With the school year ending soon and the summer right around the corner, many students are hyped and excited for another summer break. “I’m excited for this summer, our senior year summer is finally here and I’m going to live it up to the fullest,” said senior Hunter Abramson. The summer is a great time to spend time with friends, go to the beach, play some volleyball, and do other activities that our cold weather here in Minnesota doesn’t allow us to do. Many other folks will be attending numerous Minnesota Twins games at the brand new Target Field. Also the nighttimes will be filled with many bonfires as that is a hot attraction come summer.
The most anticipated event of the summer is the beach volleyball season. “I enjoy playing beach volleyball because it’s a great way to get a tan and hang out with friends,” says senior volleyball player Jack Yakowicz. Many players take their talents to Johnny Cake Ridge Park where many intense volleyball games go down in the summer. If you’re just looking for a fun time there are many beaches around the area where you can play fun pick-up games and then cool off in the lake afterwards. Some of the most popular places are Schultz Lake, Crystal Lake, and Lake Marion. If you head over to Lake Marion there are over 6 volleyball courts to play on as well as a long shore of sand and some great water to swim in. In a typical beach volleyball match you can usually play competitively or you can just play for fun. Playing for fun is good when you have a large group of people or if everyone just wants to relax and have a good time. If you are going to play competitively, games will get the most intense if you play 3 on 3. In a typical 3 on 3 match games will be played up till 21 and you must win by 2 points. If you really want to get competitive you can turn games into a 3, 5, or 7 game series. These matches get very heated as you lay bragging rights and pride on the line.
If you’re looking for something more relaxing a main attraction for Minnesotans is downtown at Target Field. Target Field is an experience you will never forget as it attracts even a fan that knows nothing about baseball. “Attending a Minnesota Twins game at Target Field was one of the most fun things I did all summer long, everything about the stadium is amazing,” says avid Twins fan Hunter Abramson. Target Field allows fans to bring in food and drinks making it a very easy place to eat at where you don’t have to put such a hurt on your wallet. If you’re planning on eating inside of the stadium there are many food choices as well. There are Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chicken Strips, French Fries, and never ending options for food at the ballpark. The other advantage of Target Field is that there are no bad seats in the stadium. Compared to the Metrodome where you may be stuck in a spot you can’t see, Target Field allows every seat a great view of the game. Another benefit of the field is that there are many open concourse areas that allow for meeting up with friends and family, and chatting with people that share the same interests as you.
Spending time with friends is a very important part of the summer as you are with them mostly all of the time. Over the summer you can make lifelong friendships with certain people and create memories that will stay with you for a lifetime. Whether you’re hanging out at a house, going swimming, playing games, or any other activity, being with friends makes these moments better. One place where you can meet many people and hang out with all of your friends is at bonfires. Many people show up at bonfires and it is a great way to spend a summer night by getting together with people, roasting some s’mores and having a good time. “Bonfires at night are one of my favorite parts about the summer, being able to get together with all your friends in one spot and enjoy the summer night, it doesn’t get better,” said senior Hunter Abramson. Many people have the same thoughts as Hunter that bonfires are one of the hottest attractions with the summer season. Another relaxing thing to do on maybe some of the bad weather days is to head out to the Mall of America. The mall is a great place to spend all the hard earned money you’ve earned from your job, whether it’s on food, accessories, or clothing. The mall is also a great place to meet up with people as well as for meeting new people. “I enjoy going to the mall for many reasons, it’s a great way to burn some time, hang out with people, as well as buying new clothing,” says senior shopper Jack Yakowicz. Even if you don’t have the time to go out to the Mall of America, the Burnsville Mall is a great secondary option. It has mostly everything the Mall of America has except it’s a little smaller and it will not be as crowded as the Mall of America is. Either way, both malls are a great way to spend your time throughout the summer.
For many guys and girls around Eastview, a great way to relax and have some fun is to go golfing. “Going golfing is a great way to use some energy and relax at the same time,” says senior golfer Jack Yakowicz. Some of the more popular courses are Valleywood, Parkview, Emerald Greens, and many others around the metro area. Most courses have a putting green and/or a driving range to sharpen your skills when you’re not on the course. When you finish your round, the clubhouse offers great food and drinks to calm yourself down after a long day of golf. Another hotspot for teens is Lifetime Fitness. While at Lifetime you’re guaranteed to see someone you know as it is always crowded with teens trying to get in a good workout. Lifetime offers weightlifting, basketball, volleyball, yoga, and the very popular hot tub. “The hot tub at Lifetime is one of my favorite and most relaxing places to go, there are always people to talk to and it’s always a good time,” says senior Hunter Abramson. If you’re looking for something competitive and intense to do, head down to the basketball courts on Monday and Wednesdays where you can jump in a game of pick-up ball. The games are usually very heated as you battle to stay on the court with a win.
The summer is right around the corner as the weather is starting to turn for the better. Along with the summer comes a great few months to spend with friends and get to know new people. With all the free time there are endless options on how to spend it and be sure to make the most of it, because before you know it the snow will again be falling and the cold weather will be back.
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