Summer activities
We have created a 10 part challenge to give you something interesting to do over the Summer and complete in your own time.
- This PDF contains 10 different activities that will test your creative limits and entertain you; from photography to comedy these activities will keep you and your friends busy.
Have a look at the videos on YouTube linked below:
- How to paint portraits with Temi. Check out how she creates a portrait and find out how to do some cartoon characters along the way.
- Making a no egg quiche - Cook along with Roz and learn how to make something that is vegan.
- Introduction to den building - See how Dylan builds dens with house hold items.
- How to speak basic Tamil – Alessandro is one of the 77 million people that speak this language, could you be another?
- How to make banana bread - Baking with Madi and use up those over ripe bananas – never to waste a banana!
- An introduction to Italian - Learn the basics with Pietro, Luca and Alessandro.
- How to sew on a button with ease - Mending your clothes with Echo.
Affordable activities online
Here is a list of some fun and mostly completely free activities for you to do and some amazing and useful skills you could gain!
There are also several ways to entertain yourself for no price at all. This affordable things to do activities list has activities ranging from learning a new language to learning how to code, to doing yoga, so much variety that YOU can choose from. It’s perfect for trying things you’ve never done before.
Let us know on social media if you try any of them out!
Affordable places to go
The links below are places in Milton Keynes which are affordable for young people. Other activities exist; let us know if you have any recommendations. (Please note we have not been paid to endorse these websites)
Organised youth groups
There are many youth organisations in Milton Keynes such as:
Leisure and sports
This relates to both outdoor and indoor leisure activities for young people.
Entertainment
This relates to entertainment venues in Milton Keynes.
Parks Trust
Most parks in Milton Keynes are free. Going on a wakeboard, kayaking and canoeing, birdwatching are some examples of outdoors activities that you can do in Milton Keynes.
Music
The Milton Keynes music faculty website has got lots of information about music in Milton Keynes.
Mental health
This is a big issue for young people which might stop them from taking part in activities. There are lots of organisations offering advice, support and information for young people on mental health.