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:

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!

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.

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.

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!

Here's a tasty summer holiday treat: oatmeal chocolate chip cookie sandwiches filled with cinnamon ice cream.

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

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

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

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