May Question of the Month Reader Responses

How Will Your Kids Spend Summer Break?

For many kids, summer break equals time for fun in the sun—and a great time to engage in a variety of activities and events available only when the weather is warm. Whether spending time at the pool, at summer camp or just enjoying some “down time” with friends and family, summer break offers a welcome change of pace and a chance to focus on different interests and activities that often fall to the wayside during the school year.

Our May Question of the Month asked you to share how your kids will spend their summer break and we found that our readers love to make the most of the summer months. Over 35% said that they will use the time out of school for a family getaway, either within Oklahoma or out-of-state. The unstructured days of summer were a big bonus for over 26% of responders, with the fun, rest and relaxation playing a large role in summer planning. Classes and activities were the third highest response, with 18% saying that you will enjoy as many activities as possible this summer.

Here are some of our reader’s responses:

• " Because the school year is so hectic, we spend like to spend summers relaxing on family trips." — Tiffanie C. , Mustang
• " Bowling and seeing movies and eating out" — Kerrie G, , Oklahoma City
• " Camps, local activities, vacations…we do a variety of things in the summer " — Michelle W. , Norman
• " Church camps, VBS, Bowling tickets, Lake trips, and vacation trips " — Karen D. , Harrah
• " Enjoying spending time with family and friends at the pool and playing in the neighberhood! " — Kerrie G. , Oklahoma City
• " Every Saturday as a family we try and explore different places and events Oklahoma has to offer. " — Candice P. , Norman
• " Everything we do encourages learning and growth, even in the summer. " — Jana B. , Blanchard
• " Fun in the sun-love it " — Julie C. , Oklahoma City
• " Go to camps, mission trips and volunteer at several places " — Sharon P. , Oklahoma City
• " Going to daycare field trips, I have to work this summer. " — Amanda B. , Newalla
• " Going to the lake, family reunions, etc. " — Amy C. , Jones
• " He spends a lot of time with his Great Grandparents in Alabama during the summer " — Joan B. , Tinker AFB
• " He’s only 3 so we’ll just be soaking up the sun and playing outside more than usual. " — Joanna M. , Guthrie
• " I have my son read, do math, and keep a journal + we go swim, visit the zoo " — Celina L. , Norman
• " I just want my children to experience, learn and above all have fun with what ever summer brings us. " — Stephanie M. , Oklahoma City
• " I plan on working 4 days a week this summer. So we will be taking some day trips to do things aroun " — Jennifer M. , Oklahoma City
• " I teach at a local elementary and love my job! But, I love summers off with my sons, too! " — Angie W. , Choctaw
• " Local trips like robbers cave and Medicine Park.. go to White Water alot " — Michelle A. , Shawnee
• " Lots of outdoor activities " — Sarah E. , Midwest City
• " Love time together away from the usual routine! " — Lisa M. , Oklahoma City
• " Love to visit different parts of Oklahoma " — Elizabeth H. , Del City
• " Me and my son love to go camping and hiking in different aresa throughout Oklahoma " — Jody B. , Wellston
• " My 8 year old daughter is big on getting prepared fot the next school year. So we have home smrschl. " — Candice C. , Oklahoma City
• " My child attends the YMCA summer camp every year. She loves to be able to go outside. " — Takanisha W. , Oklahoma City
• " my child is only 5 months old so she’s going to be learning to sit up by herself. " — Melissa C. , Prague
• " My children go to daycare like they do during the schoolyear " — Rachel C. , Edmond
• " My Dad is sick and we like to go on trips when he’s up to it. Creating memories for the kids. " — Hannah R. , Del City
• " My daughter’s expecting,has a two son, so our trips will be small, but together with family " — Vickie W. , Oklahoma City
• " My husband is a school teacher, so with Daddy home, every day is a new adventure! " — Lauren S. , Oklahoma City
• " My kids love falls creek! also will attend soccer camps " — Michelle C. , Edmond
• " Occasional day trips and visiting museums, a few classes, but mostly unstructured " — Bridgett K. , Norman
• " Our family lives for travel. Now that my son is four, it is the perfect time to really get into it. " — Marijah A. , Oklahoma City
• " Our family plans one vacation for the summer. Then the rest of the time enjoying eachother! " — Chantel W. , Edmond
• " Since he’s only 25 months old, we’ll do our normal thing: exploring the world around us. " — Erin M. , Del City
• " Spending time together " — Amanda B. , norman
• " Surprising our kiddos with a road trip to Disneyworld! " — Rebekah N. , Midwest City
• " Swimming lessons, baseball, travel, camps " — Lauren F. , Oklahoma City
• " Taking a college class over the summer " — Phil L. , Yukon
• " Visiting family out of state " — Kristina B. , norman
• " I want to get my grandson ready for kindergarten " — Mary D. , Oklahoma City
• " We always enjoy short weekend trips around the state in between summer camps and swimming! " — Ronda D. , Del City
• " We are camping at Lake Eufaula and plan to take a few other day or weekend trips in state " — Misty B. , Edmond
• " We create a patchwork of camps, visits to family, & alternate weeks at home & at Dad’s. " — Linda D. , Norman
• " We do about 8 weeks of camps. " — Elizabeth D. , Oklahoma City
• " We don’t have to follow a schedule and can wake up whenever we want. " — Kasey G. , Oklahoma City
• " we enjoy family camping " — Mary O. , Moore
• " We have recently moved to OK from Mi and will spend the summer exploring this fantastic State!!! " — Natalie A. , Edmond
• " We like to participate in all of the above activities. " — Nancy V. , Oklahoma City
• " We love doing family activities around the metro, swimming, zoo. amusement park.etc. " — Dianna S. , Edmond
• " We love to explore Oklahoma State parks and other hidden treasures of our state. " — Natalie C. , Oklahoma City
• " We love to take a trip to a new state each year, visit a new place in OK, and visit family in Iowa. " — Rhonda M. , Mustang
• " We love to travel! " — Michelle P. , Oklahoma City
• " We love visiting places we haven’t been to in our state and visiting family and friends out of state " — Deanna A. , El Reno
• " We try to see family and local things. We want to try and have fun even though we are on a budget! " — Shawnee R. , Yukon
• " We try to visit at least one new town or State each year. My kids also enjoy going to summer camp. " — Rebecca M. , Moore
• " We use to spend the summer back & forth at the lake, but not this summer thanks to gas prices. " — Sarah S. , Yukon
• " We will be involved in our annual family reunion in Branson. " — Traci M. , Moore
• " We will be taking lots of road trips in Oklahoma this summer, plus a fun trip to Six Flags! " — Kimberli A. , Newalla
• " We will go to Lake Eufaula as much as possible and maybe other places, possibly Robbers Cave. " — Rosanna R. , Midwest City
• " We will just hang out and enjoy eachothers company " — Sarah M. , Oklahoma City
• " We will spend as much time as possible at our lake house at Grand Lake. " — Sarah H. , Oklahoma City
• " We’ll be going to Arizona and California! Disneyland here we come! " — Lyndsey S. , Yukon
• " We’ll be going to the Dominican Republic, camping in Oklahoma, and seeing other new places in OK. " — Rachel H. , Choctaw
• " What really creates a curious learner is new experiences " — Aimee M. , Moore
• " Whatever activities that are free, we attend it. Mostly my kids will be volunteering in the library " — Jeannie T. , Edmond
• " With a teenager who works now, it is hard to schedule time to just hang out…looking forward to it " — Michelle C. , Oklahoma City