As temperatures heat up outside, are your kids suffering from that common summertime problem: boredom?
From camps to summer learning programs, we have a round up for parents that is sure to keep the kids engaged.
It's a popular summer destination, but this year, Capital Area District Libraries are offering different options for kids of all ages.
A new program this year will give your kids the chance to use a 3-D printer to make a personalized key chain.
Every day, you can visit a different library branch to take part in a cool activity. There is a lot offered from Lego build challenges and pottery workshops to the chance to read to a dog.
At the Foster branch, every Thursday afternoon a different performer visits, that's everything from puppets to science demonstrations.
Summer reading is always the biggest push, and this year, it's more convenient than ever. There's an online option.
"You can sign up online and start keeping track of your reading right away," says Jean Bolley, the head librarian at the Foster Branch.
The goal is to keep kids engaged and learning all summer long.
"There is a brain drain during the summer and kids who don't keep up with their skills start school further back," says Bolley.
Go to CADL.org for all of the information on the programs listed above, or call your local library.
You have a lot of options this summer. Meridian Township's Harris Nature Center is giving younger kids and their parents to chance to get outside.
Call the center at (517)349-3866 if you want to be a part of the "Toddlers Connect with Nature" Camp in from August 9 to 12th. The camp is open to kids ages 1 to 4 and features a variety of outdoor activities.
For tech lovers, there's a free camp that teaches kids how to make their own mobile apps. That week long camp starts Monday, July 25th. Call the Holt-Delhi library at 517-694-9351 Extension 3 for more. The camp is for kids ages 9 to 13.
Great and low cost summer camps are often offered through your city, so call your local city hall or visit their website.
