Gardner’s Best Kids After School & Summer Camp

09/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Floor is Lava Parents Night Out! 😎💪

09/20/2026

Turn an afternoon project into a reason to watch the backyard!

Make a simple bird feeder, hang it outside, and see who comes to visit. 🐦

Which backyard bird does your child get most excited to see?

09/19/2026

A deck of cards can create hours of family fun.

Teach the kids a game you grew up playing, then let them try to beat you!

What card game did your family play when you were growing up?

Looking for fun card games for kids? These 10 easy classics, from Go Fish to Crazy Eights, make family night unforgettable.

09/19/2026

Next grocery trip, give your child a challenge: pick ONE fruit or vegetable they’ve never tried before.

They might discover a new favorite… or make a face you’ll never forget. 😄

What do you think your child would choose?

09/18/2026

Here’s tonight’s conversation starter:

“If you could get REALLY good at one thing this year, what would you choose?”

The answer might tell you something you didn’t know!

What do you think your child would say?

09/18/2026

Grab a few simple supplies and create your own family field day!

Sack races, hula hoops, beanbag toss, or even a good old-fashioned sprint to the finish line.

Which event would your child want to compete in first?

09/17/2026

Start with one sentence: “One morning, I opened the front door and couldn’t believe what I saw…”

Then let your child finish the story.

Where do you think their imagination would take it?

09/17/2026

Hand your child the camera for a few minutes and see the world from their perspective. 📸

You might end up with pictures of the dog, their shoes, a cool bug…and maybe a few surprisingly great photos.

What do you think your child would photograph first?

09/16/2026

How well does your family REALLY know each other? 😄

Write down questions about favorite foods, funny memories, birthdays, and family history, then see who gets the most right.

Who would win trivia night in your house?

09/16/2026

Have something exciting coming up?

Make a paper chain and remove one link each day. It’s a simple way for kids to see the countdown getting shorter!

What’s something your family is counting down to?

Explore the magic of paper chains! From traditional decorations to educational tools, we've curated 50 fun and exciting paper chain activities for classrooms. Click to discover hands-on crafts