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

Draw some educational value out of a summer stocked full of adventures!

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

Create a sun-shaped summer words chart in this DIY craft activity!

Host a dog wash to raise money for yourself, for charity, or just for fun!

A fun activity for a hot day, this will give young kids a chance to experiment with beginning science and math â and splash around in the process!

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

Invite your middle school writer to make this artistic trip diary, and practice narrative prose and analytical writing in the process!

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

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

Sneak some vitamin-packed greens into your homemade popsicles for a frozen summer treat thatâs both delicious and nutritious

What do you get when you cross a pool, water balloons and hula hoops? Pool Basketball, an exciting summer game perfect for kids of all ages.

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.

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

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!

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

Need to cool down on a hot summer night? This gazpacho recipe does the trick.

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

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

Get your kids in the kitchen this Fourth of July and celebrate the holiday with some delicious and nutritious kid-friendly recipes!

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

This seashell necklace lets you keep a piece of the beach with you. Help your crafty kid create this seashell necklace, the perfect summer keepsake.

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.

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

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.

Are you looking for an easy-to-play, fun game? Try Cat and Mouse. All you need is a large bed sheet or tablecloth, a "cat" and a "mouse", and you're all set.

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.

Pureed ripe peaches, vanilla yogurt, agave nectar, and juicy chunks of peach come together to form a refreshing pop that hits the spot on a hot summer day.

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.

On a hot afternoon there is nothing better than a cold drink. Instead of making lemonade, your child can have lemon ice cubes ready to munch!