The ActivityHero Team is based in California and includes staff members and bloggers who love to share what they know about parenting, keeping kids active, choosing just the right camps and classes, and running successful businesses for kids.
Extended school closures can be a disruption of routine for many families. Parents are seeking online classes for their children to close the gap of learning, but establishing a new schedule can be a learning curve for all. As parents, it can be difficult to keep kids engaged during school closures and breaks. In-home lessons […]
Charm your kids with these festive St. Patrick’s Day crafts and activities. With a little luck, your kids will be busy for hours! Upcyling Crafts One of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day crafts are these adorable binoculars made out of simple household products. All you need is a couple empty toilet paper holders, colorful craft […]
This summer camp guide will help you find camps that fit your kids interests and provide some tips on how to make it easier to plan your summer with the greatest ease. Bay Area kids benefit from a large variety of summer camps — sports, art, coding, outdoor and specialty camps! Many parents describe the […]
Expert tips on choosing the best soccer camp to fit your kid’s age, skill level and overall goals. Soccer is one of the most popular summer camps on ActivityHero’s marketplace. Played by over 2 million nationwide, youth soccer appeals to kids of all ages and skill levels. With both recreational and travel soccer leagues, there […]
Finding coding and programming courses that teach kids Python or Java can be overwhelming. Use these expert tips to pick the best coding camp to fit your kid’s needs. Technology continues to impact the world at an incredibly rapid pace. Nowadays, parents are regularly challenged with finding ways to broaden their kids knowledge of 21st […]
A new comic reader app engages kids in stories about famous scientific discoveries. Kids love comics, and while more and more kids are getting their information from digital devices, most kids’ content is purely for entertainment. Tinyview brings wholesome content to kids in the form of an app, and a comic series on the lives […]
“Who wants to come out and pick up trash in our neighborhood Saturday morning?” a bright and eager teacher asked a class of 9th graders. While a few dedicated students might show up, most probably won’t. Saturday morning is prime time for middle and high school students to sleep in, not volunteer. But, counselors, teachers, […]
A new recipe from A Little Yumminess that will get you cooking with the kids and empowering them to try new flavors.
When kids start to express an interest in sports, it might be hard to know where to start. How do you know if your child is a Steph Curry or a Serena Williams? Here’s some ways you can help kids find the right sport for them. 1. Child’s activity level Is your child constantly running […]
Families can apply for financial aid to over 50 different summer camps on ActivityHero. For the first time, families who struggle to make ends meet can apply for multiple summer camp scholarships with ActivityHero’s simple online registration. Thanks to over 50 summer camps who are offering scholarship spots for underprivileged youth, over 1,000 weeks of […]
The Culinary Dude, Scott Davis, shares with us a fresh and simple summer salad recipe to try along with your kids.
While you shuttle the kids to and from school and their activities, podcasts are a great way to be entertained or learn something new. KidNuz is a daily news podcast for kids and we had a chance to ask one of their founders, Stephanie Kelmar, about their inspiration. What is KidNuz and how long has […]
Here’s a recipe from Stacie Dong and Simran Singh of A Little Yumminess that will get you cooking with your kids and getting them to try a few new flavors.
Natalie is a high school teenager who believes she is not smart enough. Her parents noticed her self-esteem is low and want to help her regain her confidence. Stories like Natalie’s are not uncommon in today’s high achieving environment. Students may be influenced by their classmates and their perception that a subject is hard or […]
ActivityHero announces the best camps, classes, and kids’ activities of 2018 — based on reviews and votes from families. Thousands of parents reviewed and voted for camps and classes on ActivityHero, and the following 36 providers have been awarded the “Best of 2018” badge on ActivityHero. Thank you to all the reviewers for sharing their […]
