The sounds of splashing and games of Marco-Polo will soon be filling our evenings once again. Sadly, 99 children aged newborn to 9 years old died from a drowning accident in the state of Florida in 2023. In a state with a population of over 21 million people, 99 may not sound like a big […]
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Join the new NCG Movie Theater in Citrus Park Mall for Summer Camp Film Festival at NCG this Summer – tickets for all Summer Camp Festival movies are only $2! Kids Combos are only $5 with the purchase of a Summer Camp Film Festival ticket. Summer Camp Film Festival at NCG runs June 8-August 1. New
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Summer is almost here and maintaining good reading habits in the summer months helps keep kids’ minds sharp. Below are a few programs that will keep kids reading all summer long: Hillsborough County Public Library This year’s “Summer Reading Adventure” invites readers of all ages to log reading hours from June 1 through July 31.
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July is the perfect time to implement some fresh ideas for summer fun that also have an undercurrent of learning. Below are a few simple ways to get those mental muscles moving again. Let your kids do the cooking Learning doesn’t always have to feel like learning. Cooking with your children teaches a valuable life
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The weeks leading up to a college send off are a mix of excitement and anxiety for both students and their parents. With so much to do in preparation for the big day, it can be easy to overlook some important tasks. Here are four to-dos that will help ensure a smooth transition. Establish a
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Historically, the phrase, “you play (run, throw, hit) like a girl” has been hurled as an insult on school yards and sports fields. In recent years, a movement has ensued to flip the script and empower young women to redefine what it means to play like a girl. Karlie Mintzer, Recreation Assistant Supervisor at the
Summer is just around the corner, which means parents are scrambling to find ways to keep their kids engaged all summer long. For many, that means filling the calendar with summer camps. Before beginning the camp search, it is important to understand the importance of camp. While parents often look to summer camp to keep
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