For many kids summer boredom may be setting in, but the Discovery Place Children’s Museum has an answer to the doldrums.

Two weeks of summer programs begin Tuesday at Discovery Place and continue through July 18.

“I think these programs are very beneficial to children to have an opportunity to come into the Children’s Museum,” said Ina McDowell, executive director of the Texarkana Museums System. “This is really an occasion that brings them downtown ... just to see what we have to offer in Texarkana.”

A variety of subjects and activities will be covered thro...