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

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

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

A lemonade stand is a great opportunity for your kids to work on their money skills and donate some hard earned money to charity.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

Transform a brown paper grocery bag into a hat in this arts and crafts activity!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

Put a spin on traditional salad by tossing in a few toothpicks! You and your child will have a bast making these healthy, bite-sized treats.

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.

Your child will have a unique vacation memento with this glass bottle art project sure to capture great memories!

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

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.

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

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

Looking for a fun summer activity to capture all your vacation memories? Create a summer scrapbook with your child!