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Get adventure ready. Coming soon: Fleece. Wellington boots. Adventurer's backpack. One year, our family made a goal to join and complete the Canyon Climber's Club. We've finished Cloudland Canyon , and we have three more to go! What's required from you? That you climb the steps to the top of Amicalola Falls, explore the floor of Providence Canyon, brave the swinging bridge at Tallulah Gorge, and master the staircase at Cloudland Canyon.
You can do it! Become a Jr. The Junior Ranger program is another family favorite. It doesn't matter what state you're visiting, or even if you're visiting a state park, historic site, or national park -- there is probably a Junior Ranger program.
These are generally free, and offer a great way for your kids to learn more about the nature and the area they're exploring. Play Some Putt Putt. Putt-putt or miniature golf courses are excellent ways to test your kiddos' skill and agility -- and your own. There are pirate courses, roof top courses , courses open at night, and so much more. Peddle the Peddle Boats. My youngest is still a little leery of kayaks, but he loves heading out on the water with a paddle boat.
You can find them at many state parks for only a nominal fee. Go For a Swim. From city parks with traditional public pools to historic pools like those at FDR or Cave Spring , going for a swim is always a fun way to get some exercise.
Taste Spring Water. Have your kids ever tried water right from a spring? My boys loved venturing to Cave Spring and Indian Springs to taste the water. It was an interesting comparison since one is sulphuric and the other is not. Bring the kids and several jugs to fill while you are there.
Hike During a Full Moon. Georgia State Parks and Arabia Mountain offer several full moon hikes each year. With the moon shining bright, it's a great way to see wildlife and explore familiar territory in a new way. Jump Hopscotch. Grab the chalk and get going! Forget how to play the game, or looking for some variations? Parents Magazine offers some help. Catch Fireflies. These nights are always the best Play Sardines. You could play hide-and-seek but this variation is so much more fun.
Ahh the memories. I played this at recess in school all the time. Draw a circle in the dirt, then take turns trying to knock each other's marbles out.
The older the kiddo, the larger the circle. Bat Wiffle Ball. Forget broken windows and heavy bats - wiffle ball is the answer.
You can generally pick up a bat and perforated ball for only a few dollars at WalMart or Dick's. Kick Ball. Kick ball is much like baseball or softball, but it's played with a softer and larger ball. You remember those red rubber balls from high school PE? This is a super way to organize the neighborhood kids on a weeknight in the cul-de-sac. Jump Rope. Give your kids their own jump rope , or use a long one for three-person fun. The best part about jumping rope is learning the songs that go with it.
Red Light; Green Light. My kids love this one! It's great to play at the playground or in the back yard. I use pieces of construction paper when I'm calling out "Red Light" or "Green Light" to help with right-brained kid level up with the left-brained one.
Simon Says. Jump on the trampoline 5 times, run around the house backward, water the rose bush Simon can bark out any command. Just be careful, because you'll be next! I Spy. After we've jumped, hopped and run to our hearts content, we love sitting on a picnic blanket and playing "I Spy" in the back yard. It gives you a keen perspective on what your kids are drawn toward. Tap The Mallet.
Have you ever played croquet? It's really not that difficult, but oh so much fun. Most sets are sold for up to six people and come with a carrying case for storage and bringing to the park. Paint Garden Pots. Your summer bulbs never looked so good. Add a fresh coat of paint and a unique design to those pots by the front door Create Twig Frames. When the winds blow, take advantage of all those twigs, acorns and seed pods that land in the front yard but gluing them to a craft wood frame Dollar Tree, WalMart, or Target have them to create a naturally beautiful, one-of-a-kind picture frame.
Paint and Pound Leaves. Hunt for distinctive shapes and textures on a nature walk, then bring home a sample of those finds to create leaf paintings or poundings.
Decorate Rocks. Use acrylic paints to turn rocks into ladybugs, butterflies, Pokemon or anything else that captures your child's fancy. We love to paint them outside and then bring them inside to put on our mantle - primarily because the little guy loves to glue googly eyes on his pet rocks. If you spray the paint with a sealer, you can keep yours in the garden.
String Ornaments. Take three twigs and tie them at the top so that they form a triangle. Then, use colorful yarn to wrap around the triangle. I first learned about these here , where they made them as Christmas ornaments, but we think they're fun to make throughout the year. Weave With Nature. This is probably one of my favorite outdoor art activities. Start with a twig frame you can make it as small or as large as you want.
Then, wrap the loom frame with yarn in one direction. Once the yarn is secure, kids can weave any natural materials they want Journal In Nature. Bring your nature journal outside and journal with your kids. Help them think about how nature impacts all their senses.
What do they smell? Keep track Walk and Seek. Go on a nature walk and collect a few items in a bucket. Leaves, flowers, bark, rocks What can you create with your findings? With some markers, that leaf might become an owl. Visiting parks and recreational facilities. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Go for a bike ride around your neighborhood. Practice family-friendly nature yoga in nature. See what masterpieces your kiddos can create! Identify sprouting plants and talk about the life cycles of plants. Ignite the senses by going on a sensory walk or backyard sensory exploration. Read a nature book outside. Build a fort. You can use anything available such as sticks, tree branches, a hammock, blankets, etc. Hike it Baby members, grab your discount code from the Community Discounts page Birdwatch using binoculars.
Here is an easy DIY craft to make your own with two supplies you are likely to have in your house right now: Duct tape and toilet paper rolls! Eat a meal outside. Check out this article for some fun bug-themed snacks to include. Ants on a log anyone? Go on a rainbow search. Search for items outside in every color of the rainbow, from a purple flower to a red tricycle. Pitch a tent in your yard and camp or play in it. Stargaze and identify constellations. Check out this article for printable star charts showing the most prominent constellations by season.
Show your garden some love and teach your kiddos how to plant, weed, and appreciate plants. Head out after dark and go on a glow stick or flashlight neighborhood walk.
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