Combat summer boredom with this easy and fun game. Race against each other to see who can fill their bucket the fastest using leaky cups!

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

Are you looking for a fun pool game that doesn't require a lot of heavy accessories? Try Steal the Bacon, a creative form of tag your child is sure to love.

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.

Take advantage of the summer sun to make you and your child a delightfully refreshing treat--sun tea!

A fun activity for a hot day, this will give young kids a chance to experiment with beginning science and math â and splash around in the process!

Invite your middle school writer to make this artistic trip diary, and practice narrative prose and analytical writing in the process!

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

Draw some educational value out of a summer stocked full of adventures!

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

Who says snow globes are just for winter? Help your child create a summer version with this fun art project!

This collage is a great way for children to see different methods of creating the same idea.

On a hot afternoon there is nothing better than a cold drink. Instead of making lemonade, your child can have lemon ice cubes ready to munch!

Pureed ripe peaches, vanilla yogurt, agave nectar, and juicy chunks of peach come together to form a refreshing pop that hits the spot on a hot summer day.

Create a sun-shaped summer words chart in this DIY craft activity!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Get your kids in the kitchen this Fourth of July and celebrate the holiday with some delicious and nutritious kid-friendly recipes!

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

Here are four chocolate bark ideas to prepare with your kids that everyone will love.

Grab some rope and a couple of rafts and you're ready to play Rope Rush, an exciting race game for the pool!

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

Play Rock Tic-Tac-Toe, the perfect outdoor game for all ages. Help your child develop thinking skills and get away from the TV!

Help your child chart how much he has grown over his school break by creating his own tree-shaped Summer Growth Chart.

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.

Are you sneaky, sneaky? You'll have to be when your play this fun game involving squirt guns and blindfolds that'll test your child's stealth.

Need to cool down on a hot summer night? This gazpacho recipe does the trick.

Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

This twist on the classic game of freeze tag spells fun for your fourth grader--and the whole family!

Put a spin on traditional salad by tossing in a few toothpicks! You and your child will have a bast making these healthy, bite-sized treats.