20 Fun Activities for Teens During the Summer: (Ideas by teen blogger Eric Porteous) Backyard camping. Chutes and Ladders Tournament. Volunteer some of your time for that 'Cause' you 'liked' on Facebook. Create a short movie or documentary. Christmas in July. Whiffle Ball Homerun Derby. Help with younger kids at community club or church. Slip and Slide races. Make a photo collage of favorite memories. Learn something new. Miniature Golf Tournament. (Make your own course) Water balloon fight. Find a fun job (like umpiring for Little League) Backwards Day. (Eat dessert first, etc.) Photo scavenger hunt. Host your own 'Minute to Win It' game show. Invent a new game in the pool. Create new food/beverage concoctions.* Read or write for fun. (Draw your own illustrations) Be a counselor at summer camp (or with siblings*). (*idea added by compiler)