If there's one thing I remember distinctly about my childhood summers, it's summer camp. Sleepaway camps are great for fostering independence in children, who will leave with lifelong memories and hopefully at least summer-long skills. Houston families have a lot of options for sleepaway summer camps where kids can stay overnight, and most of these are just an hour or two away from the city.

We rounded up a bunch of sleepaway summer camps that are all about two hours or less from the Houston area. Most of the camps offer week-long stays for campers, with a couple offering shorter or longer stints as well. All of them promise to give your kids a hefty dose of fun and memories to last a lifetime. And for more summer and vacation camp ideas, check out our comprehensive camp guide and full directory of camp listings.

Sure, kids dabble in art class once a week or so throughout the Massachusetts school year. But if you have a child who really loves to create, a summer art camp might be just the thing to ignite a passion and nurture a talent. These visual art camps happening in or near Boston encourage kids to experiment with creating a variety of media, from Eric-Carle-inspired paper projects to 3-D sculptures to graphic novels.

Be sure to check out our complete Boston Camp Guide for other art-based programs, including theater camps and more.

Spring break means sunshine and outdoor fun, but it's likely a trip to a far-flung resort is on hold for now. We've found some spring break staycation destinations close to home for a low-key vacation that's an ideal way to welcome warmer weather.

Most New Jersey schools are on spring break in late-March/early-April, when weather in the Northeast can be unpredictable: too chilly for outdoor swimming, yet too warm to stay cooped up inside all week. So dress everyone in layers and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family. We've rounded up the best options for fun family destinations in and around the Garden State, from New Jersey beach towns and indoor water parks to Pocono resorts and Hudson Valley getaways.

If you're looking for a shorter jaunt minus the overnight stay, check out our guide to New Jersey family day trips.

What better way to stretch legs and get some fresh air this spring than doing so while taking in colorful, wondrous, outdoor public art displays all over the city?

These sculptures, artworks, and installations are all located in public spaces allowing for nearly all-hours viewing. Some of these 15 pieces of public art to see this spring are gearing up to debut, while others are wrapping up soon.

If this list of NYC locations only whets your appetite, perhaps it's time to plan an outdoor art day trip or book some tickets to one of our favorite kid-friendly museums in NYC.

It's been a full year since Mommy Poppins published a monthly NYC GoList, and so it feels especially hopeful to present this list of the best things to do in April. Spring is here; vaccines are proliferating, and, for the moment, the virus seems to be receding. We have a long way to go, of course, but we've also come a very long way. And that's worth celebrating!

Many of our usual go-to GoList spring events are virtual this year, including the Easter Parade and AMNH's EarthFest, or postponing until the fall (looking at you, Brooklyn Folk Fest) in hopes that we're 100 percent out of the woods by then. Still, we've found more than 10 totally worthy GoList must-dos for April, including the Atlantic Avenue Spring Fling, a very cool performance idea from NY Theatre Ballet, the long-awaited arrival of Kusama at the New York Botanical Garden, and more.

Read on for the full, fabulous list and find more seasonal happenings in our Spring Fun Guide. Of course, it's also time to book those summer camps. Slots are going fast for the 2021 season! Learn more about local and virtual summer camps with our upcoming Online Camp Fair. Visit virtual booths and watch live camp demos.

What silver lining has the pandemic brought? Time to learn a new skill — and for Philly kids, that might be riding a bike.

But with Philadelphia's notoriously ancient and bumpy sidewalks, and all of its of pedestrians, a pedal around the block might not be in the cards for little riders. So what's an urban dweller to do? Read on for a list of places you can take your novice rider to get those wheels spinning.

It's the perfect spring activity and a great addition to our Spring Fun Guide, so pedal on.

We've shared some of our favorite water parks in Connecticut with you before, but now we're going to focus on our favorite water park destinations in our region for younger set, including toddlers, preschoolers, and even babies. These parks have all the conveniences toddlers need: a separate play area, 12-18" of water a place to sit down with mom or dad. They come with wading pools and zero-entry pools, spray-grounds and splash pads. Don't forget to check out some of our other toddler-approved destinations!

If you are looking to travel to the most magical place on earth during the pandemic, rest assured, it's still magical. We recently visited Disney World in Orlando with kids ages 4 and 6 and learned some tips and tricks that we wanted to share — and yes, Disney World's reopening includes most rides and resorts. Here's a rundown of what you need to know before heading to Disney World in 2021.

Planning an Orlando trip? Check out more of the exciting Orlando openings happening this year and a brand-new Peppa Pig theme park coming in 2022.