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    Build a simple bubble pipe for a fun outdoor activity, using a cup, a straw, and some food coloring.

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    Read about other's concerns about overnight summer camps and how safe they are.

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    What happens when the kids go off to camp and the parents have separation anxiety?

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    Learn how to grow blossoming flowers that attract fuzzy caterpillars and fluttering butterflies.

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    Dr. Paul Coleman helps parents deal with a child's homesickness.

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    Local colleges and universities often offer summer camp sessions that focus partly on academics. Educational summer activities can give kids a head start for the next school year.

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    By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

    Your kids will love this outdoor activity, which is perfect for birthday parties.

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    A parent wonders whether she should encourage her reluctant son to go to overnight summer camp.

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    Here's a living backyard hideout you grow from seeds -- it's made of sunflowers!

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    Tips for gardening with children.

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    Learn when to tell your summer camper to hang in there and when to go get her.

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    Introduce your child to gardening with this fun activity -- this plant is so easy to grow, even a brown thumb can't "fowl" it up!

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    By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

    This outdoor activity will help you turn your backyard into a winter wonderland.

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    By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

    Grow a green thumb! Help your kid make her own aquarium terrarium.

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    By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

    Spending time away from home is a frightening prospect for many little kids. Here are some tips to help them handle homesickness.

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    By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

    Do your kids have the pre-camp jitters? Here are the words you need to calm their fears.

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    Choosing the right summer camp can be a daunting task. Use these tips from PTA and the American Camping Association when choosing a summer camp for your child.

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    By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

    Get ready for camping with a handy list of packing tips.

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