By Dianne Anderson No need for parents to panic just because school’s out for the summer. Kids who just want to have fun can get out of the house, and it won’t cost a small fortune to keep them fully fed, off the streets, and out of trouble. Outside of the classroom, nature rules. Megan ...

by Dianne Anderson Kids with boundless energy and no money in their pockets will soon be out looking for fun, sometimes in all the wrong places. They will hit the streets and learn there are not many freebies in the real world. Summer camps typically run from $80–200 per child, even as many parents likely ...

By Dianne Anderson Any excursion this summer to break through the four walls of pandemic constriction is sure to feel like an exciting vacation getaway for kids and youth. It’s been an ugly pent-up year, but the city of Long Beach parks is getting kids safely back together again with what looks like the start ...

By Dianne Anderson Thousands of summer vacationers will hit the streets of San Bernardino in about three weeks, looking to run off all that spare energy. Parents may want to revisit their local parks and recreation centers for a multitude of safe, fun and free things for the kids to do. Park programs are opening ...