Beating the “End of Summer Blues”

In today’s busy world, stress occurs when things we value or appreciate come to an end. This is often the case when summer is winding down and it is time to start getting our families ready for school and work.  We associate summer time with family vacations, getting active and getting a break from the stressors in our lives. It is important to cherish your summer time memories but do not let them define when you can be happy.  Instead of focusing on our summer coming to an end, we need to take a look at all the amazing opportunities that are waiting to keep us active and having fun.

Now is the time to be sitting down as a family and identifying activities that you will enjoy. When you have something to look forward to, the stress of summer coming to an end significantly drops. There are many opportunities available for the whole family within your schools and community.  For some creative ideas for you and your family, click on the links below. 

City of Saskatoon Leisure Guide
University of Saskatoon Activities Guide
City of Martensville Program Guide
City of Warman Leisure Guide
City of Humboldt Community Guide
Push2Play
Saskatchewan in motion Tools & Resources
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Programs and Services Guide

“One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter”
Henry David Thoreau