Best Summer Camps in Westchester County, NY

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Enjoy water sports at Westchester Summer Day in Mamaroneck. Photo courtesy of the camp

Westchester summer camps offer fun and enriching activities for kids of all ages, from exploring the outdoors to learning new skills. Whether you’re looking for summer art camps for your preschoolers, STEM day camps for your kids, travel or adventure camps for your teens, or a traditional multi-activity camp experience, we’ve found the best day camps throughout Westchester County. 

For more summer camps in Westchester, be sure to bookmark our Camps Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids and Camp Directory. You can search the Directory by the type of camp you are looking for, your child's age, and the area you live in. 

Rainbow Playspace Brings Bright, New Indoor Playground to Brooklyn

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Climb, crawl, jump, and slide on the mutli-level play structures at Rainbow Playspace.

When it comes to indoor playgrounds in NYC, you can never have too many options. Rainbow Playspace recently opened its doors in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, and features a gigantic ball pit, slides, swings, obstacle courses, toys, foam blocks, trampolines, and more. It's the perfect place for kids to jump, bounce, run, swing, climb, slide, and play, especially when it's rainy or cold outside.

Read on for all the details and what you need to know about Rainbow Playspace, and find all our top local romping spots on this list of Brooklyn's best indoor play spaces, and visit our comprehensive NYC Kids' Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun Zones for more places to play citywide.

Your Essential Beach List: Best Baby Beach Gear, Umbrellas, Wagons, and Tips for a Fun Beach Day

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A pile of buckets goes a long way with young kids at the beach.

I vaguely remember going to the beach with a cute little beach bag that held just a towel, a bottle of sunscreen, a book, a water bottle, and maybe a snack. Going to the beach with my three kids, however, requires a mountain of beach chairs, towels, a heap of toys, two coolers, and a wagon to haul everything.

I’ve tried my share of beach gear over the years (I grew up in a beach town and now we live near the Jersey Shore), but to make sure I had left no stone unturned, I also polled our readers and everyone at Mommy Poppins for their picks on the very best things to bring to the beach with kids. Everything on this list will make your next day at the beach easier, less sandy, and a little more like, well, a day at the beach.

Best Summer Camps in Suffolk County for Kids

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Kenwal Day Camp offers a wide range of activities and caters to kids ages 3-16. Photo courtesy of the camp.

Summer camp season in Long Island means new adventures, experiences, and life-long memories for kids across the region. We've rounded up 17 of the top summer camps across Suffolk County that cater to kids of all ages, from infants to teens.

These Suffolk County summer camps offer activities and events that will keep kids happy all summer. Be sure to click through to each camp to verify offerings, including half-day and full-day options, door-to-door transportation, and travel programs for older campers. Many of these local camps hold open house events or offer tours virtually or in-person, so do some legwork and find the one that suits your needs.

Find specialty camps and more in our Summer Camp Guide and Camp Directory. 

Best New VR Experience in Atlanta: Horizon of Khufu Amazes Kids and Parents

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My kids LOVED exploring the pyramids of ancient Egypt by way of the Horizon of Khufu VR tour. Photo by Melanie Preis

Go back in time to the land of ancient Egypt through the ultimate VR experience at Horizon of Khufu. This immersive, virtual reality trip takes families back 4,500 years into the mystifying world of the pyramids, hieroglyphics, mummies, and King Khufu himself. My kids and I LOVED this VR experience — read below to learn more what it's like to travel through time and space...without ever leaving Atlanta!

Best Strawberry Picking in Philadelphia and Summer Strawberry Festivals

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At Johnson's Corner Farm, it's all about the berries.

The start of strawberry picking season in the Philadelphia area is a sure sign that summer fun is right around the corner. Strawberry picking is a great way to connect with nature and get outside for some healthy treats. Some of the sweetest summer memories are made nibbling on fresh, vitamin-C-rich berries out in the fields. It's the perfect outdoor activity for a day of family fun!

We've compiled a list of great local farms to go strawberry picking near Philadelphia where families can fill a basket and enjoy plenty of other activities too. For more fun on the farm, check out our Farms & U-Pick Guide. Looking for more outdoor summer activities? Check out our roundup of the Best Water Parks near Philly.

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