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

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.

What do a pool, a raft and a golf club have in common? They are all integral ingredients in the fun game of Aqua Golf, a great activity for kids of all ages.

Are you looking for an easy-to-play, fun game? Try Cat and Mouse. All you need is a large bed sheet or tablecloth, a "cat" and a "mouse", and you're all set.

Looking for a fun summer activity to capture all your vacation memories? Create a summer scrapbook with your child!

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

Melted crayon art is all the rage right now. It's simple, inexpensive, and there's no wrong way to do it!

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.

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

Your middle schooler's favorite book is being made into a motion picture, and she's the chosen designer. Help her create a movie poster to entice viewers.

Are you looking to entertain your child and a large group of their friends? Try out Chain Tag. The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes!

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

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

Help your first grader, second grader, or third grader boost his addition skills and math vocabulary with this fun summer game Ice Cream Addition!

Plan ahead for summer, by constructing a holiday calendar with your child. A great way to teach kids about time!

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

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

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

This sponge relay game is the perfect way to cool off and to keep kids' minds sharp this summer.

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

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

Design a fruit-inspired artwork using paints, paper plates, and real watermelon seeds in this seasonal craft project!

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.

Here's an arts and crafts activity for your preschooler: make pendulum paintings using only a funnel, canvas, and paint!

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

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

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!

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!