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Family 5: Our Picks
for Most Unusual Summer Camps

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These days, summer camps are offering everything from adventure sports to fashion design.

Surfing: Drop in on the Sport of Kings

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Learning to surf is fun, and not nearly as hard as it sounds. Most beach-vacation spots have instructors who can safely teach the whole family to ride the waves in only a lesson or two.

Tailor Camping Adventures to Your Family

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Be honest with yourself when planning a camping trip: Is your family the rugged or pampered type? Knowing what everyone's comfort level will help you pick the best destination for your family.

Family Bicycle Trip

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Garden Stones

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Last year at planting time, Lily watched awestruck as I pulled rock after rock out of soil I've turned a dozen times before; try as I might to convince her otherwise, she was certain they'd been secretly reproducing underground....

Squirrel Cafe

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Just as we humans enjoy a good bite to eat at our favorite summer roadside diner, so can the bushy-tailed travelers in your neck of the woods--if your family opens up one of these easy-to-build squirrel cafés. It's a great craft...

Outdoor Games for Toddlers

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Start your toddler on a path to physical fitness with these five imaginative outdoor activities.

Keeping Kids Busy -- But Not Too Busy

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It has become the topic du jour: Are we overscheduling our kids? Find out where to draw the line.

Family 5: Our Top Cheap and Easy Team Sports for 5- to 10-Year-Olds

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Keep kids entertained -- without breaking the bank.

Mushroom Prints

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Mushrooms may be great on pizza and burgers, but place a few on a piece of paper, and they're in-spore-ational!