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Top Swimming Lessons in Connecticut for Kids

Submitted by Clementina Verge on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 3:46pm

The top swimming lessons in Connecticut teach kids valuable skills, boost confidence, and provide serious fun! Photo courtesy of Children of the Sound

When it's time to get your little ones toes wet, you want a trusted place to take swimming lessons. You may have a little fish or maybe a child who is scared around water. Either way, swimming lessons are important for teaching kids to be comfortable and safe at Connecticut's many pools, lakes, and beaches. There are many pools that offer Mommy and Me swim classes and ongoing skill-building lessons in the water.

Still looking for splishy-splashy fun? We also have a list of Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks and Water Playgrounds in Connecticut.

Top Summer Day Camps Near Hartford

Submitted by Clementina Verge on Sun, 04/18/2021 - 6:06pm

Try out tennis and more sports at Mandell JCC's summer camp. Photo courtesy the camp

Summer camps in the Hartford area offer kids outdoor and indoor options, time in nature, plenty of science, and summer memories of having fun with peers. Whether you sign up for a single week or the whole summer, you can trust your child is in good hands at these time-tested, parent-approved Hartford summer day camps

Our Connecticut Camp Guide is also a great resource for finding just the right summer activity for your Connecticut kid or check out our upcoming Online Camp Fair to explore options. Got an older child? Consider these sleepaway camps right here in Connecticut.

25 Great Things to Do Over February Break with DC Kids

Submitted by Clementina Verge on Fri, 02/05/2021 - 12:40pm

Nearby Wisp Resort features snow tubing runs of 750 feet in length. Photo courtesy of the resort

We get it: February vacation week in DC will be a little different this year. With so many winter activities sacrificed to the pandemic, it might seem a daunting challenge to entertain little ones during the upcoming school vacation.

Fear not: We here at Mommy Poppins DC have the skinny on winter activities you can actually do in February 2021. There’s skating, skiing, snow tubing, and plenty more. This year we’ve even included a list of great virtual activities in case you’re anxious about heading outdoors.

Here is a just a sample of the possibilities for kids and families from Saturday, February 13 to Sunday, February 21, including special Capital District events on Presidents Day, Monday, February 15.

A Sweet Visit to PEZ Visitor Center in Orange

Submitted by Clementina Verge on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 11:45am

Strawberry candy-scented air tickled our noses as soon as we opened the car doors, and before we even stepped into the building, the kids knew that the PEZ Visitor Center would be a sugary dream come true (for another sweet experience in the New Haven area, venture out to Fascia's Chocolates in Waterbury). For adults who loved PEZ candy during childhood, it’s a trip down nostalgia lane. For children, it’s a colorful world filled with tempting flavors of candy. Though a visit here doesn’t take long (we spent about an hour), you’ll be glad you stopped by, and the kids will not want to leave.

Best Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing Spots in Connecticut

Submitted by Clementina Verge on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 11:33am

Rent cross country skis and hit the groomed paths of Winding Trails. Photo courtesy of Winding Trails

Not all snow sports come with an adrenaline rush. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing are two fun, yet low-key winter activities that are easy for Connecticut kids to learn, offer the opportunity to experience beautiful surroundings, and make for a tranquil family outing or a fun, socially-distanced adventure with friends. There are several parks, trails, and winter sports centers in Connecticut where families can safely snowshoe or cross country ski, and some even rent out gear and offer lessons.

For more cold-weather thrills and chills, check out our favorite Connecticut snow tubing parks and family ski areas.

Igloos, Greenhouses, and Heated Patios: Fun Outdoor Restaurants in Connecticut for Winter Family Dining

Submitted by Clementina Verge on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 8:08pm

Igloos make outdoor restaurants feel a bit like winter wonderlands. Photo by Ally Noel

It's not only safer to eat outside these days; it's more fun, too! As indoor dining in Connecticut remains limited, some restaurants have winterized their patios and deck spaces to include not only tents and heaters, but creative structures like igloos, greenhouses, and more. Because some of the best memories are still made around a dining table, consider the following family-friendly outdoor restaurants for a fun winter night out. Big appetites and cozy blankets are encouraged!

Make an afternoon of it by pairing a visit to one of these outdoor restaurants with a winter day trip to a local park or farm. Our Connecticut Winter Fun Guide includes more ideas for keeping kids safe, warm, and entertained in the coming months.

Indoor Play Spaces in Connecticut Open Now

Submitted by Clementina Verge on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 5:00pm

Mask up and jump in! Photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers CT

When chilly weather keeps kids inside in Connecticut, they don't necessarily need to stay home. Many indoor play spaces have reopened under state guidelines and will keep little ones climbing, bouncing, jumping, and giggling on cold or wet days. For 2021, facilities have implemented enhanced cleaning procedures, social distancing protocols, and advance registration requirements, ensuring not only a fun day trip but increased safety.

Look to our Connecticut Winter Fun Guide for more cabin fever cures, from snow tubing outings to dozens of outdoor winter activities to keep kids busy at home.

25 Things to Do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Kids

Submitted by Clementina Verge on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 12:30pm

Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!

Anchored by majestic mountains and charming small towns, the White Mountains region of New Hampshire offers family adventures year-round. Whether you want to chase waterfalls or cool off in crystalline lakes at the peak of summer, enjoy the spectacular fall foliage, or play in sparkling snow when the state morphs into a winter wonderland, this area of the Granite State features everything from countless hiking trails, to giggle-inducing amusement parks, relaxing campgrounds, and shopping outlets.

Below are 25 of our favorite things to do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, as well as places to stay. Find more family travel in our Guide to New England.

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