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Summer Science Activities

Peggy Gisler, Marge Eberts,

Keep your kids learning this summer with science activities.

Summer Sand Play

Tania K. Cowling,

Sand play tickles the senses and also promotes physical development. Sand is a material that allows children to explore their creativity and imaginations.

Fishing Fun: Dads and Kids Reel in Some Fun Together

Kelly Yale,

While some may think fishing is a hobby of days gone by, it still can be one of the most rewarding experiences fathers teach their children and hand down from one generation to the next.

5 Budget-Friendly Family Vacation Destinations

Lee McCracken,

Whether you prefer to drive or fly, there are lots of vacation deals and destinations ready to welcome families who are looking for fun but also watching their pennies. Here's a look at just a few.

Those Summer Days

Sue Henninger,

Make the most of summer weekends with your kids enjoying the lazy days of summer the old-fashioned way.

5 Family-Friendly North Carolina Beaches

Renee Roberson,

One of the many benefits to living in the Carolinas is the opportunity to visit a variety of beaches within just a few hours.

Cool by the Pool

Lee MrCracken,

Summer equals days spent pool side. See the latest gadgets and accessories for splashing good times.

Beat the Summer Heat at the Movie Theater

Katie Toussaint,

Need an activity between camps and play dates? Free weekday morning movies at Charlotte-area theaters help entertain kids for moms on a budget.

The Three I's of Success

Cathy Broocks,

Often parents want to use the warm weeks stretching before them to sharpen a child's skill set, enrich an identified talent, or remediate an area of academic challenge.

Fly the Flag

US History.org,

June 14 is Flag Day. Be a vexillologist and share your flag knowledge.

Patterson Farm

Linda Bailey,

Spend a day picking strawberries at Patterson Farm and learning about farm life.

Spring Hiking

Michele Huggins,

With the spring sun making days warmer, it’s the perfect time to plan a day trip with the family.

Appalachian Ski Mountain - It's Snow Much Fun!

Eve White,

A trip to Appalachian Ski Mountain is just what you need to get your family fueled for some North Carolina winter fun.

Camp Safety: What to Know Before Kids Go

Jane Paige,

Sally McKinley of Charlotte wanted to make sure her twins had a fun and safe summer camp experience.

Camp's Best Kept Secret: Emotional Intelligence and Your Child

CAMP Magazine, American Camp Association,

Why consider summer camp for your child? Perhaps you hope to raise a sports superstar. Maybe you are desperate for an alternative to a summer of day care, chauffeuring and video games.