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The cost of summer child care

How does your family make things work during the long break from school?
Swim instructor Jessica Raya assists Derek Muniz, 4, as he works on using his hands and feet at the same time during a class Monday at Thomas Pool in Fort Hood, TX. 
Daniel Cernero/Fort Hood Public Affairs Office

Summer fun for future Fed chiefs? Maybe.

Jul 21, 2014
At Fed camp, kids play games about personal finance and build economic knowledge.

Is summer camp for coding or canoeing?

Jul 8, 2014
It is summer-camp season, and a lot of kids are trading campfires for computers.

Why technology has ruined summer camp

Aug 7, 2013
Commentator Beth Teitell says technology is ruining the camp experience because it allows parents to monitor kids 24/7.