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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Sneak some vitamin-packed greens into your homemade popsicles for a frozen summer treat thatâs both delicious and nutritious