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The main thing that I wish to impress upon you while visiting my site is that you will not get rich looking through the want ads. While it can lead you to job opportunities, it will lock you into a schedule that prevents you from enjoying your summer. Every where you look here, you will find ideas that allow you to set your own schedule and work for yourself. Open your mind and think outside the box. Don’t settle for a greasy apron and hair net. You will also find stories of teens and pre-teens that started there own business and made a million bucks before they graduated high school (and they did not do it flipping burgers.) If they can do it, so can you! Here is a starter list to get your brain started. And you will notice that they are basically “start your own business” kink of things.
Babysitting

Are you the responsible type? It’s hard for find a good babysitter and for that reason in high demand. Grown ups still need time to be alone or run errands. As much as they love there kids, they still need time away. A reliable babysitter will get passed around too. Parents have a way of talking to each other ans asking if they could recommend some one to watch over the wee-ones for a few hours. Word of mouth could grow your reputation and pocket book.

Yard Work

One of the most physically demanding, yet profitable ways of earning spare cash over the summer months is yard work. People like there yards to look good but some times over shoot it and find that the upkeep is just to much. If you have the right tools, go beyond just mowing the grass to trimming the bushes, weeding, planting flowers, or trim the edges of the sidewalk.

Pool Maintenance

If you know what you are doing, maintaining a pool is one of those summer jobs for teenagers that can keep you quite busy. Much like a good looking yard, people like to keep there pool clean and running efficiently but lack the time or desire to do the upkeep.

Local Parks and Zoos

If you love the outdoors, one of the best summer time jobs for a teenager is working with the local, state, or national parks in the area. You might be able to work on the maintenance crew and be responsible for helping keep the park clean and functioning properly. And about summer break hits, the new animals at the zoo need attention and I know that my local zoo is all ways looking for help.

Camp Counselor

One thing I am grateful for is that my son is a Star Scout going for Eagle. He looks forward to going to summer camp actually. This year he will be part of the leadership teem. Though he won’t get paid for it this year – he is a shoe in for next summer. Depending on where you live, campgrounds are always needing upkeep. City, state and national parks look for summer help all the time to keep the area safe and clean for the next generation of campers.

Clean Some Gutters

Out of site and out of mind… Gutters are still there and need cleaned out. (if your not afraid of heights that is.) Maybe just mention it while doing some of that yard work or after a good rain. When they are all backed up water spills over everywhere, then by the time it stops raining people just forget about them again. This is just one example of opening the door by spotting an opportunity.

Get Cooking

If you enjoy cooking or baking, you might also want to consider making homemade delicacies for people and bringing them to their workplace for lunch. Or, offer your services for catering a small function.

Get on the Net

The Internet has taken down the walls and people from all walks of life and of all age groups can put it to there advantage. If you have a large friend list in MySpace or FaceBook you are all ready primed to setup an affiliate account and start earning a commission. Instead of posting stupid stunts on You Tube you could be using that same effort to make a video about a product you are trying to sell. Social Sites and networking are the life blood of making money on the Internet.

Help at a Garden Center

As a young lad, my first real job was de-tasselling corn back in Indiana. It was hot, hard work but paid well. Maybe you don’t live in the corn-belt, but local gardening centers also are in need of seasonal help.

Teaching Computers

Not to be mean or anything… But I know A LOT! Of older folks that get a computer for Email only. Not only can’t they figure out how to set that up, They ask what the big blue “e” is on there desktop for. If they click on anything other then there Outlook button they get lost. This could be the easiest money you can make from your neighbors.

Get Your Creativity Shine

Throughout this site, you will find ideas on what you can do to make money. But all successful people took an ‘off the wall’ idea and monopolized on it. You could take photos and turn them into coffee mugs. Setup a booth at the local swap meet and sell those. Arts and crafts, use your imagination. (remember the pet rock?) People don’t mind paying for originality and a job well done. So take pride in yourself and your work. It will show and make you more ‘hirable’