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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 […]

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Fall Activity Guide: San Francisco & Marin, CA

Fall Activity Guide for 2021: Kids After-School and Weekend Classes in San Francisco & Marin, CA

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Summer Olympics Inspired Sports

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 […]

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Parent Power: Bridging the Learning Gap + 3 Benefits of Tutoring

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 […]

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4 Ways to Prevent the Summer Slide

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 […]

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17 Last-Minute SF Bay Area Summer Camps

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 […]

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15 Last Minute Summer Activities

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 […]

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17 Last Minute In-Person Summer Camps in SoCal

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 […]

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Parent Power: Fostering a Lifetime of Curiosity Through Astronomy

featuring Look Up to The Stars In this episode, we will talk about the most appealing science of astronomy and how exploring astronomy helps set your child up for a lifetime of curiosity and learning. Joining us today is Kevin Manning, award-winning astronomer and founder of Look Up to The Stars, a provider of astronomy camps […]

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Dallas Camp Guide for Summer 2021

Houston Camp Guide for Spring & Summer 2021

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Parent Power: The Benefits of Science Camp

All about STEM featuring Destination Science ActivityHero Parent Power is a new series dedicated to helping you discover smart solutions to finding kid activities. Whether you are in need of seasonal camps, after-school programs, or academic tutoring we are here to help you stay informed on all things kid activity-related.  In this episode, we will […]

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Houston Camp Guide for Summer 2021

Houston Camp Guide for Spring & Summer 2021

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Camp Trends 2021 White Paper

7 Summer Camp Trends 01. 45% of All Searched Activities are Outdoor 02. Locations 03. COVID-Safety 04. Average Session Prices Increased 108% 05. Updated Cancellation and Refund Policies 06. More Options for Deposits or Payment Plans 07. Fewer Add-on Options 01. 45% of All Searched Activities are Outdoor Parents want their kids outside. Many continue […]

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Best Outdoor Youth Camps for 2021

Rediscover the joys of summer by planning an outdoor youth camp adventure! After a year of change and disruption, let’s make 2021 the best year yet! Start planning your child’s spring & summer adventures with some of our top trending outdoor youth camps on ActivityHero. Small group, outdoor, in-person camps are selling fast – from horseback riding […]

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10 Kid-Approved Spring Break Camps

Curated by ActivityHero families in your community, here are the most popular go-to online and in-person spring break camps in support of your kid’s learning (and your sanity) while school’s out. It’s also just a great opportunity to open their minds to new interests and build skills outside of the traditional classroom walls. Top 5 […]