School is out. If you still don't know, we may be able to help. And without plugging in the electronic babysitter, a.k.a. video games. There are many activities that can fill a day or afternoon right in your back yard. And if you dare take the infamous summer day trip, we have a few places worth checking out.
Older kids can explore the interactive exhibits at the town hall to learn how to run a town.
They can also learn puppetry and find out what a day in the life is like by getting suited up at the fire station and running some drills. CanoeEscape 9335 E Fowler Ave. Treks range from 2 hours to a full day and let you slip through a wild, natural side of Hillsborough County many never see. A guidebook and a paddling debriefing set you on your way. Then it's off to the canopy of twisting trees that line the river.