Best Indoor Birthday Party Places for Kids in Dallas

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You can count on Texas Skatium for a fabulous indoor birthday party! Photo by Gabby Cullen

All DFW parents know that indoor birthday party places are a must. After all, this is Texas, and if there’s one thing we know, the weather is unpredictable. There’s a reason WFAA weatherman Pete Delkus is a local legend, after all. Luckily, Dallas and the rest of the metroplex have safe and entertaining kids’ birthday party spots for almost every interest or hobby. From running a mini city or taking a cooking lesson to having a Nerf gun battle, this list of indoor birthday party places has the best of the best when it comes to celebrating your kiddo.

For other fun indoor birthday party places, check out the best indoor playgrounds and indoor play spaces in Dallas and Fort Worth. 

Best Summer Camps in Orlando

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Mad Science Summer Camps combine scientific discovery, themed games, and physical activity. Photo courtesy of Mad Science of Central Florida

It's time to start narrowing down summer camp options in Orlando as the weather warms up. With Central Florida being such a kid-friendly area, it's no surprise that we have the best day camps in the country! We've put together a list of our top Orlando camps sure to keep kids engaged and excited this summer.

Looking for more options, like specialty camps, such as sports or art, or overnight camps in Florida? Make sure to visit our Orlando Summer Camp Guide for helpful information on making the most of your child's summer break!

Musical Theater and Performing Arts Summer Camps in Los Angeles and OC

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Get into character! Summer Camp photo courtesy of A Noise Within Theatre

Performing arts summer camps seem like a given in a city full of Hollywood starlets and movie studios. Young thespians can hone their skills at musical theater summer camps in Los Angeles.

Warm up those vocal chords and get your jazz hands ready. Performing arts summer camps in Los Angeles offer an immersive experience where children can explore their creativity and develop their talents in theater, music, dance, and more. With fun activities and opportunities to showcase their acting chops, these camps provide a memorable and enriching summer for budding performers. 

In addition to performing arts summer camps, check out STEM summer camps in LA, browse the best summer day camps in Los Angeles, and find more camps in our Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide. 

Best Summer Camps for Preschoolers in Atlanta

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Owlets can explore nature at Camp Kingfisher at Chattahoochee Nature Center. Photo courtesy of the center

Preschoolers and young kids need to stay busy during the summer, and preschool camp is the perfect way to introduce new interests and develop socialization skills. Luckily, Atlanta offers many summer camps for preschoolers and young children!

Our list of day camps for preschoolers allow parents to choose a summer camp that aligns with age-appropriate interests and schedule. We've included Atlanta summer camps that offer a little bit of everything, as well as camps specifically for sports, dance, drama, and more. Register early: Spots fill up quickly, and some preschool camps offer an early-bird discount.

Philadelphia's Best Summer Camps for Preschoolers

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Celebrate at Burn Brae Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

Selecting the perfect summer camp for Philly children can be challenging under normal circumstances. But when looking for a location that offers options for especially young tots, it can be particularly difficult.

Whether your family needs care all summer long or you just want to provide a change of scenery and stimulation for your toddler or preschooler, we've found lots of fantastic summer camps in Philadelphia and throughout the Delaware Valley. While many camps start accepting campers at age 4, some even accommodate kiddos 3 and younger.

Need a camp for older kids? Be sure to check out our Summer Camp Guide and our posts about STEM camps and free and affordable camps. 

Best Summer Camps for Teens in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

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Kids can learn from top tennis coaches at Nike Tennis Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

If you feel your teenager has outgrown camp, the variety of summer camps for teens throughout the DC area may convince you otherwise. There are summer day camps in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia that will keep teens busy all summer long no matter their interests. These teen summer camps include all sorts of big-kid activities like sports, coding and robotics, theater, art, and so much more.

Here are 15 summer camps for teens in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Bookmark our local Summer Camp Guide for more options for summer camps near DC, and peruse our full Camp Directory for more summer camps to fit any budget and interest.