Kids VT Summer Fun • 2026
Summer Issue: Three Free-Wheelin’ Day Trips; Seven Family-Friendly Events; 2026 Good Citizen Challenge Activities
The 2026 Good Citizen Challenge Makes Learning Civics Fun
Attention teachers and caregivers: Kids in grades K-8 can learn about civics and win prizes by completing fun activities this summer
Summer Kids VT: Day Trips, Landlines, Good Citizen Challenge
Kids VT copublisher and editor Cathy Resmer went back to the archives for this Summer Issue, which also invites kids to explore Vermont and U.S. history.
Three Summer Day Trips With Something for Everyone
These tried-and-true routes curated by local parents wind through the Champlain Islands, down Route 7 and along the Mad River Valley. Locals and visitors alike will find lots to love.
Save the Dates: Summer Fun for the Whole Family
Explore these seven family-friendly events in Vermont this season, including the Owl Festival at VINS.
Why We Got a Landline for the Kids
An old-fashioned home phone is helping our daughters learn phone etiquette and become more independent — while tied to a cord.
Mealtime: Recipe for Refreshing Fruit Pico de Gallo
Astrid Hedbor Lague’s fruit-forward recipe for this salsa substitute is the perfect complement to shrimp tacos. It’s also an irresistible snack.
