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Orange County Summer Camp Guide

The best summer camps for kids in Orange County – including outdoor camps, adventure camps, sports camps, LEGO® camps, maker camps, coding camps, and more!

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Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide

The best summer camps for kids in Los Angeles – including outdoor camps, adventure camps, sports camps, LEGO® camps, maker camps, coding camps, and more!

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Online Summer Camp Guide

The best online classes & activities for kids to fill gaps during Summer break.

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6 Ways to Support Your Kids at Soccer Games

What should you shout from the sidelines during games? See what soccer coaches really think — and other tips they wish parents knew.

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Explore Virtual Spring Break Camps

Ideas for Your Spring Break Camp at Home Staycation has taken on a new meaning during the pandemic. Discover virtual spring break camps at home this year with these fun alternatives. How to Display Your Spring Break Ideas Instead of writing down your ideas on a sheet of paper, you can boost everyone’s excitement by typing up […]

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Bored Kids on School Break? 5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Keep Busy

Written by Sarah Antrim It’s happened. School breaks are here, the time your children have been waiting so anxiously for since their return back to school in the first place, until the boredom hits. “Mom, I’m BORED!” Here’s some fun ideas on how to have a mini “stay-cation” with kids on all their school breaks, […]

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5 Simple New Year’s Resolutions for Kids

The new normal adjustments continue with ongoing schedule disruptions and social isolation quarantines. Let’s look ahead to the new year for new ways your kids can prioritize their health, education and mindfulness. Because managing physical and mental are more important than ever, these super simple new year’s resolutions for kids will surely inspire a year […]

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5 Reasons You & Your Kids Need Winter Camp

Here are a few great ways to validate the importance of camp during winter break. Make your dreams of attending a meeting or cooking dinner without interruptions come true too! As a parent of two active boys, ages 6 and 8, I frequently consider adding “Rambunctious” and “ER” to their middle names. Needless to say, […]

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5 On-Demand Holiday Activities for Kids

Find boredom busters your kids can do at their own pace. Anytime, anywhere. These winter-themed activities are all accompanied by videos for kids to independently learn on their own using ActivityHero On-Demand. From 10 minute projects to longer 160 minute adventures, take your pick. 1. Discover Christmas S.T.E.M. Where S.T.E.M. (or Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics.) […]

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The Origins of your Favorite Christmas Traditions

There are many popular traditions at Christmas, from gingerbread men to ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’. But where exactly did these traditions come from?

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School Holiday Camp Guide: Bay Area

The best Bay Area camps & activities for kids during school holidays – including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving & Winter Break!​

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School Holiday Camp Guide: Los Angeles & Orange County

The best classes, camps & activities for kids during school holidays – including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break & more.

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School Holiday Activity Guide: Online Classes

The best online classes & activities for kids to fill gaps during school holidays: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break & more.​

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8 Great Holiday Activities You Can Do With Your Kids

Christmas break and other holidays can leave kids bored or blue. Beat cabin fever with these low-cost family-fun activities that kids of all ages enjoy.

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Parent Power: Importance of Art Education for Kids

featuring Young Art Many schools are shifting to emphasize the core subjects like reading and math. Because of this, enrichment programs (i.e. art) are getting left behind. And while some believe art education amounts to just basic finger painting or coloring books, shifting this mindset for future generations is key. Join us for a brief […]