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Has anyone been out planting flowers? I need to get on that this weekend. My yard definitely needs some color!

Check out our new SUMMER CAMP GUIDE for some great ideas. The YMCA is our featured camp of the week!

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Alternatives to traditional K-12 classrooms are drawing more interest as major challenges facing U.S. schools are pushed further into the public eye. More parents concerned about everything from the quality of academics to the general safety of their children are exploring options and willing to pay more money than ever to provide not only the best foundation educationally, but socially as well.

But this exploration is going far beyond the traditional private schools that at one time easily offered ...

If you’re like me, you are looking forward to Summer! Especially with this wonderful weather we've been having lately! Bring on the green grass and the Summer Activities! Time to start planning ahead and figuring out what your kids are going to be doing this summer!

Summer Camp season is right around the corner and Now is the time to get them registered! Camp can provide an experience to your kids that they couldn't get at home or school. It can be an amazing opportunity for them ...

THE Y CAMP EXPERIENCE

At the Y, we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Y camps share one thing: DISCOVERY. Campers have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, camp is fun too!

Our commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility come alive at YMCA camps. For over 125 years, our camps ...

This Week's Picks:

Plan Ahead:

Looking for something to do this weekend?  At MacKid, we want to make it easy for you; here is our list of great places to check out and family-friendly things to do in the Twin Cities.  

Visit the website links for more information. 

Have a favorite you think we should add to the list?  Let us know! 

• The Minnesota Children's Museum, website
• Science Museum of Minnesota, website
• Minnesota History Center, website
• Mill City Museum, website
• Bakken Museum, website
• The Works, website
• Twin City Railroad Museum, website
• Historic Fort Snelling ...