Planning an Outdoor Gathering to Renew Friendships Before School Starts

August always feels like the last hurrah of summer with days dwindling as a new school year approaches. Back to school shopping infringes on the season’s unstructured days, final weeks of camp, and attempts to cross remaining items off the summer bucket list. But as you officially say goodbye to summer and resume school year routines, plan an outdoor get together to renew friendships before school starts.