April 2026

April 2026

Northeast Ohio Parent Camp and Summer Program Guide Listings

Still looking for a summer program for your child? Here’s our 2026 listings from the April edition of the Camp and Summer Programs Guide. It's time to decide on where to send your kids this camp season, whether you are looking for day or overnight adventures. ...
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Spring STEM for Kids

Spring has finally sprung! It's time to get outside with your kids from preschool to elementary age and explore nature’s STEM tools. ...
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Reading Room: 2026 Book Picks for Kids

Each month, we share books recommended by local authors or  libraries. Be sure to check back and fill your bookshelf with these titles. ...
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Dad Matters: Parenting Advice from a Cartoonist & the Descendants Corollary

Jason Lea, dad columnist, shares that parents might not always like what their kids are into, but finds a way to meet in the middle. ...
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Kids Learn to Explore Nature and Protect the Environment at Summer Camp

Kids can receive an outdoor education at camp while learning the importance of environmental stewardship. Not only can youth have a positive experience with nature, they can learn practical skills that will help them care for the environment.  ...
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2026 Earth Day Events in Northeast Ohio

With these events happening in the greater Cleveland/Akron area, your family can have fun while helping the planet. Check the list to find an activity around the region. ...
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Editor’s Note: Fill Your Nature Bucket

Memories of a worm invasion have our editor, Angela Gartner, thinking about all the ways we can help our children embrace nature this season. ...
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30 Basic Things Kids Need to Know Before Going to Camp

If your kids are signed up for camp or you are in the process of finding a summer program for your child, it’s time to start preparing. It’s important that anytime you send your child to a new environment, whether at a day or overnight program, there are skills they need to brush up on. ...
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7 Fun and Simple DIY Ideas for Birthday Parties at Home

These days, the “Pinterest-worthy” displays we see on social media can make parents feel like simple isn’t special. Kids won’t remember perfection, but they’ll remember how much fun they had. A party at home can be more personal and relaxed — and just as memorable.   ...
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Preparing Your Child With Disabilities for Summer Camp

For mom Jessica Kepich, of Parma, finding a summer program for her son Max, 7, who has autism and is nonverbal, is a big relief.  read more

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