With the summer holidays underway in England, I have asked my Youth Ambassadors to share the things they like to do in their free time in order to have a Screen Free Summer.
Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing their ideas – with everything from outdoor adventures to creative indoor activities. Do keep checking back to discover new ways to unplug, unwind and make the most of the summer break.
Gabriela: “This summer I have tried lots of new water sports for the first time, that’s me knee boarding in the photo. It was a really fun and exciting way to go outside and get off my phone. At first, I was really scared to try it but then with some practice I got the hang of it and really enjoyed spending time with my friends and family, completely forgetting about screens. It was also good form of exercise, as my legs burned the next day.
“I made some really unforgettable memories – I also love how it brought all my favourite people together to try it out. It was amazing to spend so much time in nature and in the sun – a true break from screens. I hope for the rest of summer I am able to try lots more new challenges without worrying about my phone notifications.”
Rosanna: “When I am not on my phone, I like to read books – recently, I have been reading ‘How to Stop Time’ by Matt Haig, with my cat snuggled next to me. I have also been painting watercolours, drawing and doing diamond art. I also love going on long walks in the nearby countryside, playing the piano and play games with my family.
“Other times I will visit friends, and we will play Dungeons and Dragons, or go shopping, or even just go for lunch or chat at the local library. There’s lots of things to do my local community such as Beat the Streets, challenge my family to beat an escape room with me, go to the local water park if it is hot, or visit a museum about ancient history.”
