Everything You Need for Summer 2019!

By Katie Moosbrugger

The countdown is on, and TMoM has EVERYTHING you would need to make this the best, most fun, most memorable, and most safe summer for you and your family! Today’s post features many of our favorite directories that have been updated for the season. Plus, we’ve added in a few popular posts that feature great tips and suggestions for all ages. Most of these lists can be found on our directories page HERE. Otherwise, all of these lists can be found by simply typing in the name of the post in the search bar on our site (found on the top right of every page on TMoM).

To make things even easier, you can click on any of the following categories to jump directly to that particular directory:

Summer 2019 Family Bucket List
Summer Camps
Summer Movie Programs
Top 10 Things to Do with Your Toddler or Preschooler this Summer
20 Places to Take Your Teen This Summer
Splash Parks & Water Slides
Vacation Bible Schools
Day Trip Ideas
Triad Area Parks, Playgrounds & Walking Trails
Clever Tips for Pool & Beach
Favorite Family Beaches
Full Time Summer Care Options

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Summer 2019 Family Bucket List

Waterparks, outdoor adventures, arts, animals, day trips, and more! Babies, teens, and everyone in between – we’ve got ideas to keep your family entertained all summer long in the Triad and beyond! Details on each venue will be found by clicking on each listing’s name. We’ve also noted the location for each idea so that you can easily tell if this will be a quick stop, day trip, or weekend excursion. CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!
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2019 Triad Area Summer Camps

Summer Camp registration is already underway, and our list features a variety of summer camp options from all over the Triad. You can search by city, and then by category within each city. Categories include arts, sports, general, overnight, special needs, preschool, and more. Many camps can fit into more than one category, so if you are searching for a camp for your four-year-old, you can always search beyond the preschool listings. There are also many camp options for teens and tweens as well as counselor options! We also note which camps offer “full time options” which means you have the option of dropping your camper early or picking him up later, especially if you are a working parent. CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!

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2019 Kids’ Summer Movie Programs

Did you know that many Triad movie theaters offers discounted movie deals in the summer for kids? Select Greensboro, Burlington, High Point, Asheboro, and Winston-Salem movie theaters are offering weekly programs for kids that range from free admission to $5 (some include snacks). You can click on the name of each theater in our list to visit the website and see updated listings, or use the image of each schedule provided. We’ve also included some outdoor movie events hosted in Triad cities! CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!

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Top 10 Things to Do with Your Toddler or Preschooler this Summer

Triad moms, we’ve got amazing ideas in store for you and your toddler or preschooler to enjoy the best summer yet! Use our list to visit a venue in your own city, or venture to other parts of the Triad for a day trip! CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!

 

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20 Places to Take Your Teen This Summer

If your teen is a typical teen, most of their summer will be spent playing summer sports, hanging at the pool, working/babysitting, and sleeping in. While these are all great ways for them to enjoy their summer, the bad news is that none of those items involve spending time with their parents! So, we consulted with local teens to help create a list for other local teens! CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!

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Splash Parks & Water Slides

Splash parks and spray grounds have literally sprung up all over the Triad, and more are being planned! This year, we noted all the parks that are completely free to attend. Others charge admission, and some charge a fee for large groups. Details on each venue can be found on the respective park’s web site which is linked in each listing. CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!

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Vacation Bible Schools

Vacation Bible Schools in the Triad teach fellowship and important life messages – all through fun games, crafts, music, and story telling. Most VBS weeks in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and surrounding areas are staffed by volunteers, which is why many are free of charge (along with a requested donation). Some programs have not yet confirmed their 2019 information with us, but we are updating our list as quickly as information becomes available. CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!

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Day Trip Ideas

Family Day Trips are abundant in the Triad area and beyond! If you live in Burlington, Greensboro, Kernersville, High Point, or Winston-Salem, we’ve got a ton of exciting venues for you to visit without ever leaving the Triad itself. In addition, we’ve included many surrounding cities, and great ideas within a two hour drive. CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!

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Triad Area Parks, Playgrounds & Walking Trails

One of the many wonderful things about raising a family in the Triad is all the parks available to us! We recently updated our list with new park and playground suggestions from readers, and also added in pics and notes about walking trails! It’s our hope you’ll discover new places to take your family – whether it’s right down the road or on the other side of the Triad. CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!

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Clever Tips for the Pool & Beach

For lots of moms, summertime can be anything but relaxing. From endless sunscreen latherings (a big pet peeve), to constant monitoring of your little toddler’s every last move near water, to your never-ending quest to find comfort for you child and yourself in the hot, salty sun…summer break can be downright exhausting. Yet these tasks are a rite of passage for every mom. That’s why we created this list of clever products and ideas  that can help moms reclaim their sanity while enjoying a safe, sun-filled summer. CLICK HERE to go directly to this list!

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Favorite Family Beaches

Many of you may be in the midst of planning summer vacations. We asked our readers for their favorite beaches along the east coast and came up with the list below. We hope these tips & suggestions from other local moms will help you choose a beach location that fits your family’s needs and wants. Whether you are looking to hit the town & stay busy, or relax and soak up the sun … you are sure to find a perfect destination on our list. CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!

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Full Time Summer Care Options

Finding child care in the summer months can be a daunting – and sometimes an expensive – task. Some mothers have found it easiest to break up the summer into weeks and use different child care each week to keep things exciting. (But keep in mind that you may need to pay a registration fee for each option.) Others like to choose one option for the entire summer. There really is no easy answer or formula, however, sometimes the best ideas come from thinking out of the box. CLICK HERE to go directly to this directory!

For more helpful lists that pertain to year-long activities, events, and needs, be sure to visit
our Directories Page frequently as we are constantly updating and adding to this page!