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Welcome to your ULTIMATE Summer Guide for families in and around Schuylkill County, PA! We've got summer camps and freebies and reading programs and more!
Be sure to BOOKMARK this page for quick and easy access all summer. This guide gets updates any time I find new summer fun!
Celebrate this Summer
Summer holidays are here! Check out these local guides to find fun right in your home town!
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Summer Freebies & Deals
Aren't we all living for freebies right now? Check out these articles highlighting free and low-cost fun for the whole family!
- June 2026 Family Freebies: Smoothie Day, Father's Day & More | Macaroni KID Mt. Carmel - Schuylkill - Pottsville
- Report Card Freebies 2026: Where Kids Get Free Stuff for Good Grades
- Free Fishing Days 2026: When You Can Fish Free in Every State
- Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids in 2026: Books, Pizza & Prizes
- Cheaper Summer Fun? These Family Deals Are Actually Worth It
- Birthday Freebies 2026: Where to Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
Things to Do Around Town
You can check out the Community Calendar to find family-friendly things to do in over 50 local zip codes any day of the year, but here are a few highlights:
- Finding Things to Do in Mt. Carmel - Schuylkill - Pottsville Just Got Easier
- Visitor's Guide to Pick Your Own Farms
Have you visited one of the Schuylkill Outdoor Markets yet?! These kid-friendly traveling markets are a great way to spend the morning with the family, support local businesses, and enjoy live music! Check the schedule and I'll see you there!
Local Deals
Are you a local business offering summer fun at a discounted rate? Email me at StacieY@MacaroniKID.com. I'd love to share!
Summer Camp
Let Macaroni KID be your Summer Camp HQ. Here's everything you need to know WITHOUT having to hunt things down on Google and Facebook.
- 2026 Summer Camp Guide Directory
- How Much Does Summer Camp Cost? + 10 Questions Parents Ask (2026)
- Don't Forget These Summer Camp Essentials
- Summer Camp Word Search Fun! With FREE Printable!
Summer Travel
Putting your toes in the sand. Exploring historical sites. Family camping. Here are some family vacation suggestions, tips, and highlights!
- Summer Travel with Macaroni Kid
- 10 Airplane Travel Tips for Flying with Toddlers
- Tips for Travelling with a Special Needs Child
- Insider Tips To Maximize Walt Disney World Magic For Families
- Packing Tips When Traveling With Kids
- 10 Tips for Camping With Kids
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Summer Brain Gain
Bypass the summer brain drain and work towards a summer brain gain with these ideas:
- Five Tips for a Healthy Summer
- 5 Tips to Establish a Summer Reading Routine
- Help Your Kids Retain their Math Skills this Summer
- Ten Ways for Your Teen to Volunteer This Summer
At-Home Boredom Busters
Stay ahead of the "Mom, I'm boooooored," by having activity ideas already on hand. (And remember, you can always threaten them with cleaning if they can't find something to do. )
