SummerKids 2010 Photo Contest

July 26, 2010

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Aidan of Mt. Laurel, NJ about to climb the rock wall at Tall Pines Day Camp in Williamstown, NJ.
Aidan of Mt. Laurel, NJ having a mouthful of fun at the Riversharks baseball game at Campbell’s Field in Camden, NJ.
Alayna of Philadelphia loving the water at Lake Nockamixon in Quakertown, PA.
Alex of Folsom, PA waving as he jumps off the diving board at a pool in Ridley Township, PA.
Becky of Collegeville, PA jumping on the trampoline.
Blake, of Collegeville, PA slips and slides around the yard.
Brooke taking in the beautiful scenery at Dingman’s Falls in Pike County, PA.
Carli of Turnersville, NJ enjoying a carnival ride.
Carli of Turnersville, NJ loves summer days at the pool.
Dante of Middletown, DE getting an up-close look at the scenery in Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, DE.
Ethan and Emma of Lansdale, PA soaking up the fun and sun in the pool.
Genesis and Joshua of Morrisville, PA taking a stroll on a beautiful sunny day through Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA.
Genesis of Morrisville, PA having a blast at a local park.
Gianna of West Chester, PA swinging on the ropes course at Camp Tohikanee Girl Scout Camp in Quakertown, PA.
Haley and Ryan of Collegeville, PA enjoying a wagon ride.
Haley and Ryan of Collegeville, PA sliding around in the backyard.
Jake of Collegeville, PA eating cotton candy at a Lakewood BlueClaws baseball game at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, NJ.
Joel and Joshua of Philadelphia, enjoying the first dip of summer.
Joshua and Genesis from Morrisville, PA peeking through wizard hats at the Tyler Arboretum Enchanted Forest in Media, PA.
Joshua and Genesis of Morrisville, PA climbing through Tyler Arboretum’s Nature Enchantment exhibit in Media, PA.
Joshua and Genesis of Morrisville, PA smile as they swing their way through summer.
Joshua and Genesis of Morrisville, PA watching Elmo’s World on Sesame Street.
Joshua of Morrisville, PA strolling along the troll bridge at Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA.
Julianne and Rebecca of Vineland, NJ strutting their stuff on the runway at a birthday party.
Kimora of Phoenixville, PA spending the day by the water.
Kyle and Madeline from Cinnaminson, NJ enjoying the St. Charles Borromeo Carnival in Cinnaminson, NJ.
Kyle, from Cinnaminson, NJ hanging around the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Logan of Trevose, PA on a wild ride with his dad.
Madeline, from Cinnaminson, NJ slides into the pool.
Marina and Dante of Middletown, DE having a great time on the slide with Grandma and Dad.
Marina of Middletown, DE gathering seashells in Rehoboth Beach, De.
Megan, of Newfield, NJ spends the day at the Camden Children’s Garden in NJ.
Nicholas and Samantha of Feasterville, PA and Jillian, Alexis, and Charlotte from Philadelphia sitting in a buggy in Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA.
Nicholas and Samantha, of Feasterville, PA relaxing in the shade at Morris Arboretum in PA.
Rebecca, Laura and Lana of Vineland, NJ canoeing in the lake.
Rex and Aidan enjoying the day at Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.
Ryan playing at the pool in Philadelphia.

Whether they are splashing in the pool or simply running around in the backyard, kids are always having fun in the summertime. We asked our readers to post photos to our Facebook page showing us how their children enjoy summer. Check out the results below.

Congratulations to Kim Csapo Taylor and Funk EE, who submitted photos to our Facebook page and are the randomly selected winners of our drawing for amusement park tickets!

Reader-submitted photos, compiled by Amy Stansbury, MetroKids' editorial intern

This article appears in the July 2010 issue of MetroKids.