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Summer tips and resources for families

4C offers tips and resources for families searching for fun, educational and safe summer experiences for children—whether at home or in a summer program. Below are safety tips, activity ideas and resources for choosing quality summer child care.

Summer safety tips

• Part I —for the sun and heat, pool, insects, playground and bicycles
• Part II—for fireworks, boats, open water swimming and ATV’s

Summer activity ideas and articles

• Home with children? 4C offers fun, educational activities
• Free/reduced-cost summer activities
• 10 fun things to do with your kids this summer
• 20 activities to do with your family this weekend
• Five ways to find family time
• 100 activities for parents and children
• Daily learning experience ideas
• Summer learning without the expense
• 'I'm so bored'

Summer camps—and how to select one

• Summer camp resources - Southwest Ohio/N. Kentucky
• Summer camp resources - Miami Valley
• Choosing quality summer camps
• Parents: Know what questions to ask when choosing a summer camp!

Choosing quality child care—anytime!

• Top 10 Questions to ask when choosing summer child care