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Organizing Your Teen's Summer

By Teri Brown

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Covey says that many teens struggle in school because they don't know what they can offer the world. He believes volunteering can open tons of doors for teenagers to discover what they're really passionate about.

Putting It Together
Before you can plan out a summer, your teen has to have long-term goals in mind. As an example, if your teen is considering majoring in pre-veterinary medicine, you can approach the summer from different ways:
  • Volunteer for local animal shelters.
  • Try to find a job at a veterinarian office or a pet store.
  • Visit some colleges with good pre-veterinary programs.
  • Schedule in some down time and some family trips.

By keeping their interests in mind, you can help them plan a summer that is not only beneficial for their future, but also fun and memorable.

Helpful Tips for Planning Teen Summers
  • Help them make out some long-term goals.
  • Help them plan some short-term (by the end of summer) goals
  • Have a family meeting and discuss family trips. Pencil in any camps, mission trips or reunions that are not negotiable.
  • Does your teen need to get a job? Take into consideration their schedule and long-term goals before job hunting. This will give you a good idea of what kind of job they are looking for.
  • Remember to keep in mind deadlines for camp counseling applications, camp or travel registrations, etc.

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