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…
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Best Camps, Classes & Kids’ Activities of 2018
ActivityHero announces the best camps, classes, and kids’ activities of 2018 — based on reviews and votes from families. Thousands of parents reviewed and voted for camps and classes on ActivityHero, and the following 36…
Top Winners of $15,000 Business Grant Contest for Children’s Camp and Class Providers
Project Ember and Rock Band Land Win Top Prizes ActivityHero today shared the results of the 2018 Business Grant Contest. Over the course of three months, families voted for over 1,300 children’s camp and class…
7 Clever Ways to Keep Kids Cool on Hot Days
The best summertime activities help your kids beat the heat while having a blast. Here are 7 fun ideas to try out!
Choosing Sports for Kids: 8 Ways Parents Can Help
When kids start to express an interest in sports, it might be hard to know where to start. How do you know if your child is a Steph Curry or a Serena Williams? Here’s some…
Swim Lessons for Kids: 4 Reasons Every Child Should Learn
Swim safely this summer! Learn to recognize the 5 danger signs of drowning and find out how swim lessons promote safety, self-confidence, and more. By The ActivityHero Team Swimming is great way for kids to…
6 Business Ideas for Enterprising Kids
Encouraging kids to think like entrepreneurs teaches them long-lasting lessons about the value of hard work, careful planning, and creativity. By Melanie Hargrave We all remember sitting at the end of our driveways at a…
Kids’ Martial Arts Classes: A Parent’s Guide
Is martial arts right for your child? Here, experts answer common parent FAQs about choosing martial arts program styles, readiness, safety and more.
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…
18 Seasons to Harvest Compassion
Help your family grow compassion and harvest the benefits of community service.
Preparing for elementary school tours and open house
Get the most out of your school tour or open house with these tips from education experts and parents You’ll find a lot of private schools offering open houses and tours in October and November. Even…
Surprising stats about school holiday camp registrations
Ever feel like families wait until the last minute to sign up for holiday break camps? You're right! See our analysis of registration trends to help with your marketing plans.
Fun camps & classes for the San Francisco Bay Area for Columbus Day
Columbus Day & Indigenous People’s Day is coming up and you know what that means… kids have a long weekend and are looking for something to do! Skip the TV and the mall this year…
5 Tips That Helped Me Succeed in High School ~
High school can be stressful! Here, a recent grad shares 5 practical tips helped her define high school success and achieve meaningful goals.
Expert Tips to Ease the Back-to-School Transition ~
Don't just muddle through the first weeks of school. Use these clever strategies from after-school teachers to help kids (and you) hit the ground running!