I can already see you rolling your eyes at these suggestions.  But, please note I only have little ones in the house and it’s been a few decades since I was a teenager.  Not to mention I spent those “wild” teenage years in a small town where tipping cows, hopping freight trains and discovering the ultimate swimming hole made for a happening summer vacation.  Whoo-hoo!
 
Still, I searched throughout San Antonio for entertaining and affordable activities.  Here are some suggestions, all of which are under $20.
 
Malibu Grand Prix, 3330 Cherry Ridge Drive
A fun park with miniature golf, batting cages, go-cart racing, paddle boats and videogames.  Enjoy unlimited activities for $18.99 with coupon at www.malibugrandprix.com/park/sa.
 
 
Missions Baseball Game, Hwy 90 and Callaghan
Okay, they’re not the Yankees, but minor league baseball games can be quite entertaining. And who can beat the price!  Tickets begin at $6.50.  For more information visit http://sanantonio.missions.milb.com.
 
 
Tubing on the Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake
What better way to spend an extremely hot, summer day?  River Sports Tubes offers all day tube rental, shuttle and parking for $15, minus a $2 coupon available at www.riversportstubes/com.
 
 
Watchtower Challenge, Natural Bridge Caverns
This just looks like a lot of fun and, again, cheap.  The Natural Bridge Caverns’ Watchtower Challenge includes a climbing tower ($6.95 plus tax) and zip line ($8.95 plus tax) which can carry you back to the ground at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour! Who needs Starbucks with that adrenaline booster?  Learn more at www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/watchTower.aspx.
 
 
Water Wars, Embassy Miniature Golf near W. Bitters and Hwy 281
Grab a couple friends and enjoy the ultimate water balloon battle game.  Mini-battles begin at $4 for two people.  All Out Water War, for two to four players, is $15.  For more information visit http://embassyminiaturegolf.com.
 
 
Miniature Golf, Ice and Golf Center at Northwoods
One 18-hole game is $7.  Public ice skating is also $7, plus $3 skate rental.  Northwoods’ website is www.northwoodsice.net.
 
 
Bowling, Country Lanes at 13307 San Pedro
Games are $5.25 each, plus $4 shoe rental. 
 
 
Volunteer, San Antonio Zoo
Volunteering offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the perks of area attractions…for free.  The San Antonio Zoo, for example, offers a year-round volunteer program.  Participants help out with special events, educate zoo visitors and assist with office work, among other tasks.  An initial fee of $20 is charged for uniform and training.  For more information visit www.sazoo-aq.org.
 
 
Church Youth Groups
Most area churches have well-established youth groups with regularly scheduled meetings, dinners and trips. 
 
 
Parks
San Antonio does have some pretty nice parks, including Brackenridge and McAllister.  Grab some friends, bikes, a ball, water balloons and a picnic lunch and enjoy a day of fun…for free!