Are there any (summer) outdoor adventure programs for moms and their grade-school age children?
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Contact Ricardo or Trista and tell them Judi Murphy suggested you contact them.  Their Hawk Circle program - link below, includes a summer camp, college credit programs - I'm not sure if they have what you are looking for - but I trust them implicitly.  If they cannot accommodate you - they are likely to know who has what you need.
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Charlotte has ..\nnascar (if you like it)\nCarowinds\nLake Wylie (jet skiing, boating, wakeboarding, ect.)\nConcerts\nDiscovery Place (if you're into that kinda stuff)
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There a many kid friendly trails in the Los Angeles mountians. Such as the trail just above sunland, I can't remember the day. Its a easy little hike. Another Idea would be to just go rock jumping at a creek or stream. The water right now is very nice and the kids will love it.
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If you want to counsel/mentor kids you could go to the Anasazi program in Arizona.  Almost all of my brothers and sisters and a sister-in-law have been there and were successfully launched into their careers, not to mention fixing a problem before it's too serious and getting motivation. They love their jobs.  I'm thinking about going there, too.  You won't regret it!
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I'm going to try to keep all my ideas low cost and easy...if you're a stay at home mom these might work better than if you're not.  Though you might be able to get your childcare provider to do these things as well.\n\n1. Check out your local library!  They often have great things going on for the summer.  My son now 12 is an avid reader particaly becasue he got interested in the summer reading programs at the libray.  They usually have a program where kids read books and get starts or stickers or something like that to put in a book.  Sometimes there are draws and prizes and parties involved.  I find these really help boys by getting the competitive juices going...who can read the most books by the end of the summer.  Don't worry if he gravitates to books that are too young for him...any reading he does is good, builds word recognition and speed and comprehension.  You may luck out and find a series he likes...look for "The Magic Tree House" books, they might be about his level.  Then they want to read them all as fast as they can.\n\n2.Grocery Shopping...you have to do it anyway so make it special.  Have him help you make the list...maybe he can even write it out!  When you're shopping let him help you find things. Pick 2 "special treats" from the bakery to have when you get home and the groceries are put away.  Make a big deal out of it...set the table, light a candle.  \nNow a word of warning.  Grocery shopping with kids can be rough as they want every unhealthy expensive thing they see.  But by allowing him to choose one special thing you make that a bit easier.  And all kids need to learn that they can't have everything.  Once they get use to it the tantrums over the jumbo box of oreos will stop.  UNLESS you give into them...then it gets worse since they see it works.\n\n3. Plan a picnic.  You can combine this with the grocery shopping too.  You can take a picnic to a park...or maybe meet up with Dad at work.  \n\n4. 2 words...water balloons...don't forget to participate fully yourself. Kids don't see mom having fun as often as they sould...mine included.\n\n5. This may cost a bit but maybe it will fit into the budget...visit some of your local tourist attactions...a historical home, a zoo, an art gallery.\n\n6. Plant a garden...you may already do that but maybe you can give him a little corner for himself or dig up a separate spot for him.  \n\n7. Are you religious? Christian? look for a "Vacation Bible School" in your area.\n\n8. Check out the website below.  They update it monthy with cool stuff to do with your pre-school/Elemantary and teenage kids.  In the upper right hand side of the page find the paper and pencil to subscribe to get updates mailed to you monthy!\n\nI'll edit this as I think of more.
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Six Flags!!!\n\nLocations at http://www.sixflags.com
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You need to come to my state and go to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. There are many trails and all are from easy to very hard. Great camping and you can catch your dinner every night with a telescoping fishing pole and a brass mepps spinner. My kids are 14 and 11 and I have taken them on a backpacking trip to this and other areas of my state and we just love it. You may also want to try the Seven Devils area. This trail overlooks Hells Canyon the deepest canyon in the United States. By far thought the Frank Church Wildernesas is the best. If you need more help you can e mail me at steelhead fifty three zero eight at yahoo dot com. Good luck Jeff From Idaho
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scavenger hunt at the park....a friend did that once...parents and children all had fun!!!
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There are many.  I volunteer with the California state park system.  There are many other opportunities listed at: http://www.volunteermatch.org
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Explore the Adirondack mountains. There are many, many free parks, and camping galore. There is plenty to do in the Thousand Islands as well. There is a Watertown Zoo that is very cool. Also if you travel over to Lake Placid, there are all kinds of winter olympic sports to watch and you can even ice skate on the Olympic rink!
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depends on the mountain, the trail (or lack thereof), and your level of physical fitness. Everest will be pretty hard; Thunderhead in the smokies requires good fitness; a broad trailed family mountain is usually very doable.  snow boarding in the summer is possible, especially at places where there's still snow and/or the pellet stuff; otherwise, it's a bit more dificult and you place yourself at a greater risk.
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I'm in Houston, but, I visited 2 camps in the Dallas/Ft Worth area to speak to teens such as yourself about pro sports and education. You can find information on these camps, and, many others at KidsCamps.com. and there is also a website exclusively for the Dallas Metroplex called kidsmetroplex.com. Good luck, and, have a safe and fun summer.
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throw pic nics, class reunions at the parks , maybe even a tournemet, tennis, softball etc. in the gardens hve guide school tours, bird and butterfly watching... with easter comming.. easter egg hunts, concerts, small plays/ poetry readings, baseball/ basketball clinics
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There used to be a great one for both parents, adults and teeners in about.com a couple of years back.  You might check it out.
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There are lots of exercise programs for kids.  Depending on the age there are Yoga classes, martial arts, gymnastics...\nMy 3-year old has a tape that was from sesame street.  It's called Happy Healthy Monsters.  You can find kid-friendly programs in any store that sells videos.  If your looking for programs that you can attend, try martial arts or gymnastics, swimming.  Call your local YMCA for advice, too.\nHope this helps. :)
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There are many programs, depending on where you live. The local parks often have programs. The Salvation Army.... contact your local United Way office. They usually know what resources are available.
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In the great outdoors! Use your imagination, join a jogging circle, enter a mini-marathon or fun run, yoga in the park...the net has many great sites. Type in what you've done here but in a search engine.