As much as we don't want to think about it, there is only about five weeks of summer left before classes start up again. Of course we want to make the best of it and have fun with our friends and family. But don't let the diminishing days put a damper to the rest of your summer. Here are a few ideas to do before classes start up in September.

Camping: Whether its in your back yard or at a camp ground, grab a few friends or family members and set up camp. Don't forget to complete it by adding some music and a campfire with smores. It's not camping without roasting some smores.

A Trip to the Beach: Take a day trip to a close beach or make it a weekend by going to one a bit further away from home. Take those final pictures in the waves with your girls (or guys) and make some fun summer memories that you can look back at throughout the year.

Day Trip: Go to a museum, an aquarium, or some place you have never been too or haven't been too in awhile. This is a great time to again before the stress of homework starts.

Go For a Hike: When it is not so hot out, go for a hike. Skinner mountain and Mt. Greylock are great places to go hiking and have a an incredible view from the top!

Visit a Waterfall: I recently visited one this past weekend. My boyfriend and two of my friends went to New York and walked to Bash Bish falls. It was beautiful with its waterfalls of clear, cool water. I think everyone should visit it at some point. It is a great place to stick you feet in the water, swim a little (technically you are not allowed too), and have a picnic on one of the rocks overlooking one of the pools of the waterfall.

Go To a Water Park: An excellent idea for one of our hot, New England days. Six Flags is always an option with it's water park and theme park.

Go Kayaking: If your a fan of the outdoors and water, take a day and go kayaking. It is very relaxing and beautiful at sunrise or sunset. There are great places to kayak all over. Kayaking up the Swift River in Belchertown is fun and relaxing with picnic and camping areas along side the water's edge. The water is clear and you can see the fish swimming below you.

See a Concert: Some, if not most areas will hold free concerts during the summer. It is a great place to go for a fun evening of mingling with friends and listening to great music.