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Summer Reading:  Day at the Lake or Beach Heading to a lake, beach or ocean this summer?  Here’s a list of books to bring for additional fun!  Kids can learn science topics, explore items they may find one their visit or enjoy some downtime under the beach umbrella.   Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach by …

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  Great Books to Read on a Camp-out Our list of Camping Books for Kids & FREE places to camp-out with your family has moved! Click here to go to the updated list!         You might also like:   Great Websites for Free Read-Aloud Stories               …

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  Kids Summer Reading Programs for 2013     Earn free books & enjoy new tales with Summer Reading! Research shows that kids who don’t read during summer break actually lose some of the skills they learned and are less prepared when they return to school in the fall.  Get the kids connected to books …

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‘Going Green’ Guides for Kids & Teens   Fun & Easy Earth-friendly Ideas for Kids   Want to introduce kids to books and fun ways to be more earth-friendly?  Browse our age-specific guides & ideas for kids with easy environmental ideas you can implement at home or in school.  We’ve also included a few recommended …

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SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium   Visit one of Kansas City’s newest attractions, SEA LIFE Aquarium, to see sharks, stingrays and even hold a sea star!  Kids and teens will enjoy the various rooms that highlight our rivers, lakes and oceans, along with learning quite a bit about sea animals and conservation.   Preschoolers explore …

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Great Places to Explore with Kids in Kansas City   A List designed for BBBS Kansas City There are many fun things to do in Kansas City – we’ve listed a number of great places to visit, along with website links.   Some attractions are free and some have admission fees (which can be found at …

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