Summer break Coverage

5 North Carolina spring break destinations to experience with your family

Whether it is spring or summer break, these five North Carolina attractions are great for families to enjoy.

Tandra Wilkerson, WRAL contributor

Summer on a budget: Raleigh, YMCA offer summer camp options for kids

Parents, if you still haven't signed your child up for summer camp, the city of Raleigh said there's still time.

Carrie Hagg, WRAL contributor

Spaces still open for summer camps starting Monday in Raleigh

School is officially out, and many summer camps kick off Monday. Parents, if you still haven't signed your child up, the city of Raleigh says there's still time.

NC pools with views: 11 incredible places to go swimming

Here are the best NC pools in the Triangle and across the state.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

A nostalgic summer bucket list

WRAL contributor Crissy Fishbane is embracing the simple things this summer with her family.

Crissy Fishbane, WRAL contributor

What is on your summer bucket list?

WRAL contributor Crissy Fishbane is embracing the simple things this summer like family dinners, swims at the lake, chalk drawing on the sidewalk and more!

As summer winds down, take another look at our Summer Break 2021 Bucket List

As the end of summer quickly approaches, let me point you in the direction of our Summer Break 2021 Bucket List. It offers all kinds of ways to keep kids busy and exhausted.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Summer trip safety tips

If you have plans for traveling this summer, these tips will help you stay safe on the road.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

New program teaches podcasting, screenwriting, role-playing game skills to tweens, teens

Hoop Snake Creative, run by a brother and sister, will be offering summer programs online and at its studio on Barrett Drive in midtown Raleigh.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Summer Break 2021 Bucket List: Your guide to summer fun across the Triangle

Lots of us have a long summer in front of us. Here are some ways to pass the time.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Kids can give back through Activate Good's Kids Helping Kids summer program

Registration is now open for Activate Good's Kids Helping Kids: Summer of Service program.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh teens invited to apply for city's summer youth employment program

The four-week program helps teens ages 15 to 18 develop their skills and prepare for future employment by spending the summer working for the City of Raleigh.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

As summer winds down, make some memories with our Summer Break Guide

School -- in some form -- will open for kids very soon. And that means this long, weird summer is about to wrap up as we head into what will likely be a long, weird fall.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Demand for swimming pools high amid summer heat, pandemic

As the heat increases this summer and with many people staying home more amid the coronavirus pandemic, the demand for swimming pools is at an all-time high, putting strain on neighborhood pools and leaving installation companies with more orders than they can fill.

Sloane Heffernan, WRAL anchor/reporter

Tips to help students avoid the 'summer slide'

The loss of learning, also known as the 'summer slide' was already a big concern for parents. Now, with COVID-19, parents are concerned their children are missing out on more than just learning.

Summer Break Guide: Line up some socially distanced summer activities for your kids

Most pools, museums and other destinations may be closed, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to have fun this summer.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Entertain the kids with Raleigh parks' Summer Bingo

Raleigh's parks department is encouraging all of us to get outside and play this summer with a Summer Bingo activity.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Chapel Hill expands summer food program for students

As summer break officially begins, Chapel Hill on Wednesday announced that it's expanding its program to distribute food to kids in need and giving it a new name.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

50+ summer camps that are open for kids across Raleigh, Triangle

Just as virtual school ends, some offices are reopening, triggering parents to look for child care. At the same time, many essential workers have been juggling child care for the last several months

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Considering summer camp for the kids? Here's what to know

For many families, summer camp will be a must this year -- even during the COVID-19 pandemic. As North Carolina begins to reopen and virtual school ends, many workplaces are beginning to open back up. And that means some parents will have no choice but to find summer child care for their kids.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Amanda Lamb: Summer people

Summer people savor the hot summer nights, delight in every day we can jump in the water, and constantly remind ourselves that if we're lucky, the magical season will come around again.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Cure summer boredom with citizen science

Citizen science is real, hands-on science that leverages the brains, experience and insights of people, providing real data that helps researchers answer big questions about the world around us.

Tony Rice, WRAL contributor/NASA ambassador

Renee Chou: Planning for a no-pressure summer

This summer, I vow to plan less and enjoy MORE.

Renee Chou, WRAL anchor/reporter

Summer Break Toolbox: Raleigh, Triangle guide for summer vacation with kids

Wondering how to spend the long weeks of summer vacation? Look no further than WRAL's summer toolbox with details about all kinds of activities for kids and families.