As our beloved seniors finish their time at the school, it is important that they make the most of their last summer together before leaving for college. The summer before college is more than just a break — it’s the final chapter of high school and the beginning of something new. It’s a time to soak in the familiar, make memories with your closest friends, and cross a few unforgettable hometown experiences off your list before everyone heads off in different directions. Whether you’re looking for adventure, sentimentality, or just some good laughs, this bucket list is your guide to making the most of your last summer at home.
1. Have a bonfire at the beach
2. Host a backyard BBQ and pool party
3. Eat an In-N-Out double-double in your cap and gown
4. Learn how to paddleboard and surf
5. Attempt singing karaoke in Koreatown
6. Wake up at the crack of dawn and polar plunge at the beach
7. Make a short film/vlog of your favorite moments from high school
8. Visit a local bookstore
9. Write a letter or email to your friends’ future selves
10. Create a mood board for your college dorm room
11. Make a summer scrapbook to share between you and your friends
12. Thrift a pair of jeans (just like in “The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants”)
13. Take vintage-inspired photo booth pics in your cap and gown
14. Make a time capsule and bury it under your house
15. Take a road trip to Joshua Tree or Big Bear with your friends
16. Go to a Dodgers game and eat a Dodger Dog and nachos
17. Get matching permanent bracelets or anklets with your friends
18. Visit every major Los Angeles neighborhood in a day
19. Throw a goodbye party potluck with your extended family
20. Visit all the meaningful places you grew up in
21. Sneak out with your siblings and get dessert
22. Catch a summer tan
23. Do a food crawl of all your favorite restaurants
24. Spend as much time as you can playing with your dog
25. Get lunch with your favorite teacher
26. Revisit your elementary school and say hi to your old teachers
27. Enjoy your last Hailey Bieber smoothie from Erewhon
28. Clean out your closet and refresh it for college
29. Remind your parents how much you love them
