Summer is here and since s'mores and ice cream is sure to be on the menu, families will need an extra incentive to stay active and fit. You can have fun--and even raise money for a worthy cause--at these fun runs and walks across Long Island. For more family-friendly activities, check out our Events Calendar and Outdoor Guide.

Dig your hands into the soil of the Earth and learn how to grow your own food. Teaching children at a young age how to cultivate food is a priceless ability. These farms, garden clubs and museums across Long Island have everything you need to get started, so head out with your little seedling and plant some fun. And for more outside activities, check out our Spring Fun Guide.

Got a little gamer on your hands? Broaden his or her Minecraft world of neat row houses and green trees with these camps and classes offered by professionals. And the kids don't even have to know they might learn a little math in the process! For more classes on Long Island, visit our Classes & Enrichment Guide.