It may not be the first thing that comes to mind as the snow begins to pile up in the Mid-Atlantic, but winter may be the best time to lock in a summer camp program for your child. While there is “no wrong time to look for a camp,” according …
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Top 10 Family Events for September Explore books, fall fun and special events this season in and around the Baltimore area
Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the September 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.
Read More »The School-Year Vacation Guide Making the most out of your time and money without compromising on education
More and more families are traveling during the school year. Here’s how to minimize the impact—and maximize the benefits—of school-year vacations. Last January, my family took an epic 11-day vacation to Oahu, Hawaii. We swam, snorkeled, hiked and—most importantly—bonded. The best part? Our kids, twin boys in fifth grade and …
Read More »How to Beat the Summer Heat (and Make it Fun!) The heat is uncomfortable for most of us, but with temperatures this high, it can be dangerous, too.
How to Beat the Summer Heat (and Make it Fun!) With temperatures last weekend climbing into the 90s—and more to come from July 25 to Aug. 6— it’s time to get strategic about how we stay cool. The heat is uncomfortable for most of us, but with temperatures this high, …
Read More »Top 10 Family Events for July Learn, play and explore this summer with these events in and around the Baltimore area
Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the July 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.
Read More »BCPL Summer Reading Challenge Kicks Off This Weekend There's an "Ocean of Possibilities" for your child this summer
Baltimore County Public Library’s popular Summer Reading Challenge kicks off this Saturday, June 18. To celebrate the 39th season, the 2022 series will officially launch with a party at the North Point Branch in Dundalk from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by for face painting, balloons, a scavenger …
Read More »Top 20 Family Events for June We're doubling the summer fun with an expanded calendar this month
Click the images below to download this Top 20 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the June 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.
Read More »Baltimore City Public Pools Reopen for the Season
It’s finally swim season again! While you’re enjoying the sunny weather with your family, head to these Baltimore City pools if you need to cool off. Four pools opened for the Memorial Day holiday and weekends through June 15. All neighborhood public pools will be open for full service …
Read More »Kid-Friendly Sunscreens For the Summer
Sunscreen is a year-round necessity to prevent skin damage and skin cancer, but it’s especially important during the summer, when UV rays are the strongest. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that all kids ages 6 months and older should be lathered in sunscreen whenever they’re outside, whether they’re playing at …
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