3 Ways to Get Summer-Ready with WHUT’s PBS KIDS Summer
Summer is almost here—and WHUT’s PBS KIDS is ready to help families make the most of it. Whether you’re road-tripping, taking a break from school routines, or looking for fun (and free) ways to keep young minds active, we’ve got you covered.
Here are three easy ways to kick off summer with WHUT’s PBS KIDS—anytime, anywhere, and all summer long.
WATCH: Take PBS KIDS With You—Wherever You Go
Long car rides. Flights. Waiting rooms. Rainy days.
Wherever summer takes your family, PBS KIDS can come along for the ride. With the free PBS KIDS Video app, kids can stream new episodes of their favorite PBS KIDS shows anytime—at home or on the go. Be sure to make WHUT your default station!
From trusted favorites to brand-new adventures, PBS KIDS offers age-appropriate, educational content that parents can feel good about and kids genuinely love. It’s screen time that supports learning, curiosity, and imagination—even while you’re miles from home.
Perfect for travel Free to download Safe, trusted, and kid-approved.
Watch the PBS Kids App all Summer Long |Source: aptveducation
PLAY: Keep Curious Minds Active All Summer
Summer break doesn’t have to mean summer brain drain.
WHUT is all about preventing summer learning loss while still giving kids the break they deserve. That’s where the free PBS KIDS Games app comes in.
Packed with interactive games inspired by PBS KIDS characters, the app helps children keep practicing skills like problem-solving, creativity, early math, reading, and science—all through play. No worksheets. No pressure. Just fun, discovery, and learning that feels like a game.
Designed for ages 2–8 Supports early learning and curiosity Free and easy to use.
Encourage Your Little Ones to Play on the PBS Kids App! | Source: Amazon
MEET: Join Us for PBS KIDS Summer of Adventure
Want to take the fun offline? We’ve got that too.
Meet WHUT’s PBS KIDS team every other Tuesday at National Harbor for our Summer of Adventure, part of the PBS KIDS FamCamp series. These free, in-person events bring families together for hands-on activities inspired by trusted PBS KIDS content.
Families can expect:
Interactive learning stations
Games, crafts, and movement
Opportunities for kids and caregivers to learn together
PBS KIDS Summer of Adventure is designed for families, camps, and childcare programs serving children ages 2–8, with a shared goal to support families with free educational content, prevent summer learning loss, and strengthen community connections.
No cost. No registration stress. Just fun, learning, and quality family time.
Enjoy an Adventure with PBS Kids all Summer Long! | Source: PBS Kids
Let’s Make This a Summer to Remember
With WHUT’s PBS KIDS, summer is more than a break—it’s an opportunity to explore, learn, and connect.
Watch. Play. Meet. Three simple ways to keep kids learning, laughing, and growing all summer long.
Download the PBS KIDS apps and join us at National Harbor for summer updates and events.