There's something magical about bubbles. Here's a way to turn an old favorite into something new, by ditching that plastic wand for a homemade bubble pipe.

This collage is a great way for children to see different methods of creating the same idea.

Grab some rope and a couple of rafts and you're ready to play Rope Rush, an exciting race game for the pool!

Are you sneaky, sneaky? You'll have to be when your play this fun game involving squirt guns and blindfolds that'll test your child's stealth.

Are you looking for a fun game that will keep your child on his toes? Try introducing him to Water Tag.

Combat summer boredom with this easy and fun game. Race against each other to see who can fill their bucket the fastest using leaky cups!

Are you looking for a fun pool game that doesn't require a lot of heavy accessories? Try Steal the Bacon, a creative form of tag your child is sure to love.

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.

Capture your beach memories—not with a photograph, but with a beach mosaic made from that classic beach souvenir, the shell.

Replace the butterfat and sugar of ice cream with the sublime sweetness of a frozen chocolate-covered banana.

Are you looking to entertain your child and a large group of their friends? Try out Chain Tag. The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes!

Get your child in the mood for a season full of lazy days at the beach with this colorful summer centerpiece art project!

In this fun activity, frozen cubes of paint provide your preschooler with a cool new way to paint a masterpiece.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Beach bags don't have to be bought...make your own beach bag out of recycled materials in this summer craft.

Help your child chart how much he has grown over his school break by creating his own tree-shaped Summer Growth Chart.

Help your first grader, second grader, or third grader boost his addition skills and math vocabulary with this fun summer game Ice Cream Addition!

Challenge your child to an exciting race across the pool and engage them in a game of Cruise Ship. Grab some plastic figures, hop in the pool, and you're set.

Take advantage of the summer sun to make you and your child a delightfully refreshing treat--sun tea!

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

Here's a guide to help you design a challenging pool obstacle course for your elementary school children with ordinary pool toys and household objects.

Brighten up your home with this fun activity! Make a summer sun print and teach your child the art of easy print making.

Make a passport suitcase and keep track of all the places you've traveled together as a family. Here's how:

Here are four chocolate bark ideas to prepare with your kids that everyone will love.

Plan ahead for summer, by constructing a holiday calendar with your child. A great way to teach kids about time!

Here's an arts and crafts activity for your preschooler: make pendulum paintings using only a funnel, canvas, and paint!

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

Design a fruit-inspired artwork using paints, paper plates, and real watermelon seeds in this seasonal craft project!

Here's a tasty summer holiday treat: oatmeal chocolate chip cookie sandwiches filled with cinnamon ice cream.