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It may be cold outdoor, but summer camps in the Baltimore County region are thinking ahead to this year’s summer camp season. As you’re thinking about the best type of camp for your child, explore the following questions to ask when considering camp options for your child. What to Ask …

Power Treads Get set for all-surface vehicles that flip, rip and roam all around. Create your own custom course using the modular track set. Level up by adding household items for your vehicles to power over, under and through. $24.99, ages 5-8, powertreads.com   Just Add Fruits & Veggies This …

If you ask parents of children who have attended summer camp, you’ll likely hear them describe how more confident and mature their children were when they returned home. The American Camp Association says that camp gives children three key benefits: confidence, curiosity and character. Camp fosters respect for other campers, …

This January, National Mentoring Month, is a good time to think about mentoring. Baltimore’s Child spoke with Tiffany Reinhardt, associate executive director of mentoring at The Y in Central Maryland, to learn more about the benefits of mentoring and the mentoring opportunities that exist within our community. Q: How does …

My 35th birthday was supposed to be big. I had planned a trip to Colorado with friends that was going to involve bluegrass, snow tubing and no children. It was going to be a glorious celebration four months after the birth of my second child. Then COVID-19 came and we …

Not only are STEM activities great fun for kids, but they’re also educational. Best of all, they don’t necessarily require special supplies. Grab your pretend lab coat and start growing some beautiful crystals with the following science experiment from Mad Science of Washington, D.C. Crystal Star Ornament What you need: …

It felt like we were coming out of a fog when the email about summer camps opening came through. My mind immediately started racing. “Wouldn’t it be amazing to get her out of the house? She needs this ‘normalcy.’ Will it be safe? How much judgment will I receive for …

The deadline is quickly approaching for Maryland fifth graders to participate in this year’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, presented by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards. All entries are due to a local Maryland Forest Service office by noon on Friday, Jan. 15. This …

While snowflakes may be getting ready to fall, it isn’t too early for parents to start planning for their children’s summer break and where, or even if, to send them for a camp program. While few would call 2020’s summer camp experience ideal, the potential of a coronavirus vaccine begs …

During this pandemic, so many cherished routines have been sacrificed, and the loss of sports is one that really stings for lots of kids. Not only do sports provide a way to stay fit and have fun, but they are also sources of socialization and confidence. And, of course, they …

Enjoy a memorable winter escape to Maryland’s Eastern Shore at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Spa and Marina.  The waterfront resort is offering the “Getaway Winter” promotion featuring 15% off room rates plus breakfast for two on stays between January 3 and April 3, 2021.  The offer can be accessed …

You want to find the best child care option for your child while ensuring his or her health and safety. Choosing a provider is a major decision under normal circumstances; finding child care during a pandemic means parents have a host of additional matters to consider and evaluate. Whether you’re interviewing a private nanny, …

Just in time for the fall season, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is providing Baltimore residents with the “Getaway Fall” promotion. The special offer provides 15 percent off room rates plus breakfast for two each day. It is available when booked between now and November 30, …