Summer camp has come a long way. These days, young people have a variety of options when it comes to summer camps at both Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills and Governors State University ...

Looking for some fun and interactive summer sensory play ideas? These fun sensory activities with ice and water are a cool way to learn and cool off on hot summer days! Kids will never turn down the ...

At my house, there’s an ongoing countdown—my three daughters are eagerly ticking off the days until school’s out. They’re dreaming about camp, late nights outside, and long days filled with play. As a ...

Some parents are choosing to forgo high-intensity camps and activities for their children in favor of weeks of unplanned time. Call it “kid rotting.” By Hannah Seligson When Katherine Goldstein was a ...

Ah, summer. Idyllic afternoons at the beach, evening outings to baseball games and road trips through the countryside to visit far-flung family and friends. Oh, wait. That’s not what your family’s ...

When the kids start getting restless this summer—or the heat makes outdoor play unbearable—why not treat them to a fun movie outing that’s free (or nearly free)? Sure, you could stream these movies at ...

My husband and I grew up playing outdoors unsupervised and wanted the same for our kids. We've worked with other parents in our neighborhood to create the same environment where we live. It's taken ...

Summer has arrived. For kids, this might mean freedom from schoolwork. But for parents, it can also mean the summer care scramble—the stressful (and expensive) need for working parents to piece ...

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When summer comes, your kids will be more than ready to swim, create, innovate and just have fun. Summer camps offer the perfect place for kids to explore their interests, learn new things and make ...