Summer Activity Roundup

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

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

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

Help your preschooler explore the effects of light and shadow, and make a pretty sun print at the same time!

Make a friendship bracelet with your child this Mother's Day or the next time she is looking for a fun project to do!

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

Can't make it to the beach? Bring the science of ocean waves home with this fun earth science-related craft.

Celebrate Earth Day, or any day, by recycling an old CD and make a colorful, decorative fish!

Take a beach ball, a marker, and a first grader. What do you get? An outdoor activity that works on reading comprehension, in the midst of a game of catch!

Getting distance and direction across to fourth graders sure can be tricky! Get your child to practice this skill all summer long.

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

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

Make a campfire crown, complete with roasted marshmallows!