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Volleyball

It’s a summer staple and great way to show off that “beach bod.” If you don’t have a beach bod, it’s a great place to scout half naked chicks (or guys, if that’s your thing). Regardless, it’s a fun game to play.

Go-Karting/Bumper Cars

If NASCAR is consider a sport, so is Go-Karting in my book. Sure, driving in general (especially on campus) is frustrating, but that’s only because you aren’t (legally) allow to hit people with your vehicle. The speed ceiling of your Go Kart/Bumper car may be limited, but it’s still entertaining (and legal) to race around like a wild (albeit, relatively slow driving) maniac. Note: Mario Kart does not count as Go Karting; get off the couch, you lazy bum.

Go To A Theme Park

Six Flags Great America, Cedar Point, King’s Island. The Midwest is ridiculously packed with solid rollercoasters for your riding pleasure. Whether your thing is a 400 foot vertical plunge or a steel inverted coaster, Cedar Point is probably where you want to go. Make sure you plan your trip for the middle of the week, however, because a lot of people go there and you don’t wanna wait in line for any longer than you have to if you plan on riding all 17 rollercoasters (and the many other thrill rides).

Baseball/Softball

Summer is the perfect time to partake in America’s national pastime. Baseball’s popularity may have fizzled out a bit following steroid scandals a few years back, but with the Cubs in first place, there’s no better time to take up the game again. Get a group of friends together and hit up the nearest baseball diamond. Be wary, however, you will have to work your game around summer junior baseball league games. Live baseball is great exercise and and fun way to take your mind off of your fantasy baseball box score. If you can’t get enough friends together, just play catch. If you have no friends, go to the batting cages.

Frisbee Golf

Yes, yes, people who walk around with a backpack full of Frisbees look stupid. Those people are ruining the fun of the game. I strongly feel that people who ultra-competitively play Frisbee Golf have no place on the course. There’s a reason the game is considered a “stoner’s sport” in most areas – it is highly relaxing to play, it is a great way to kill some time and playing is utterly free. All you need is a distance driver, which will set you back about 10-15 bucks, and you’re ready to go (I recommend investing in an Innova Frisbee ,specifically the Wraith distance driver). Actually, you might want to buy a putter too. The game is extremely easy to play and there are courses all over Illinois. Just Google your area to find the nearest Frisbee Golf course.

Other suggestions: canoeing, rock climbing and soccer.

Final note: I hate soccer.