Camping with children takes planning and preparation, because like the weather, you never know what to expect! Here are a few tips to help you prepare: Have a practice run in the backyard. Teach children how to set up the tent, prepare the campsite, etc. and allow them to experience what it will be like...

Whether traveling for the summer or just spending a week or two together, Canada's offering of festivals, fairs and events is nearly endless. Below is a list of events to spark your imagination as you plan your family's holiday. Buffalo Days Provincial Exhibition Regina, SK Saskatchewan's...

Whether traveling for the summer or just spending a week or two together, Canada's offering of festivals, fairs and events is nearly endless. Below is a list of events to spark your imagination as you plan your family's holiday. Just for Laughs Comedy Festival Montreal, QC Not just for adults...

Whether traveling for the summer or just spending a week or two together, Canada's offering of festivals, fairs and events is nearly endless. Below is a list of events to spark your imagination as you plan your family's holiday. Chocolate Fest St. Stephen's, NB What child doesn't love...

One of the most affordable and relaxing things that a family of any size can do for the summer is take a trip to the park. Here are some suggestions of things you can do at your local park to enjoy a lazy summer day: Bring a picnic basket! Nothing makes a trip to the park more enjoyable than a nice light...

Help your preschoolers stay cool this summer with a little slip, slide, and sprinkle. Slippery Slide Make your very own slippery slide! Purchase a large role of heavy plastic from a hardware store - at least 4' wide and about 12' long. Find a large enough area to accommodate the length of the...

Help your preschoolers stay cool this summer with these wet and wild water games for teams. Balloon Toss Nothing says summer quite like a water balloon! For this game you need a minimum of four people. Divide kids into pairs and give each pair a towel. Pairs grab opposite ends of the towel, stretching...

Here are some great team water games to play with younger children. These games should be played in the shallow end of the pool or in a wadding pool . As with any water activity, adult supervision is suggested. Ping Pong Ruckus Divide players into two teams and have them spread out in the water, touching...

Here are some great team pool games for older children , who can swim unassisted. As with any water activity, adult supervision is suggested. Water Scavenger Hunts Collect a number of water proof objects, such as plastic toys and fish, golf balls, dive rings, etc. Your objects should be a combination...

Here are some great tag water games to play with younger children. These games should be played in the shallow end of the pool or in a wadding pool . As with any water activity, adult supervision is suggested. Captain May I? One player is Captain and stands at one end of the pool. The other players take...