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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

Challenge your child to an exciting race across the pool and engage them in a game of Cruise Ship. Grab some plastic figures, hop in the pool, and you're set.

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

Brighten up your home with this fun activity! Make a summer sun print and teach your child the art of easy print making.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

Stay active over summer vacation with this fun take on the old favorite Red Rover!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

There's something magical about bubbles. Here's a way to turn an old favorite into something new, by ditching that plastic wand for a homemade bubble pipe.

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

Replace the butterfat and sugar of ice cream with the sublime sweetness of a frozen chocolate-covered banana.

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!