Nature Bracelets are a Hit
Engaging kids in nature is actually pretty easy since nature offers so much to kids. Nature activates all the senses and is real, something that kids don’t get sitting behind …
Summer Activities
Firefly Hike 2023 Bring Smiles and Wonder
Summer is short so it’s important to get kids outside to enjoy the nice weather, especially at night. Here’s what a few kids said about the night: “The bats and …
Firefly Hike was a hit!
There is nothing better than enjoying fireflies on a hot summer night. More than 50 people (22 adults and 33 kids) came out to Indian Lake County Park on July …
Boys and Girls Club at Cherokee Marsh
On July 6, Get Kids Outside hosted a group of 30 kids from the Taft location of the Boys and Girls Clubs at Cherokee Marsh for an exploration of the …
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10 Wonder-filled Summer Activities for Kids
by Diane Schwartz, Get Kids Outside Summertime flies by so fast. Before you know it, back-to-school ads will start. Enjoy the summer by giving your kids wonder-filled activities that will delight and …
Where are we going? Learning to read a map
Hiking is a great way to teach map reading skills. In the photo, I am showing a student the map at Cherokee Marsh. Map reading teaches spatial awareness and boosts …
Tips on Fishing with Kids: Plus 6 Midwest Fishing Hotspots
By Joe Laing, guest author Looking to reel the kids out of the house? Fishing is a great way to get them away from the computer and bond with them …
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ET: The best bike movie ever
“I want to ride like ET,” said Jamar, during bike club last week. “You mean that you want to fly?” I asked. “Yes.” Thank you Jamar for reminding me of …
These feet are made for biking: making memories to last a lifetime
These feet are made for biking. And playing in the sand, talking to ducks, jumping on rocks and just plain having fun. But will they remember any of it as …
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