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[NinaBella]

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[elphaba91]

Teach himself guitar - you can pick up guitars pretty cheap and then follow online tutorials.
Learn a language - either see if there are cheap classes nearby or use an audio program or app like Duolingo.
Join a casual sports team, like a basketball team
Vlogging - definitely not for everyone (myself included) but if he's got something interesting to talk about and has the confidence to do it you can even earn money doing it (blogging could also be an option)
Online dating - a significant other would hopefully help fill in his time!

 

[Judique]

Photograpy

 

[kamik86]

My three that I pick up sporadically when I have time are:
Learning a new language (I used www.babbel.com)
Keyboard (guitar works too but I preferred keyboard)
Painting - currently the one I spend the most time on.

 

[hsmamato2]

whatswrong with a dog... great company!

 

[indimom]

What about cooking? That's something you can teach yourself from home. My husband has used online tutorials to create all sorts of food he never would have tried with just a written recipe.

Fishing?

I agree with volunteering. I've gotten the impression he may be new to the area and have not made connections yet.... If that's the case, it would get him out in the community and help him meet more people. Then he'll probably find more to do as he makes connections.

 

[Narnia_girl]

Letterboxing--it's fun, creative, inexpensive and gets you outdoors.
(It's the low-tech, old-school version of geocaching-and in my opinion more fun.)

 

[Kogo Shuko]

I'd suggest photography. He can start cheap by just using a point and shoot or even your cellphone camera, and then later if he's really into it, he can purchase better equipment. That's what I did! The great thing about photography is that you can find some great shots no matter where you are!

Hiking or walking in nature. Bird watching.

Try writing the next great American novel.

 

[adudeinblue]

If he likes computer games as much as me, then he would probably enjoy learning to build PC. In time he may even help other people build PCs? It can get expensive though.

He can also learn how to code. It's a hot field right now and would be fun to learn the basics.

Reading is also a great start. The library is also free.

 

[Kae]

What about cooking? That's something you can teach yourself from home. My husband has used online tutorials to create all sorts of food he never would have tried with just a written recipe.

Fishing?

I agree with volunteering. I've gotten the impression he may be new to the area and have not made connections yet.... If that's the case, it would get him out in the community and help him meet more people. Then he'll probably find more to do as he makes connections.

I agree with everything in this post. And it looks great on a resume.

 

[VillainFavs]

Letterboxing and geocaching. No cost, lots of fun. If he was a boy scout, this will be right up his alley. Definitely explore these.

http://www.atlasquest.com/

https://www.geocaching.com/play

 

[havaneselover]

whatswrong with a dog... great company!

Dogs are great (I have two I adore) but a huge financial commitment. Plus they limit where you can rent.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Mead-making (just saw he doesn't like beer brewing)...this is honey, water, and a few extras - much simpler and much faster...

And if he's in Florida, he can't be too far from a beach...many people I know there take up surfing...

 

[scrapquitler]

So my 21 year old says he needs a new hobby and asked me for ideas. My suggestions didn't get any sparks. He lives in a very small town (no bowling alley, mall, etc.) about an hour North of Tampa, FL.
He works full-time already and is starting welding classes in August. He doesn't ride his motorcycle very much anymore. He already has a gym membership and goes to the gym. Right now he watches a lot of movies and just plays computer games. He is bored. I am thinking he should look at volunteering but I haven't convinced him just yet. He was a boy scout until he graduated high school.

Any suggestions for and INDIVIDUAL hobby OTHER than these:
- Golf (expensive)
- Shooting range (expensive)
- Brewing beer (too long of a process)
- Bowling league (no bowling alley nearby)
- Joining a social club (mostly elderly where he lives)
- Volunteering (already suggested volunteering at VA, nursing home, boy scout camps/troops, animal shelter)
- Volunteer fire fighter
- Suggested part-time job
- He wants a dog but he lives in an apartment and I don't think that's a good idea.

Hiking, running, biking, skateboarding. Reading, Cooking, gardening, karate, camping.

 

[whitney250]

Does he like any kind of sports? Maybe boxing, Jiu jitsu, something like that? I do both and enjoy them a lot. Maybe fishing? I live on the TX coast and everyone I know seems to enjoy it at least a little bit. Surfing and paddle boarding are pretty popular as well.

 

[BCV2003]

I think the photography idea is a great one and I also think a dog would be a good idea too. I really think it teaches people responsbility, helps with exercise and would give him something to help with boredom on a daily basis.

 

[rnorwo1]

whatswrong with a dog... great company!

They are great company, but if he's in a small apartment and working full time, sounds like the dog may be alone quite a bit. And like pp said, they can be a huge expense. Bored dogs are often destructive, too.

OP, does he have any friends? You stress individual activities, so I'm assuming he doesn't like being social? Everyone should have at least one good friend/companion. I second trying to find some volunteering option... Can he work with a local scouting group? Something like a YMCA where he can teach some of the skills he knows from his scouting days?

 

[texasroni75]

I agree with cooking, new language, or even learn to dance. All very useful skills. Anyone can learn just about anything for practically free from youtube and/or borrow DVDs from the library.

 

[DisneyPanthersFan]

Maybe boxing, Jiu jitsu, something like that? I do both and enjoy them a lot.

That sounds like a lot of fun. How would you suggest a beginner get into those sports? (Hope it's okay I'm jumping in here to ask!)

 

[Disneefun]

Frisbee golf? If he has a course in town he can practice alone but players tend to be friendly and welcoming to newcomers. Probably wouldn't be hard to find a group to play with and it's cheap. Just need a couple of Frisbees. Courses are usually free and part of a town/county park system.