As this term comes to an end, you have two weeks free of classrooms and uniforms up your sleeve. However it can be tricky to think of things to do each day, and it’s too easy to waste the days away doing nothing. It can also be hard for your parents to keep you occupied, as they juggle work and attempt to find activities that won’t break the bank. 

To help conquer any boredom, we’ve listed out sixty simple yet fun ideas for how to make the most of your time these school holidays.

If you’re a foodie…

1. Learn to cook a recipe. 

2. Treat your family to a homemade breakfast in bed.  

3. Host a high tea for friends. 

4. Start your own mini garden in your backyard. 

5. Taste a variety of snacks from different countries. 

6. Try your hand at making your own kombucha. 

7. Visit a farmer’s market. 

8. Binge-watch Masterchef NZ.  

9. If the weather is playing its part, go for a picnic. 

10. Get takeaways with friends and have everyone order on behalf of another person. 

If you’re wanting to get active…

1. Go for a hike somewhere new. 

2. Choreograph your own TikTok dance. 

3. Learn to skateboard.

4. Set yourself a number of steps to hit each day. 

5. Try your hand at fishing. 

6. Sign up for a fun run or walk. 

7. Take your dog to the park to play. 

8. Become an expert yogi thanks to YouTube yoga tutorials.  

9. Make an obstacle course in your backyard.  

10. Instead of driving, try biking to visit friends or when popping to the shops.

If you love getting creative…

1. Start your own YouTube channel. 

2. Buy a disposable film camera and take a photo each day.  

3. Practice some unique makeup looks. 

4. Paint your nails. 

5. Press some flowers into a cute notebook. 

6. Make your own key rings using shrink plastic. 

7. Invent your own board game. 

8. Create a funky collage using magazine cutouts.  

9. Produce your own podcast. 

10. Try out a ‘paint by numbers’ artwork. 

If you’re needing some self-care…

1. Start a daily gratitude journal.  

2. Design a mood board that visualises your goals for the year. 

3. Spend some time with your grandparents.

4. Volunteer for a charity. 

5. Set yourself a reading challenge. 

6. Make your own face mask and have a spa day from home. 

7. Take some time to learn about your whanau history.  

8. Clean out your wardrobe and donate any clothes you no longer wear. 

9. Handwrite letters to send to friends and family to remind them how much you love them. 

10. Dedicate ten minutes of each day to meditation.

If you’re wanting to have a laugh…

1. Go to an op-shop with friends and each style one another. 

2. Host a Charades night. 

3. Recruit your friends for an evening of Jackbox games.  

4. Watch some teen-friendly stand-up comedy on YouTube. 

5. Have a dance party in the lounge. 

6. Coordinate a slumber party movie marathon of all your fave romcoms.

7. Organise a board game night at home with your family and watch the chaos unfold.  

8. Recreate your favourite music video. 

9. Make your way through all episodes of Guy William’s show ‘New Zealand Today’.  

10. Find a cute costume for your pet. 

If you’re wanting to challenge yourself…

1. Try learning a new language.  

2. Start a side hustle. 

3. Begin each morning with Wordle, Worldle, or Heardle.  

4. Set a fitness goal to meet (e.g., running 3km in a certain time). 

5. Learn to say your mihi or pepeha.  

6. Apply for a part-time job. 

7. If you’re eligible, work towards earning your driver’s licence.  

8. Go for a polar plunge at the beach.  

9. Teach your pet a trick. 

10. Attend a pottery class.