Favorite Sports to Play in the Summer

Summer isn't officially over until September 22, so there's still time to do your favorite summertime activities one more time! And that got us thinking: What sports do SI Kids readers like to play in the summer? You let us know!

I love to play baseball in the summer because it's a team sport, so you can have fun with friends and enjoy the heat of the sun. — Jack, 10, IllinoisI love the amazing catches, great hits, and hanging out with your friends, too — Jaxon, 11, IowaI love the feeling off hitting the ball over the fence for a walkoff and getting mobbed by my teammates. — Kevin, 10, New YorkBaseball is basically the best sport to play because of the weather. — Owen, 12, Kentucky

I love soccer. It's a year round sport and nothing can keep me away from it. — Sonya, 14, New Mexico

Swimming. It feels great when it's hot outside! — Jackson, 11, Texas

Basketball. I like throwing it around like I'm playing a real game. It's fun when you put imagination into it. — Ethan, 12, New York

I like to play softball in the summer with my friends because it is great for exercising and staying fit and is fun to play! — Lynn, 13, North Carolina

I like to play street hockey in the summer because the ball glides well in that kind of weather. — Henry, 13, California

I play ultimate frisbee because it combines two of my favorite things: running and catching. — Cotter, 11, Pennsylvania

All sports. Because sports are awesome! — Tyvon, 12, Illinois