Whether you’re a longtime outdoorsperson looking to get your kids involved in the activities you loved B.C. (Before Children), or have no outdoor experience but want to enjoy a new sport alongside your children, Extreme Kids will take the whole family on an adventure. Learn the basics of outdoor sports, some extreme (whitewater rafting, kiteboarding, backcountry skiing), and some less so (day hiking, peak bagging, flatwater canoeing), and how to share them with your kids. The book also includes practical and philosophical reasons for family outdoor adventuring. It’s never too early to hit the trail (or the river, or the vertical wall) with your kidseach section has an easier version of an extreme sport to get the family’s feet wet before diving in.
Camp-Savvy Parents, Camp-Happy Kids Summer camp should be fun for kids—and easy on parents. Now it can be! Inside is everything you and your child need to know to ensure a positive, exciting summer camp experience—and have a great time doing it! Broken into two easy-to-follow and entertaining parts—a parent's guide for information and a kid's guide for advice, games, activities, crafts, and more—this handy helper will keep your child so busy, he or she won't have time to feel lonely, bored or homesick. So roll up the sleeping bag, pack the knapsack, check the flashlight batteries, and discover: For Parents ·How to find the right summer camp for you child ·What to pack (including fun surprises!) ·Effective ways to discuss homesickness, safety, and more! For Kids ·Games, stories, songs, crafts, and boredom busters ·Journal and keepsake ideas to record special memories ·And much, much S'more!