Social distancing remains present in our new normal. As we head into the holiday season, let’s strike a balance between safely revisiting older favorite customs and finding new family traditions this Halloween. Written by Sarah Antrim Halloween means a lot of things: carving pumpkins, decorating the house, dressing up. But for kids, Halloween means one […]
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Have you watched every family-friendly movie on Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus? Memorized every scene of Trolls World Tour? Eaten your body weight in popcorn? No judgement here – it’s been a long year! Here are five alternatives to Family Movie Night at home that are just as fun! Take an Art Class together: There […]
National Coloring Day is September 14th. Set aside time to relax and color together! Coloring is a fun activity for kids to pass time while also being a great stress reducer and artistic outlet. Did you know? Coloring lowers stress and anxiety. Researchers and art therapists agree that coloring in coloring books has many therapeutic […]
Stress and anxiety is common for both children and adults. Butterflies before a piano recital or feeling nervous about a big test is a normal reaction to a stressful situation or event. As parents, we can’t eliminate stress in our children’s lives – only teach them how to manage it. Triggers that can cause stress […]
Join millions of chess fans in their love for the world’s most popular board game to celebrate American Chess Day on September 1st! Chess tournaments, clubs, and classes continue to attract devoted members of the chess community. Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, there’s something for everyone. Chess is one of the most ancient, […]
(Pandemic Edition) As we all continue to adjust to an ever-evolving new normal, surviving a back to school season in the time of a pandemic, remains challenging. From experiencing unexpected school quarantines (e.g. a student in your kid’s class tests positive for COVID-19) to being waitlisted for after school extended care and all the driving […]
Fall Activity Guide for 2021: Kids After-School and Weekend Classes in San Francisco & Marin, CA
The seasonal change from summer to fall for you and your family can be overwhelming. Here are some quick tips to help make the transitional period more smooth (and even a little fun) for everyone. 1. Bike, walk, or scooter to school. If you live nearby, beat the morning traffic by walking, biking, or scootering […]
Whether it’s gymnastics, soccer, or skateboarding, there’s something for everyone when it comes to the summer Olympics. Dive into a world of international sports, from table tennis to basketball. Feeling inspired by your favorite athletes competing on the world stage? Here are some beginner sports camps and classes for kids who are captivated by Olympic […]
featuring The Teacher Marketplace This past year has been unlike no other, especially for school-aged kids. Whether they attended school in-person or online, the school year was met with many challenges. The digital disparity is now evermore apparent. So as parents, how can we bridge the gap between everything that’s happened? In this episode, we’re […]
Know the Numbers Staying informed is the first step. This summer, keep your kids engaged with these four teacher-approved brain-building activities. Read 60% of kids ages 6 to 17 say they love or like reading books for fun a lot. Research confirms that kids gain more from reading when they actually enjoy it. Let them […]
Congratulations to all the children’s camp and class providers who have been named ActivityHero Best of 2021 Award Winners! 38 businesses across the U.S. received this honor, based on the number of votes, reviews and overall rating from families in 2021. 1st Place: New York Chess Academy 2nd Place: Future Bytes Tech 3rd Place (tie): […]
Itching to get out and active this summer? In-person camps are back and ready for a summer of outdoors and indoors activities. Camps all over the San Francisco Bay Area will open with small group sizes for week-long morning or afternoon camps. Here are some kid-approved favorites! Coach Ken Soccer Camps (Ages 4-13) Learn new […]
Summer can be hectic and hard to plan. If you need to fill a day or just an hour, here are some activities with open registration! All of these activities are available to sign up for just a single day or take on the go to fill any free time in your schedule. Live Online […]
Itching to get out and active this summer? In-person camps are back and ready for a summer of outdoors and indoors activities. Camps all over the LA area will open with small group sizes for week-long morning or afternoon camps. Here are some kid-approved favorites! Beginner’s Film Writing Class (Ages 7 – 18) Script School […]