10 Things every kid should do this summer

When the wind lifts a kite high in the air, sending it soaring, it's a special thing. There's just no sensation like it. You can pick up cheap kites at the dollar store, but you get what you pay for. For a really good flight, spend a little more.

Pools are awesome. There is much to be said for the controlled environment that is a pool. But swimming in natural settings — like ponds, lakes and sounds — is an amazing experience. Shouldn't kids experience nature?

Have you planted a vegetable garden? It's not too late. Teach children about food by having them grow a favorite vegetable or fruit. Gardening is a fantastic pursuit. This summer, help your kids grow something — and let them eat it freshly picked.

Almost as exciting as eating something you've grown is to go pick your own berries . Take your children to the nearest pick-your-own farm and gather up strawberries, blueberries or whatever you fancy.