There’s a class for just about every interest in Westchester, and creative writing is no different. Whether your children love to pen poetry or scribble essays, they can hone their craft at one of these local writing workshops. 

Looking for more things to do? Consults our dedicated Classes Guide and sign up for our newsletters. 

Delicious, steaming hot cocoa topped with pillowy marshmallows is a kids staple during the winter months, warming little hands from the very first sip. You can make it at home, of course, but foodie Brooklyn offers a multitude of independent chocolatiers, coffee shops, and cafes serving up rich, creamy and inventive hot chocolates.

We recently covered the best spots to get hot chocolate in Manhattan, as well as Queens, but Brooklyn, home to the city's artisanal food scene, has plenty to offer, too. Read on for 10 of our favorite spots to pick up a cup of hot chocolate with the kids in this family-oriented borough.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.