Summer isn’t just about sunshine and iced coffee, it’s a state of mind. At Jest Quest Apparel, we believe your summer should be filled with three things: laughs, memories, and wildly questionable tan lines. Whether you’re a backyard adventurer or a road trip renegade, here are 12 fun summer activities to keep you entertained (and mildly sunburnt) all season long.

1. Backyard Barbecue Olympics

We’re talking tongs in one hand, flip-flops on your feet, and highly competitive games of “who can grill the perfect burger without crying.” Bonus points if someone shows up in a punny apron.

2. Nighttime Glow Stick Hide-and-Seek

Take the classic game of hide-and-seek, add some glow sticks, and boom, instant chaos. This one’s great for kids, adults, and anyone who enjoys tripping over lawn chairs in the dark.

3. T-Shirt Tie-Dye Party

Nothing screams “summer vibes” like tie-dyeing your own shirt… and maybe a little of the table, your arms, and your dog. For best results, start with a blank Jest Quest tee and let your questionable artistry fly.

4. Drive-In Movie Night (or DIY It!)

Grab a projector, hang a sheet, and transform your backyard into a retro movie theater. Popcorn? Required. Mosquito spray? Also required.

Suggested film genre: so-bad-it’s-good.

5. Water Balloon Dodgeball

It’s like regular dodgeball, but way messier and with way more screaming. The key to winning? An unbreakable will… and an overhand pitch like you’re back in Little League.

6. Road Trip to Nowhere

Pick a random direction, crank up your favorite playlist, and go full adventure mode. Stop at weird roadside attractions. Eat snacks you regret. Document it all. This is your Jest Quest, after all.

7. Campfire Storytelling (With a Twist)

Forget the scary stories. Try telling dad jokes dramatically around the fire. Bonus points if everyone has to wear a Jest Quest shirt while pretending it’s a dramatic monologue.

“What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese… [lightning crashes]”

8. Make a Backyard Obstacle Course

You vs. your family vs. gravity. Use pool noodles, kiddie pools, hula hoops, and a total lack of engineering knowledge. Record everything. Laugh at everyone equally.

9. Farmers Market Treasure Hunt

Turn your Sunday morning stroll into a mission. Give each person a random item to find, like “a vegetable you’ve never heard of” or “the weirdest artisan soap.” Whoever finishes first wins a free lemonade or ice cream.

10. Beach Day with a Twist

Forget sandcastles, build a sand dad joke. Carve a pun into the sand, snap a photo, and make it your summer legacy. (We’ll be judging… lovingly.)

11. Stargazing + Existential Questions

Lay on a blanket, stare at the stars, and contemplate your place in the universe… then ruin the moment with a dad joke like, “I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.”

12. Host a Pun-Themed Party

Make everyone wear a T-shirt with a pun, play games like “Guess the Groan,” and serve food with punny names. It’s like a regular party… but way more legendary.

Summer’s Not Just a Season: It’s a Jest Quest

Here at Jest Quest Apparel, we don’t just sell shirts, we fuel adventures, memories, and moments that make you laugh until you’re lightheaded. This summer, wherever your quest takes you: the backyard, the beach, or the gas station that sells frozen burritos and questionable fountain soda, bring your sense of humor and your favorite tee.

Check out our summer collection here, made for misadventures, pun-offs, and laughing until you snort.