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Out of this World : Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 

We are currently the proud parents of an extremely inquisitive 4-year-old whose mind runs a mile-a-minute and the questions fly even faster. Like most parents, we do our best to foster Avery’s interests with as many activities and experiences as possible. Her current fixation is outer space, and luckily we have a front row seat here in Florida to the country’s space program.  With her … Continue reading Out of this World : Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 

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Activities, Arts, Community, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Education and Lectures, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Volusia, West Volusia

FREE Summer Programs Available for Kids, Teens and Adults

Click here to view the listing of Volusia County’s Lyonia Environmental Center’s education and nature-based indoor/outdoor programs. Click here to view the listing of Explore Volusia’s outdoor environmental exploration programs.  Click here to view the listing of Ponce Inlet’s monthly nature and educational programs. Libraries Offer FREE Passes to State Parks Visiting a state park this summer just got more affordable. The Volusia County Public Library is partnering with the Florida Department … Continue reading FREE Summer Programs Available for Kids, Teens and Adults

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New Smyrna Beach, News

NSB Kids can get Back-to-School Shots at Summer Camp

To increase access to back-to-school shots, the Department of Health in Volusia County will offer vaccinations at the Babe James Community Center home of the City of New Smyrna’s popular Summer Fun Camp.  No or low-cost vaccinations will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m., June 24, July 8 and July 22, at the community center located at 201 N. Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach. … Continue reading NSB Kids can get Back-to-School Shots at Summer Camp

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Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Travel, Volusia, West Volusia

Keep Kids Busy this Summer with Fun Local Destinations

Summer has just begun, but parents everywhere are already looking for ways to keep their kids active and entertained – and more importantly, off the couch and screens. Volusia County and the surrounding Central Florida area offer tons of entertaining options for families with kids and adults of all ages. Here are some of our favorite options, all within about one hour of Volusia County. … Continue reading Keep Kids Busy this Summer with Fun Local Destinations

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Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, News, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Volusia, West Volusia

Free Meals for Kids at Summer BreakSpot Sites 

Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinners at no cost for kids 18 and under. Meals will be served on site, at no cost, at places like parks, libraries, schools and churches. Free Meals Available for Kids Throughout the Summer Volusia County’s Human Services Office is sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program for children from June 3 through August 9. The program, funded … Continue reading Free Meals for Kids at Summer BreakSpot Sites 

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Activities, Community, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Education and Lectures, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Sports, Volusia, West Volusia

Volusia County 2022 Summer Camps and Children’s Programs

This information is evolving and will be updated as more info and events become available. Information has been provided by the city, county or by individual event pages. If you have any questions, please direct them to the organizers of the camps. Camps have been posted as open at time of posting, but may fill up soon without notice.  Follow the links below the listings or … Continue reading Volusia County 2022 Summer Camps and Children’s Programs

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Blog, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet, Volusia

Building Epic Sandcastles Over Spring Break 

Beach time with family is a given over holiday breaks. Try spending your next beach day with a single goal in mind… Building an epic sandcastle! Here are a few tricks of the trade to improve your building success: 1. Bring tools including buckets and flat household carving items like spatulas, spoons or rulers. 2. Build a strong base by mounding dry sand into a … Continue reading Building Epic Sandcastles Over Spring Break 

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Blog, Fashion, Volusia

Silky Smooth: Adding Silk Scarves to your Wardrobe

Summer’s hottest closet staple and favorite vacation piece this season is the silk scarf. Silk Scarves are HOT this Summer! It’s safe to say the silk scarf has been trending for centuries and it’s fashionably making its way around the runways, celebrities and influencers all over the internet. The silk scarf is being used in more ways than one. Besides the three styles shown in … Continue reading Silky Smooth: Adding Silk Scarves to your Wardrobe

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Top 5 Best Natural Springs in Florida

Our state has over 700 natural springs. Each day, eight billion gallons of water flows from our underground aquifer at a constant 72-degrees. With so many to choose from, it’s easy to find a refreshing watering hole to beat the summer heat. Here are the locals’ top 5 favorite spots, both near and a little farther, to dive in! Ask a Local – Best Natural … Continue reading Top 5 Best Natural Springs in Florida

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DeLand, Travel, Volusia, West Volusia

Slither into Summer: The Reptile Discovery Center

Photos by Scott and Kelsey Walters  Summer is here and for a lot of us, that means more time outdoors, enjoying the beach, springs and waterways while we soak up the sun. Living in a coastal community, it’s easy to forget about Florida’s other non-oceanic ecosystems and the abundance of wildlife we are surrounded with on a daily basis.  The Reptile Discovery Center in DeLand … Continue reading Slither into Summer: The Reptile Discovery Center

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