Go to the movies
Catch one of the latest films. The box office this summer is going to be full of amazing new films, there should be something for everyone. Odeon are always running competitions so you may find yourself with a free ticket or even on the set of Harry Potter! If you're an Orange customer, Orange Wednesdays are great for you as you can get you tickets for cheaper! Odeon cinemas - www.odeon.co.uk, Cineworld - www.cineworld.co.uk and www.findanyfilm.com is a great website that allows you to search any films or any cinema.

Earn some extra money!
You'll most probably need money this summer if you want to feel independent then ask your parents if there are any jobs that may need doing around the house! Even if it's washing dishes, tidying the living room or even vacuuming you cans still earn money and every little helps! If you can think of any other jobs send us and email so we can share them with everyone.

Enter a competition you never know what you might win!
If you're flicking through a magazine and you come across a competition fill in your details but be careful and check it's genuine. Most of the time posting is free so all you need to do is make sure you don't miss the deadline! Mykindaplace.com has regular competitions running!

Hit the beach!
It wouldn't be a summer if you didn't spend the day building a sand castle and paddling in the water when the weather is nice. All you need is a towel a swimsuit and money for an ice-cream.

Read a best seller!
Now you've got so much spare time why get one of those books out that you've been meaning to read? Check out www.teenreads.com to find out all the latest on new releases authors and other book related topics.

Get cooking!
Why not try something really different and find a summer recipe off the internet and get cooking! Go to your supermarket by all the ingredients and cook up a fantastic meal for your whole family. You could even get your friends round and cook yourselves a lovely lunch! Buy a cook book from the bookstore or if you don't fancy spending your money on that root out one your mums olds ones or maybe your grandparents have a traditional family recipe they could share with you!
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