Tweens & Teens

When the weather is so nice that you just want to spend every moment outside, you might wish you could find a restaurant with the elusive combination of good food, outdoor seating, and kid-friendliness. We’ve discovered a few places that not only take your family outside, but around the world, too. Read on for culinary adventures the whole family will enjoy.

Families can find plenty of things to do and ways to stay active in Stowe, VT, whether visiting when it’s a sparkling winter wonderland, when it’s lush and green in the summertime, or when the leaves are at their peak in the fall. The area includes the 200-year-old town of Stowe, arguably the most charming village in Vermont, the Trapp Family Lodge (of Sound of Music fame), and Mt Mansfield, the highest peak in the state. From hiking, swimming and biking in summer to skiing, snowshoeing and skating in winter, Stowe is a year-round destination. Read on for things to do in Stowe, VT winter, spring, summer and fall.

Portland, Maine is a city filled with history, outdoor recreation, culture, and truly great food. Pack up the car or take the train and bring the kids along for an engaging, relaxing, and sometimes even awe-inspiring New England family weekend getaway.

To plan a memorable trip, read on for 25+ things to do with the kids in Portland.

Whether it’s building a machine or a cool contraption, designing a video game or iPhone app, or teaming up with fellow “engineers” to build a bridge or launch a model rocket, some kids just can’t get enough of science and technology. And what better time than summer for kids to take the time to explore their passions to their hearts’ content. We’ve rounded up 5 summer programs that are rich in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), architecture, design and robotics - great for kids in kindergarten through high school.

No matter what the kids are into - theater, music, arts & crafts, soccer, baseball, swimming, computers, nature - you name it, Boston has a camp for it.

January brings the delightful - yet daunting - task of deciding what to do with the kids next summer. Delightful, because just thinking about summer can take everyone's mind of the dark, cold and snowy days of winter. Daunting, because there are just so many options!

If camp is part of your family's summer plans, our series of posts covering everything from “traditional” day camps to specialty programs in the greater Boston area can help make your decision of which ones to consider easier.

First up, six+ camps in Boston, Cambridge and Brookline.