STEM Summer Camps in Los Angeles: Robots, Coding, and More Tech Fun

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Rolling Robots brings the STEM fun. Photo courtesy of Rolling Robots

STEM summer camps in Los Angeles offer a dynamic and engaging learning experience for kids interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM camps provide an immersive and inspiring environment where children can develop valuable lifelong skills and gain confidence in their abilities. 

Whether building robots, designing video games, or conducting experiments, STEM summer camps in Los Angeles are a unique and enriching educational experience. These summer camps will prepare young minds for the challenges of tomorrow's world. 

Science rules, but in case your kids want to expand their summer camp interests, check out musical theater camps in Los Angeles, top LA summer sports camps, and more in our Summer Camp Guide and Camp Directory. 

Top Family-Friendly Hotels in Las Vegas

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Sail trough the canals with a gondola ride at The Venetian Hotel and Casino.

Vegas, baby! While Las Vegas may not be at the top of everyone's list of family vacation spots, it's actually extremely kid-friendly. With amusement parks and arcades, interesting museums, dazzling live shows, aquariums and animal adventures, and so much more, Las Vegas is full of fun things to do with kids.

Many of these exciting activities are centered around the amazing themed resorts along the Las Vegas Strip. But there are also some great hotels off the Strip that give families more space, a break from the non-stop action, and some fun amenities of their own, like fantastic pools.

Here are our picks for the best kid-friendly hotels in Las Vegas. Use this list, as well as our roundup of 50 awesome things to do in Vegas with kids, to plan the perfect Vegas vacation for your family. You'll find more fun places to visit out west in our Western US Family Travel Guide.

Spring Break 2024: Top Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids

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World Series champs Atlanta Braves start the new season with opening day on Friday, April 5, 2024. Photo by Elsa Simcik

Spring break in Atlanta is almost here! As the weather grows warmer, both kids and parents are ready for a reprieve from the grind of school and work. We kick off Atlanta spring break 2024 with the arrival of Easter, including fun Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Brunches around Atlanta. Some of Atlanta's favorite attractions offer special events during spring break like Stone Mountain Park's Spring FUN Break and Six Flags Over Georgia's Spring Break. Plus, baseball gets in full swing(!) over spring break with the Atlanta Braves' home opener on Friday, April 5, 2024. 

If the kiddos are off from school but parents still need to work, we've gathered our favorite Atlanta school break camps! Check out the Best Spring Break Camps for Atlanta Kids to stay engaged and busy this vacation.

Where To Go Blueberry Picking Near Orlando at Family-Friendly Blueberry Farms

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Kids can pick blueberries and enjoy fun activities at Tom West Blueberries. Photo by author

During April and May, Orlando blueberry farms allow guests to pick buckets of blueberries while enjoying a family day outdoors. Many of these u-pick blueberry farms in Orlando offer additional fun activities such as sunflower picking, playgrounds, tractor rides, and more. And be sure to save the date for the annual Mount Dora Blueberry Festival and Plant City's Blueberry Festival at Keel Farms, where visitors pick tasty blueberries as well as enjoy other tasty items and fun activities. 

27 Spring Staycations and Day Trips from Long Island for Families

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Get off Long Island and explore Governors Island.

We've found 27 ideas for a spring day trip from Long Island, a perfect time to escape now that the weather is warming up and we have more daylight hours to work with. 

Living on Long Island, we’re lucky to have amazing parks, attractions, and quaint seaside towns for springtime day trips. We’re also lucky to be within driving or ferry distance of New York City, Connecticut, and New Jersey. 

Find more inspiration in our Long Island Spring Fun Guide and our Day Trips and Getaways Guide.

43 Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in New Jersey this April and May for Families

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Enjoy fun on the farm during Alstede's Easter and Springtime Festival. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

It's time to kiss winter goodbye in New Jersey and spring into the outdoor festival and fair season. Spring festivals are blossoming in 2024 and promise tons of family-friendly fun and things to do. From cherry blossom festivals to street fairs, these gatherings are a great way to spend time outdoors and experience all spring has to offer. 

For more spring action, check out our Guide to Spring Fun in New Jersey for Kids.

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