The end of the school year is so close, you can almost taste the popsicles. Homework is winding down, backpacks are falling apart, and energy levels are through the roof. But before you dive headfirst into summer break, let’s make the most of these final school days—Night Buddies–style.

Here are seven silly, creative, and slightly mischievous ways to celebrate the school year coming to a close, with a little help from Crosley the red crocodile.

1. Declare a “Backward Day”

Wear your shirt backward. Eat dessert first. Start your book at the end and read the last sentence aloud.
Crosley swears this is the best way to shake off the “school-is-dragging” feeling and jump into summer fun.

2. Make a Reading Fort for One Last Cozy Chapter

Before you turn into a full-on summer explorer, spend a quiet afternoon building a blanket fort and finishing your current book.
Bonus mission: Start a new Night Buddies chapter in the fort with a flashlight and a snack (Crosley suggests cheesecake, obviously).

3. Write a Letter to “Future You”

Tell your summer self what you hope to do, read, or discover. Include your favorite thing you learned this year.
Seal it in an envelope marked: “DO NOT OPEN UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER.” Crosley promises not to peek. (No guarantees, though.)

4. Invent a Summer-themed Dessert

Pineapple cheesecake popsicles? Crocodile crunch trail mix? Chocolate-sand-sundaes? Go wild.
Draw it, write the recipe, or better yet, try making it. Just make sure Crosley doesn’t eat it all before you’re done.

5. Plan Your “Summer Reading Starter Pack”

Pick three books to kick off your summer reading:

  • One that makes you laugh

  • One with a cool adventure

  • One that you’ve never read before

Crosley recommends Night Buddies and the Pineapple Cheesecake Scare if you like fast-paced fun and suspicious desserts.

6. Make a Summer Bucket List (with a Twist)

Sure, you could just list normal stuff…

  • Go swimming

  • Make s’mores

  • Sleep in

But why not add a few wild Crosley-approved ideas?

  • Host a backyard mystery hunt

  • Create a secret code

  • Build a snack-powered obstacle course

7. Throw a One-Person End-of-School Party

Put on your favorite music, make a “school’s out” banner, and do a dance Crosley would be proud of.
Invite your family … or just your dog. No rules, just celebration.

Adventure Starts Now

Whether you’re ready to hit the beach, hang out with friends, or just take a well-earned nap, this is your moment to celebrate all the hard work you’ve done.

School may be ending, but the fun (and the reading!) is just getting started.
Stay curious. Stay silly. Stay Crosley-level enthusiastic.

What’s on your summer bucket list? Let us know in the comments!