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Best Camps, Classes and Kids’ Activities of 2016

ActivityHero is pleased to announce the Best of 2016! Here are the 34 camps, classes and workshops that got the most rave reviews from parents in 2016.

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Top 10 Holiday Break Camps in the SF Bay Area

Find out which types of winter camps fill up first, and discover popular winter & holiday break camps in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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7 Sneaky Ways to Stay Warm at Fall Games

Autumn sports, color guard, cheering, and marching band activities never seem to end before the weather turns cold! Stay cozy all season with these clever tips.

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4 Tips for Effective Camp Discounts

Discounts are great for boosting enrollment. But, what kind of discount? How much? And what deadlines? We analyzed discount trends for thousands of camps to share these 4 tips.

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When Kids Aren’t Getting What They Need at School

Want homework help? Solid study skills? Better test scores? Here, experts offer insights to help you find the right academic programs for your kids.

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Smart Sites That Boost Kids’ Brainpower

Worried about the time your children spend online? Steer them toward these websites, which can help them explore new interests and expand their knowledge.

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Surprising Secrets About Summertime Sibling Wars

Kids getting on each other’s nerves … and yours? Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D., a registered clinical psychologist, shares insights that can help restore peace.

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San Francisco Bay Area Summer Camp Sale

Deal-hunters, this is for you: Last-minute savings on top summer camps in the San Francisco Bay Area. But they won’t last long.

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Family Cooking: An Interview With Sarah Michelle Gellar

One of our all-time favorite stars is now a mom launching her own business — find out what inspired her new line of baking kits.

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Moving Your Family to a New Town? Don’t Forget To…

Moving your family from the city to the suburbs? Here’s a simple tip to help your kids transition smoothly and make connections in your new community.

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Dancing for Kids: Should Your Child Be in Dance Class?

Do your kids know all the latest moves? Want to train in ballet? Yearn to be in musical theatre? Dance classes may be on point. Here, some must-know info.

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Volunteer Options That Teens and Tweens <3 (Love)

Many teens need community service hours, and summer is the perfect time to volunteer! Here, 6 ideas to help you find charities that are a good fit.

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5 Tips to Get More Last-Minute Summer Camp Registrations

Are you inadvertently preventing families from registering for your camp? Learn how top summer camps maximize last-minute registrations & increase profits.

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7 Secrets to Happy Hiking with Kids

Don’t hibernate this winter! Get the family outside for some fun and fresh air with these hiking tips from an ActivityHero expert.

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Why Kids Who Hate Sports Will Love Martial Arts

Just because your child doesn’t love sports doesn’t mean they’re not an athlete. See why they might love martial arts, plus 3 things to ask when choosing.