Instead of spending money on day trips or family vacations to keep my kids entertained all summer, I built a backyard they love. We love staying home.

While some kids spend their summer playing outside or doing arts and crafts, a group of students in New Orleans are doing ...

"The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY!" is a new traveling exhibit that's turning playtime into a launchpad for ...

Many kids are already enjoying their vacation and taking a break from their books, but it can be hard to keep them active and ...

Every summer, kids in grades 3 through 12 can sign up for Youth Summer Stock, a Little Theatre Players camp that has two three-week summer sessions. It’s a space to learn the ins and outs of theater, ...

All through elementary school, I attended not a single summer day camp. To use today’s parlance, we spent our summers “rotting.” We rambled around our little town to find friends who were free to hang ...

"Let kids get bored!" they say. “They” are a handful of parenting influencers and memes that seem to be subtly shaming ...

Schools out and summer camps are in session. With extreme heat this week, camp counselors are finding ways to keep kids cool.

Play-Doh launched a hot new grill toy not too long ago, and Walmart has it marked down just in time for summer cookout season ...

Now that school is out and the weather is warmer, kids spend more time playing outdoors in neighborhoods and along city ...

Eight children sat on the floor with blankets watching Sonic the Hedgehog teach a lesson about friendship. The show ends and they each go to different games.