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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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Online Learning After-School Activities Camps Creative Arts On-Demand

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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Camps

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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After-School Activities Camps School Breaks

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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Uncategorized After-School Activities Camps School Breaks

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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Uncategorized After-School Activities Camps School Breaks

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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Camps

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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Camps

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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Uncategorized After-School Activities Camps School Breaks

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 […]

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Soccer Camps Sports

Find the Right Soccer Camp in 3 Steps

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 […]

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Keeping Kids Active, Healthy + Engaged Sports

Camp Director Diaries: Camp Tawonga

Camp Tawonga has been a leader in Jewish camping since 1925. They offer a variety of different programs for campers of all ages from traditional camp fun to teen leadership programs, all set in the beautiful Stanislaus National Forest. Teens can also embark on retreats to Israel, Canada, and other locations. We interviewed camp director Jamie Simon […]

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Parenting Resources Time-Saving Tips for Busy Moms

5 Tips to Choosing the Best Summer Camp Programs for Kids

With so many summer camps to choose from, how do parents know what to look for in finding the right fit for their kids? Written by Sarah Antrim Not all children are the same, so what might be the right fit for one may not be for another. Never fear, ActivityHero is here to help! […]

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Parenting Resources

Summer Camp Planning

Does it feel like you spend a LOT of time and money planning and sending kids to summer camps? Well, you do. Here is something we put together from the data we have on San Francisco parents and summer camps. San Francisco Summer Camp Embed this in your site San Francisco Summer Camp And, here’s […]