and pedicure- There is Annie’s Nail Salon (11 Holden Blvd. Apt. # B), Nail Salon (1975 Victory Blvd.), Nail 21 (1145 Bay Street).10. Go to the movies- Our favorite theater is United Artists Theatres (2474 Forest Ave), at Atrium Cinemas (680 Arthur Kill Road), Hylan Plaza (107 Mill Road)If you still have nothing to do, we have other ideas for you. Some of those ideas include going on the computer, if you have one at home. If you don’t, go to the local library (check out the hours first). Hope you’ll have a fun-filled vacation!