Submitted by Dore Duhaime on
Warm, sunny days are not required to tee up with the kids at Monster Mini Golf, a spooky-themed, indoor mini-golf course and arcade with four locations in New Jersey. Featuring glow-in-the-dark decor and recently upgraded arcade games, Monster Mini Golf brings some Jersey-style boardwalk fun indoors.
Submitted by Rachael Cherry on
Houston has an array of summer and vacation camps to fit every kid's passion which provides a break from the classroom and the perfect opportunity for kids to pursue their interests in a more singular fashion. Have an aspiring actor or actress on your hands? Use summertime to help them hone in on their musical and theatrical skills by enrolling your little Romeo or Juliet in one of Houston's many music or theater camps.
And for more summer and vacation camp ideas, check out our comprehensive camp guide and full directory of camp listings.
Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on
Presidents' Day weekend is the time of year that Philly families enjoy a much-needed break during the throws of winter. Some may take a ski getaway or road trip, while others delight in a staycation. With so much history to offer, consider spending part of the holiday weekend by participating in some historic activities from our events calendar. These experiences not only entertain but also educate young and old alike. We have rounded up some of our favorites below.
Submitted by Felissa Allard on
Love is in the air this week for Long Island kids with plenty of Valentine's Day events on tap. But if your little one isn't into hearts and flowers, don't worry: There's plenty of other fun stuff to do this week.
Plus, check out our February GoList for a listing of fabulous monthly events for kids of all ages. There's also our Winter Guide of hot events in this cold season to keep kids occupied and happy. Finally, check out our full Calendar Listing for all the events going on in your area.
Submitted by Martha Hall on
Check out these summer cooking camps around the LA area for those happy little campers who love to make food. Your little chef will learn to bake, fold, stir, and maybe even clean-up!
We also recently pulled together 10 Great Outdoor Summer Camps, Horseback Riding Camps, and Summer Art Camps for LA Kids bursting with possibilities for the outdoorsy and artsy crowds.
Find more types of camp for your kids in our LA and Orange County Vacation Camp Guide. Search by age, interest, and location in our Directory of Listings.
Note that summer camp information for the 2020 season is changing daily. Please click the links to the individual camps below to see which ones are offering programs this year.
Submitted by Jennifer Coe on
Do your children opt to act or dance instead of play team sports? Participating in a play or a performance of some type is a great experience and teaches kids all about teamwork and reaching personal goals. If your son or daughter loves to be on-stage or in front of the camera tap-dancing their hearts out then New Haven has a camp for them! And of course, check out our entire CT Summer Camp Guide and our Summer Camp Directory.
Submitted by Fiona Taylor on
Summer camp is definitely more challenging for parents of preschoolers.
Just when the kids have got the routine down at their “regular” school or at home, they find themselves in a new environment, doing new things. As Martha would say, that’s a good thing—although it may be hard to keep that in mind while you deal with a meltdown at first-day drop-off. That's why it's important to know your little one is under the supervision of experienced counselors who know how to work with that delightful but sometimes—ahem—difficult age group.
We've been there. To help out a fellow parent, we’ve created a list of some of the best summer camps for preschoolers around the city, and now we're zeroing in on options in the booming boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn. As you’ll see, some have specialties, like music or wildlife, while others are general camps geared for more traditional camp fun. The best news of all? This list means summer's coming! (Eventually.) And you'll be totally ahead of the game.
Remember, you can always search our NYC Camp Directory for more options. Just use the handy filters to sort by location, age, and interest. The list below is just a sampling of the many NYC summer camps available.
Submitted by Mona Kayhan on
A trip to Broadway is always a treat, and one I can't wait to enjoy with my son—when he's a little older! Still, this is NYC, so of course there's a great show for everyone. The Broadway Playhouse, an NYC institution gently introduces kids ages 4-11 to the fun of Broadway by incorporating interactive elements into each performance, including sing-alongs, games, and even discussions with the actors.
It sounded just about right for my music-loving family, enough so that we made the trek from Brooklyn to the Upper West Side with a toddler in tow for a special kid-friendly tribute to the legendary Jazz Age songwriting duo, George and Ira Gershwin.
