DIY Summer Water Games
Whether you need fun summer party games or new ideas for staying cool when temperatures soar, the following eight DIY water games will keep your kids refreshed and entertained all…
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Kimberton Waldorf School Summer Camp
Summer days filled with creek adventures, arts, crafts, creative play, picnics, woodland explorations, games, water play and fun. Our beautiful campus provides a wholesome environment where children can experience the wonders of nature and create memories to last a lifetime.
Brandywine Zoo Camp
The Brandywine Zoo is a fun learning center for children of all ages, located in beautiful Brandywine Park, Wilmington, Delaware. Brandywine Zoo offers indoor/outdoor spring-break and holiday camps, and full and half-day summer camps. For ages 5-13, aftercare is available.…
Things to Do With an Active Child
Your young explorer might be a future scientist or inventor. Nurture that with these ways to keep them engaged.
Super Camp Fair draws hundreds of families
Hundreds of families came to the MetroKids 10th annual Super Camp Fair Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Plymouth Meeting Mall to learn about summer programs at more than 75 camps from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and elsewhere.
The Graduation Party Game Plan
Planning a graduation party at home can be cheaper and more customizable but you’re in charge of every detail. For this symbolic day, preparation is key. Whether an intimate get-together or going all out, careful planning equals a stress-free day.
No More Grocery Wars
Does taking the kids to the grocery story make you crazy? Find out how to survive the experience with your sanity intact.
KidsPark
Monday-Thursday 7am-10pm; Friday 7am-Midnight; Saturday 10am-Midnight, Sunday 1pm-6pm. A family favorite for over 20 years! Hourly drop-in childcare for ages 18 months -12 years old. We have a morning preschool education program and birthday parties on the weekend. Your kids…
2017 Super Camp Fair Wrapup
Hundreds of families gathered at the Plymouth Meeting Mall on Jan. 29, 2017 for the 9th Annual MetroKids Super Camp Fair and learned about the wealth of summer program choices for their children.
Don’t Miss MetroKids’ 9th Annual Super Camp Fair!
Get a jump on summer plans! Meet with staff from 75+ camps; enjoy games, crafts and entertainment; and enter to win discounts and scholarships to local camps!
2016 Super Camp Fair Wrapup
The 8th Annual MetroKids Super Camp Fair, held Jan. 31 at the Conshohocken (PA) Marriott, attracted hundreds of families who met with camp representatives and started planning their summer adventures.
Kindergarten Lessons
Amid the singing and fun, schools follow core curriculum standards.
5 Great Card Games for Kids
5 fun card games for kids
Family Game Time: Chutes & Hoots
One mom wonders whether toys and board games should be labeled to reflect the longevity of their entertainment value.
Toy Test 2013
MetroKids readers test and review toys for MK's annual Toy Test.
2013 Super Camp Fair Photos
Families sampled activities and gathered in-depth information at the MetroKids Super Camp Fair, Jan. 27, at the Conshohocken (PA) Marriott.
How-to... organize the game cabinet
The stuffed catch-all game cabinet had to accommodate new Christmas games. So mom blogger Hillary Chybinski used plastic shoe boxes to help organize the stash.
Bottle cap match game teaches the ABCs
Earlier this week one of my library families stated that her children were having trouble with the alphabet, particularly recognizing the letters uppercase and lower case. We spoke a bit more and I thought for the please touch discovery stations…
PE stretches beyond gym class
To get kids moving, schools are using exercise bikes in the library, calisthenics during algebra and even video games like Dance Dance Revolution.
Tips for a healthy media diet
With TV, computers, video games, smartphones and other devices vying for kids’ attention, helping them manage their media habits is a major challenge.
Great gifts for children
Check out these 2012 NAPPA award-winning books, DVDs, games, music, toys and virtual products.
Dine out stress-free (sort of)
These mom-tested tips for eating with kids at a restaurant include menus, timing, tables versus booths and ambiance.
Spoiled by Swimming Pools
Mom blogger M.B.Sanok reminisces about her childhood swimming pool experiences. As a mom, she finds her local pool's benefits outweigh the costs.