If you are stumped on what to do during the cold winter days, there's family fun offered in some new or amended programs sponsored by the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department. The events range from bowling to gym days to parachute games. There's a small fee, and registration is required. Programs include:  Born to Play: Parent and child will enjoy indoor bowling, basketball and parachute games. The cost is $8 per team (1 child and 1 adult), ages 3 to 5 years for children. The class will be Tuesday, February 7 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Program Room at Parks Administration Office, …

School ends this week, ushering in a few months of warm-weather fun for kids. If you're looking for some structured summer adventures for your school-aged children, check out these day camp options, from municipal recreation department activities to nonprofit educational programs. Camp Funtime, Barnegat Seven-week day camp program run by the Barnegat Recreation Department for first- through sixth-grade students. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday (before care and after care are available as well), July 5 through Aug. 19. Campers are divided by age group and will participate in games, …

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Monday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us …

Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Monday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know…

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the family planner every Monday. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us …