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!

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

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.

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

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.

This twist on the classic game of freeze tag spells fun for your fourth grader--and the whole family!

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Stay active over summer vacation with this fun take on the old favorite Red Rover!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

This sponge relay game is the perfect way to cool off and to keep kids' minds sharp this summer.