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Jun 2023
19m 25s

Cheap Summer Thrills for SLC Kids

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School’s out for the summer, which means parents have to weave a tapestry of summer entertainment to fill kids’ days. So, where to start? In Part 2 of our City Cast Summer Entertainment Guide, dad about town and City Weekly contributor Bryant Heath tells host Ali Vallarta his favorite places for family-friendly fun on the cheap. Plus, Bryant shares tips for leveraging camps to keep up with the ever-changing interests of an elementary-schooler. 


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