Transform a brown paper grocery bag into a hat in this arts and crafts activity!

Looking for a way to stay cool in the pool? Check out Elbow Tag, a simple and easy twist on the classic game tag.

Make a passport suitcase and keep track of all the places you've traveled together as a family. Here's how:

Make a seashell wind chime for your back porch. Perfect for younger kids to build motor skills on.

What do you get when you cross a pool, water balloons and hula hoops? Pool Basketball, an exciting summer game perfect for kids of all ages.

Is your fifth grader trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Capture your beach memories—not with a photograph, but with a beach mosaic made from that classic beach souvenir, the shell.

Summer is a good time to teach children about other kinds of community helpers, such as lifeguards, forest rangers, and librarians. This activity is a fun way to get them introduced!

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Beach bags don't have to be bought...make your own beach bag out of recycled materials in this summer craft.

Here's a guide to help you design a challenging pool obstacle course for your elementary school children with ordinary pool toys and household objects.

This seashell necklace lets you keep a piece of the beach with you. Help your crafty kid create this seashell necklace, the perfect summer keepsake.

Host a dog wash to raise money for yourself, for charity, or just for fun!