Feature photo by: Kenya Lee- Freshman Autumn Kelly, Tiffany Smith, Danielle Arellano and Jessica Hankins are seen signing their friend’s yearbook in choir. They talked about their plans for the summer after school gets out.
Are you afraid you have no plans for the summer or not sure what to do or where to go? Here are eight fun activities to do when you have no plans on a hot Summer day.
Going to Elitches Garden theme park

“Other than working I’m going to probably go to Elitches with my girlfriend,” says Junior Johnathan Hernandez.
Elitch Gardens has been around since 1994 and has been ranked #1 in Denver Colorado as one of the best places to go so far. This is the most popular attraction to visit during the summer.
Going to a Concerts
Summer 2017 has many concert opportunities if you are looking for a fun, musical night with a great group of friends.Concerts to come include Ed Sheeran, J. Cole, Bruno Mars, Chainsmokers, and many more artists to choose from. To learn more about upcoming concerts click here.
Going to the mountains
This is a fun way to experience more with your family and friends. It’s also a place to get to know Colorado better. In the mountains you can do things like hiking, biking, or even just cruising around.
Going Swimming
Isaiah Cheeks a junior says, “I will be working and going to club practice” (Altitude)
Going for a quick swim or even making a day out of it can be a fun way to beat the heat. One can go to utah pool, beck indoor pools, etc. To find more Click Here .
Going Camping
Hot dogs on the grill, s’mores over the fire, ready or not summer is calling. Camping can be a great way to make memories this summer.
Taking Road Trips
Ready to explore more of Colorado? Check out these cool places around colorado
- East boat springs
- Estes park
- Fort collins
- Glenwood springs
For places a little closer to home: Click Here
However, Junior Anna-Stacia Smith says that she plans to enjoy her summer by relaxing. “I’m going to be sleeping and working,” says Smith.

Getting a Job
Well it’s that time again and with seniors leaving there are bound to be a lot of openings for one to get a job. Junior Marshal harshbarger says “ I will be working at dairy queen and hanging out with my friends this summer”
Just like Cheeks, freshman Payton Gable will also being working as a babysitter and apart from that she will apply to the Denver School of the Arts high school.
Going to Carnivals
Carnivals are coming to town, so that means it’s cotton candy and live music time. Here are just a few of the Carnivals that are occurring during the summer.
Summer is a great time to relax and unwind with friends, family, or even just by yourself. There are many more activities to do during this Summer. For more information you can click on these following links:
http://www.colorado.com/articles/summer-activities-colorado-ski-resorts http://www.alps-rentals.com/activities_summer.php
https://skyaboveus.com/camping/camping-activities-fun-things-to-do-when-camping