The best old-school summer activities

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Two-thirds of Americans say summer loses its magic as you get older . . . probably because EVERYTHING does. 

 

The top reasons summer isn’t as fun as an adult are too many responsibilities . . . not enough time . . . and you have to work. 

Here are the ten old-school summer activities we loved most as kids . . .

 

1.  Spending so much time with friends.  44% said it was one of the best parts of summer when they were young.

2.  Bonfires, 31%.

3.  Camping in the woods, 30%.

4.  Swimming pools, 30%.

5.  Family vacations, 27%.

6.  Family reunions, 27%.

7.  Sleepovers, 27%.

8.  Swimming in lakes, rivers, or the ocean, 25%.

9.  Playing outside all day, 25%.

10.  Camping in the backyard, 23%.