Summer Activities

Getting More Than Usual Out of Your Next Family Vacation

By Dave Wiggins | May 26, 2015

If the kids haven’t brought it up yet, it’s only a matter of time. “What are we doing for summer vacation this year?” The best vacations are those where the […]

Ten Tips to Help Find the Best Camp for Your Child

By Kathy Sena | May 1, 2015

Before you know it, it’ll be time to pack the sunscreen, swimsuits and bug spray for summer camp. Last summer, an estimated 10 million kids across the country went to […]

Fourteen Adventures With Dad – Make a “Daddy Date” (with Grandpa too!)

By John Bowman | May 27, 2014

As Father’s Day approaches, dads and their kids are beginning to look for the perfect way to celebrate the importance of the paternal bond. Here in California’s North State region, […]

Keep Cool ‘til They’re Back in School

By Desiree Gonzalez | July 29, 2013

Summer may be winding down, but there are still plenty of hot days left here in Northern California. If your kids are anything like mine, they tend to alternate between […]

North State Parent Picks for Fun Science-based Adventures

By Justine Ickes | May 31, 2013

Summer is nearly here and the signs signaling the end of the school year are clear. With some daydreaming, careful planning, and input from our kids, we can look forward […]

New Chico Business Offers Kids And Grownups A Rockin’ Good Time

By Desiree Gonzalez | May 30, 2012

As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for interesting birthday party ideas for my kids. We don’t do anything too over-the-top (no TLC reality show parties for me) but […]

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