10 Fun Things to do on Your Time Off

Lucy Schneider and Lydia Cahill walking in Downtown Plymouth.

Carly Cahill

Lucy Schneider and Lydia Cahill walking in Downtown Plymouth.

Carly Cahill, Reporter
March 23, 2018

What do you do on half-days? Some upcoming half days are June 14th and 15th, also there is no school March 30th- April 6th, and May 28th.  Whether you hang out with family or friends, here are ten fun and popular places middle school students go on their time off.

  1. Panera: many West Middle School students can be found here on half-days.
  2. Jimmy Johns: it is a popular restaurant for West students because it is easy and fast.
  3. Kellogg Park: a great place to relax with your family or friends.
  4. Theaters: some popular showings at local theaters are Peter Rabbit, A Wrinkle in Time, Early Man, Jumanji, and The Greatest Showman.
  5. 3 and Up: an electronic-free board game lounge with a snack bar and over 1,000 games! Drop-in admission is seven dollars per person, 774 Starkweather St, Plymouth, MI 48170.
  6. Skatin Station: a rollerblading/skating rink located at 8611 Ronda Dr, Canton, MI 48187
  7. Zap Zone: it is a game center compete with laser tag, bumper cars, rollerskating, a playzone, glow golf, mini bowling, go carts, and much more. Locations at zap-zone.com.
  8. Starbucks: a popular coffeehouse to warm up in the cold.
  9. Airtime: a trampoline and game park guaranteed to overturn your energy.
  10. Parks: Plymouth has many cool parks you can check out, ride your bike or walk for good exercise.

A popular place for West Middle School students to go is DTP. Isabella Tulchinsky, 7th grader at West Middle School, said “On half days a popular place for students to go is DTP; especially Panera and Starbucks.”Jenna Badger, 7th grader at West Middle School agreed.
When I asked Isabella and Jenna what they does on half-days, Isabella replied “On half days I usually go to Maya’s Deli in DTP, then get a cupcake at cupcake station, and window shop around town. Sometimes I go to the library to work on projects. I usually hang out with friends for a few hours immediately after school gets out, them hang out with my family when the get home.” Jenna said “I usually go home, or go home with a friend”