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Making Summer Friendships Last  by: Deborah Shelton Summertime isn’t just about getting dirty, staying up all night, playing in the rain, and going off to camp--It’s about meeting new people. Follow these tips to turn your vacation acquaintances into lifelong friends. 1. Summer Memory Book Make the summer last forever by preserving memories in a special book. Fill the plastic sleeves of a photo album with photos, ticket stubs, sections of road maps from summer trips, and other mementos. When you’re finished, exchange memory books with your closest summer buddy. 2. Picture Postcards Keep in touch with vacation friends by sending picture postcards. Scan summer photos and print them on cardstock paper, 4 per page. Use scissors to cut individual cards. On the blank side, include your friend’s address, your return address, and a postage stamp. Don’t forget to write a cool message! 3. Pen Pal Club Start your own pen pal club! Swap addresses with your new friends and make a commitment to keep in touch. Be creative— don’t limit yourself to writing letters. Send an inexpensive gag gift every so often, or an audiotape letter. Send lists of your favorite things. For instance, one month send your pen pals a list of your 20 favorite movies, and then compare your lists. No matter how you decide to keep in touch, don’t let summer friendships end when summer ends. About The Author Deborah Shelton is a mother, freelance writer, and author of the brand new book, "The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little Ones." Visit Deborah's website for more family-friendly ideas: http://www.fiveminuteparent.com deborah@fiveminuteparent.com This article was posted on July 14, 2003   View More Videos from the "Kids and Teens" category: Bands - Chest Press How to Dance the Shuffle What is Upside Down Fitness for Kids Groove it down   Read More Articles from the "Kids and Teens" Category: Driver Education for Teens in St. Louis by Lynn Fugaro History of World of Warcraft by Hunter Crowell Kid’s Designer Wears Trends by Jasica Thomas Dance Shoes And Apparel by Ms. CiCi Kick Start Your Mentor Program and Stop the Bullies! by Pau;a McCoach Young Teens Get Themselves Enrolled Into Acting Classes by Andrew Johnson What To Do When Your Little Girl Leaves Home by Craig Garber Teenagers and Drugs - Stage of Exploration and Experimentation by Adam Rise The History Of Hello Kitty by Mads Phikamphon Of Drugs and Youth by Billy I Ahmed << Back to "Kids And Teens" Index

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