Fun Indoor Summer Break Activities For Teens

Not everyone is cut out for the outdoors. While you may have your choices and limitations, there is no restriction on having fun; especially after the gruelling exam sessions. Whoever said that summer vacation is for outdoorsy pursuits had no idea of Gen Alpha’s preferences with regards to leisure amusement. So, to cater to this group of young adults who do not wish to step out of the comfort of air-conditioned apartments, here are some fun activities that they would love to take part in during this summer holiday.

Scavenger Hunt

Yes, it sounds like an outdoor activity, but you can make it an indoor game too. A scavenger hunt is a very popular indoor fun game that is popular globally. This is an activity where you are supposed to find all the items which are mentioned on a particular list inside a room. These items, known as treasures are hidden and have to be found with the help of cues. Players have to decipher the meaning of the clue chits and collect as many treasures they can. Those who find most of the hidden treasures are the winners.

What You Will Learn: To develop observation skills and enhance the awareness of your surroundings. Increased quick thinking and decision-making abilities. It will also encourage teamwork and trust as one can’t look for “treasure” everywhere at the same time. Above all it's entertaining all in the comfort of shade with cool drinks and some munchies to share.

Pottery

This one’s for those who don’t mind getting a bit messy. When was the last time you played with clay and mud? This will give you that opportunity with a chance to be creative as well. You can organise a workshop at your home or a visit to a potter’s studio. The expert can guide you on how to get the clay ready for moulding, explain to you the science behind the wheel aiding the process of making clay artefacts as well as the art of making something beautiful out of clay.

What You Will Learn: Patience! Pottery helps with fine motor skills and to get it right, you will need patience and focus. You will also learn to hone the “never give up” attitude. Pottery experts have a specific technique to mould the clay the way they want. You can learn that too, and in turn imbibe the virtues of creative thinking, aesthetic sensibility and good timing.

Cook Party

This activity would be the perfect time to get involved in daily household chores. Learn various techniques of making a good meal. Sign up for a cooking class, or ask mama or your cook to help you learn a couple of your favourite food recipes. Invite your friends over and cook a meal together. From chopping to sauteing and even baking you can learn all that you want to. Not all at once though and of course with supervision and safety measures taken care of.

What You Will Learn: Cooking is an important life skill. It is like working in a chemistry lab, making a witch’s potion, albeit with a more delicious taste. Right from discipline in chopping to understanding safety while working on the stove, you are in for some major training in lifeskills.

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Karaoke Night

How can we give the good old Karaoke Night a miss? If you can get permission to have a projector or a TV, other than the snacks and drinks to hydrate yourself after crooning to your favourite numbers, you have everything you need to host a karaoke party. You definitely don’t need a fancy machine or even microphones. Thanks to endless karaoke-style videos you can access on YouTube you don't require an actual set up.

Your guests can volunteer to sing duets or group songs or even perform solos. If parents are present, they may join the kids too. Don’t forget to encourage the shy ones, there’s nothing like a trusted group who can build confidence and help them enjoy themselves as well. Those who do not like to sing can be persuaded to play an instrument of their choice. But remember to not overdo the persuasion - that can dampen the spirit of the game altogether.

What You Will Learn: Of course it becomes the first step to know if you want to pursue a career in music. It also encourages camaraderie - your friends will know they can be themselves in front of you – complete with shortcomings and all.

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Dress Up Nights or Cosplay

Young children have dress up days and the teenagers can have their own ComiCon evening. The popular comic convention is usually enjoyed by grown ups, but you can make this your own fictional wonderland by inviting your friends for an evening dressed as their favourite fictional character. For a cosplay night, you can show up as any character you like, for instance Spiderman, Thor, Wonder Woman or even Rapunzel. You can also create your own fictional character and design costumes. Games can include a fun make-believe combat with your friends. You can combine this activity with Karaoke Night or Treasure Hunt as well to make it more fun.

What You Will Learn: If you’re creating your own character - there is of course creativity of thought, imagination, and design (when you make your own costume), resourcefulness (in getting the costume together). Teamwork - when you help each other in getting the right costume ready for the Cosplay Night

Indoor hobbies and activities need not be limited to reading and painting, there is so much more you can do within the comfort of your home. So wait no more. Start planning your summer break now!