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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A lemonade stand is a great opportunity for your kids to work on their money skills and donate some hard earned money to charity.

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

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

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

Are you looking for a fun game that will keep your child on his toes? Try introducing him to Water Tag.

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

This fun, summery arts and crafts activity is a great project to do with your child. She'll express her creativity while she revamps some old flip flops.

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

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