I don't like summer.

I love winter! I would rather freeze than being heat be too hot. I've always wanted to play with snow, but where I live, it doesn't snow. I'm planning a trip to the south of the country, so I finally can touch the snow. (It would sound better to say "so finally, I will be able to touch the snow")
I hate summer, the only good thing about it is the pool. In summer I prefer staying at home with my air conditioning.

I am English and my corrections reflect this from time to time. Your expression "staying home" would be OK with a US speaker but in the UK "staying at home" sounds more natural.

Erika, this is a good start! Keep writing.