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10 Amazing Playgrounds around Dayton

10 Amazing Playgrounds around Dayton

Dayton area families know that there is no shortage of parks and playgrounds in the Miami Valley but sometimes you need a new one to check out and take the kids to.

"Libraries Rock" is more than just the slogan this summer

Free, live concerts for kids and teens this summer at the Dayton Metro Library.

SICSA one of America's Top Charities

SICSA one of America's Top Charities

SICSA Pet Adoption Center scores national shout-out from independent charity watchdog Charity Navigator.

Memories of Blue Jacket Drama

Memories of Blue Jacket Drama

Greene County Parks plan to reopen Caesar Ford Park, home to the former Blue Jacket Amphitheater.

30+ Things to do with Kids this Summer $10 or less

30+ Things to do with Kids this Summer $10 or less

Summer break doesn't have to be expensive. Here are dozens of budget-friendly family things to do that the kids will love!

You've Got Potential!

You've Got Potential!

Watch Mister C's Potential and Kinetic Energy Chain Reaction video to learn more about kinetic and potential energy.

Pond -er this! with Mister C

Pond -er this! with Mister C

Watch Mister C's My Pond video and learn about a much smaller ecosystem that you are familiar with, a pond.

Mister C - Science is lit!

Mister C - Science is lit!

SAFETY STOP! Today's experiment should only be done with adult supervision! Always use caution when working with flames!

Celebrate Earth Day and help save the Earth

Celebrate Earth Day and help save the Earth

April 22 is Earth Day! Join Mister C in celebrating by watching his video, Save the Earth! There are many things that kids can do to help improve our planet.

Summer Camps at CJ

Summer Camps at CJ

Your child or grandchild can get in the game and max the brain this summer through the wide variety of summer camps at Chaminade Julienne High School.

Whole lotta shakin' goin' on!

Whole lotta shakin' goin' on!

Sounds are made from vibrations, and all sounds have this origin! That's right! No vibrations equals no sound!

Mister C's Spectacular Slime

Mister C's Spectacular Slime

Slime is an extra fun and extra messy way to explore the concept of viscosity! Slime allows us to observe the scientific idea of viscosity.

The Phantom of the Opera is back, like it's never been seen before

The Phantom of the Opera is back, like it's never been seen before

April 11-22 - The Phantom of the Opera is back, like it's never been seen before.

Mo' Bunnies, Mo' Problems!

Mo' Bunnies, Mo' Problems!

Area vs. Perimeter - Bunny Hopping - Problem of the Day. Area and perimeter are math concepts used to describe two-dimensional shapes. #LearningIsFun

DIY Soda Fountain with Mister C

DIY Soda Fountain with Mister C

Watch Mister C's Mentos Soda Fountain Geyser video and try this physical change experiment at home to release your own carbon dioxide powered geyser.

Family Fun at Wegerzyn's Children's Discovery Garden

Family Fun at Wegerzyn's Children's Discovery Garden

Free family fun at one of Dayton's prettiest MetroParks allows children to play, learn, and interact with nature.

Fireworks fun in the kitchen with Mister C!

Fireworks fun in the kitchen with Mister C!

Explore the wonderful world of chemistry with this fun and easy experiment.

Let these 3M's solve (almost) all of your problems!

Let these 3M's solve (almost) all of your problems!

Mister C wrote and composed this song to help students better understand Mean, Median and Mode and how they are connected to understanding data.

Don't Stress (Test Taking Tips) with Mister C

Don't Stress (Test Taking Tips) with Mister C

Take the stress out of end-of-year testing with these tips from Dayton's own Mister C.

URS Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

URS Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan declared March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to encourage understanding and acceptance for people with disabilities.

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