How to Get Students to Volunteer (Without Nagging!)
“Who wants to come out and pick up trash in our neighborhood Saturday morning?” a bright and eager teacher asked a class of 9th graders. While a few dedicated students might show up, most probably…
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Thanksgiving kids’ activities inspired by pumpkin spice
Get ready for Thanksgiving Week with these hands-on kids’ activities inspired by Pumpkin Spice and Thanksgiving turkeys. Enjoy the smell of Pumpkin Spice and try one of these Thanksgiving project ideas with your kids. For…
Chicken Curry Recipe Your Kids Can Help Make — from A Little Yumminess
A new recipe from A Little Yumminess that will get you cooking with the kids and empowering them to try new flavors.
Recipe Spotlight: Bliss Belly Kitchen
Bliss Belly Kitchen teaches kids to nourish their bodies and keep their minds healthy, happy, and fulfilled.
Eight Finalists Selected in the 2019 ActivityHero Grant Contest
Eight Finalists Now Qualify for the $10,000 Grand Prize to be Announced June 18. Congratulations to the eight ActivityHero Grant finalists who have each won a $500 prize package from ActivityHero, 4imprint and Waiter.com. They…
Over 1,000 Summer Camp Scholarships Available Through ActivityHero’s Camp & Class Marketplace
Families can apply for financial aid to over 50 different summer camps on ActivityHero. For the first time, families who struggle to make ends meet can apply for multiple summer camp scholarships with ActivityHero’s simple…
Recipe Spotlight: The Culinary Dude
The Culinary Dude, Scott Davis, shares with us a fresh and simple summer salad recipe to try along with your kids.
3 Steps To Efficient Camp Marketing
Learn how to track your marketing efforts so that you get the most out of your marketing dollars. Free online training session on Wednesday, November 20. Every camp operator understands the most important factor in…
Top Tips for Summer Camp Fairs
Camp fairs are a chance to meet camp directors and ask questions. It's a great opportunity to discover new camps and plan a summer your kids will love.
A News Podcast Just for Kids: KidNuz
While you shuttle the kids to and from school and their activities, podcasts are a great way to be entertained or learn something new. KidNuz is a daily news podcast for kids and we had…
Recipe Spotlight: A Little Yumminess
Here's a recipe from Stacie Dong and Simran Singh of A Little Yumminess that will get you cooking with your kids and getting them to try a few new flavors.
Using Flexible Spending Accounts & Tax Credits for Summer Camps and After School Activities
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) can be a great way to reduce your taxes while you spend on child care. You can use money from your FSA to pay for summer camps and after-school activities. Certain…
The Origins of your Favorite Christmas Traditions
There are many popular traditions at Christmas, from gingerbread men to ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’. But where exactly did these traditions come from?
Building Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence in Children
Natalie is a high school teenager who believes she is not smart enough. Her parents noticed her self-esteem is low and want to help her regain her confidence. Stories like Natalie’s are not uncommon in…
5 Fun Fall Activities
Get ready for falling leaves, cooler weather, and spooky surprises with these hands-on activities for kids. Leaf piles and pumpkins and no school, oh my! Try one (or all) of these fall ideas with your…