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20
Kids * 20 Kites * 20 Minutes
For over 15 years the Big Wind Kite Factory
has been giving kite making classes for the children on the island of
Moloka'i in Hawai'i. These are the complete time tested instructions
to get 20 kids making their own kites and flying them in 20 minutes.
http://www.aloha.net/~bigwind/20kidskites.html
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ABC
Ya! Kindergarten Fun
For something a little different, ABC Ya! brings us interactive dot-to-dot
games played online. The games have audio instructions ("Connect
the dots to make a picture") to make it super easy for preschoolers
and kindergartners to use. There are six connect-the-dot games on
this kindergarten page, but they are not grouped together, so be sure
not to miss the ABC Order game or Numbers 1 to 50 game. For a Numbers
2 to 100 game not included on the kindergarten page, return to the
home page, and then click on First Grade Games.
http://www.abcya.com/kindergarten_computers.htm
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A
Guide to Safety for Young Athletes
Every day, millions of youths in the United States and Canada participate
in sports activities, from soccer fields and snow-covered slopes to
baseball diamonds and ice rinks. Sports activities are more than play.
Participation in athletics improves physical fitness, coordination,
and self-discipline, and gives children valuable opportunities to
learn teamwork. Sports activities can also result in injuries. Some
of these injuries are minor and some are serious. Still others result
in lifelong medical problems.
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00307
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A to Z - Ice Hockey
Developed by the UK-based "Ice Hockey Annual", this huge
compendium of ice hockey information (over 14,000 entries) is all
the more notable for its international scope. No NHL-centricity here.
In fact, the only Americans and Canadians in the site's Hall of Fame
are in the International Ice Hockey Federation section. A constant
work-in-progress, this site is a seemingly bottomless well of hockey
trivia and lore. Need to know the Attendance Averages for Finnish
Division 1 hockey? The winner of the 1997 Croation hockey championship?
What the "A" on players' jerseys means? Its all here and
much, much more.
http://www.azhockey.com
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Allen's
Guide
Allen's Guide is divided into ten primary categories, including the
usual Day Camps, Residential Camps, and Teen Camps. But they also
include Special Needs Programs, Religious Camps, European Camps, and
Self Improvement Camps that you might not find listed elsewhere. Special
teen-only sections include Hostels, Study Abroad, Student Travel and
Summer Jobs.
http://www.allensguide.com/
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Camp Recipes
CampRecipes.com was created in 2000 as a place
for people to share recipes with others interested in outdoor cooking.
http://www.camprecipes.com/
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CampResource.com
A few of the unique categories at CampResource.com are Fantasy Summer
Camps (such as baseball and rock ‘n roll), Veterinary Science
Camps, and Modeling Camps. Their listings can be browsed via category,
by use of the drop-down state menu, or from their search form. From
their Camp Talk collection of articles, come these words of advice.
"Camp should be a refreshing change of pace, surroundings, and
atmosphere, providing a wholesome escape from the pressures of school
and the distractions of the urban environment. It should not be hectic!"
http://www.campresource.com/
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Camping
Tips for Parents
When I was a kid, camping preparations in my
family meant throwing a few blankets and pillows into the back of
the van. Sometimes we threw in a change of clothes. Then we were off
into "the wild blue yonder." Though exciting, our camping
trips were very difficult at times (especially in bad weather). But
your family camp outs needn't be so difficult. Camping can be fun
as well as exciting if you prepare properly. Here are a few camping
tips from a veteran camper to start you on your way.
http://www.monteran.com/outdoors/camptip2.html
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Crime
Prevention for Kids
There are lots of things kids and parents can do to make sure they're
aware of their safety and prevent crime from happening. By understanding
how to stay safe at home, at school, and even online, kids can be
better armed against potential criminals. Whether you are playing
in the neighborhood, sitting in the comfort of your own home, or attending
school, following some important safety tips can mean the difference
between a normal day and a scary one. Dangers do not always occur
in the form of crime, however. Fires, natural disasters, and even
bullying from other classmates are also some things that kids should
be aware of and know how to combat.
http://www.sandiegoduiattorneynow.com/crime-prevention-for-kids/
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Dave's Yo-Yo World
You might have only succeeded in bonking
yourself over the head, but you've probably tried a yo-yo at some
point. This site is devoted to the history and future of that simple-yet-hard-to-master
toy.
http://www.yoyodave.com/
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Dot
to Dot Puzzles
Dot to Dot Puzzles is my pick of the week because of the size of their
collection (125 printable puzzles) and the consistent quality of their
pictures. The puzzles are all numeric, and organized by categories
such as Animals, Flowers, Sports or Toys. The largest puzzle goes
up to forty dots, but these are intermingled with the simpler ones,
so you'll just have to browse to find what you need. In addition to
the free one-at-a-time downloads, Dot to Dot offers a $9 option to
download the entire collection all at once.
http://www.dottodots.net/
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Extreme
Sports Safety Guide
Extreme sports come with a high level of thrill and entertainment,
but they also come with a high risk of injury. Height, speed, terrain,
weather and tricks all make it easier to get hurt enjoying an extreme
sport compared to more traditional sports. Whether you enjoy BMX biking
or something a little tamer, such as rollerblading or snowboarding,
you must take precautions to make sure you stay safe. This includes
choosing the proper equipment and knowing the rules and basics of
the sports before you get started. Before you step on a skateboard,
strap on rollerblades or hop on a BMX bike, you must prepare yourself
for the extreme challenge you are about to face.
http://www.secretsofskateboarding.com/extremesportssafety.html
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Games
Harvard University's Museum of Cultural
and Natural History is pleased to announce a new "virtual"
exhibition on the traditions of Native American running. This exhibit
is shown on-line and not in physical space such as a gallery. The
use of computer network technology to present this exhibit, makes
it accessible to those who cannot travel to our museum.
http://peabody2.ad.fas.harvard.edu/mcnh_running/games.html
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Games Kids Play
Looking for kids games? How about rules for
playground games, verses for jump-rope rhymes, and much more??? You
have come to right place!
http://www.gameskidsplay.net/
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Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in
1943 to establish a memorial to those who have developed Canada's
great winter sport- ice hockey
http://www.hhof.com/index.htm
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Internet Hockey Database
The standings and player statistics for
nearly every professional hockey player to play -- ever! You will
find information for almost all professional leagues that iced a team
-- not just the NHL. And there is a tremendous amount of amateur stats
listed as well.
http://www.hockeydb.com/
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KidsCamps.com
"Because every child deserves a summer at camp!" In addition
to camps in all fifty states, KidsCamps.com lists international camps
in dozens of countries (arranged in alphabetic order from Argentina
to United Kingdom). Of course the biggest camp categories are Day
Camps, Traditional Overnight Camps, and Sports Camps, where you begin
by specifying a specific interest, and select a state.
http://www.kidscamps.com/
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Kids
R Crafty: Dot-to-Dot
Kids R Crafty has a nice collection of numeric and alphabetic dot-to-dot
puzzles, including both capital and lowercase letters. What I like
best about the site is that each puzzle is clearly labeled with the
numbers or letters included. And it's the only one of today's sites
that includes puzzles for counting by twos, fives or tens. Other preschool
activities on the site include printable coloring pages, mazes, shapes,
letters and numbers.
http://www.kidsrcrafty.com/dot-to-dot.htm
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Kid-E-TV
INTERACTIVE FUN for FAMILIES
http://www.kid-e.tv/index.htm
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Kites
Kites date back 3000 years, when the
Chinese made them from bamboo and silk. Over the centuries kites have
been used in religious ceremonies (in ancient Japan), scientific experiments
(such as Ben Franklin's famous kite in the thunderstorm) and for military
maneuvers. But today, the kites we like to fly in the spring are just
for fun! Here is a look at both the history and the fun of kites.
http://www.surfnetkids.com/kites.htm
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Kite Builder Plans
Here you will find a selection of links to some
of the many excellent kite plans made available on the World Wide Web
by generous individuals, kite clubs & businesses.
http://www.kitebuilder.com/plans.html
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Kite Safety
Whether you are flying alone or in a
busy park, it is good to remember the 3 C's of kite safety: Caution.
Courtesy, and Common Sense.
http://www.gombergkites.com/nkm/safety.html
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McGruff for Kids
Kids learn how to play it safe! You can play
most of the games and activities in this section on your computer,
or you can print them out and share them with your friends. And you
might even (yuck) learn something along the way! Have fun!
http://www.mcgruff.org/
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My
SummerCamps.com
"Summer camps help your child develop character, learn valuable
life skills, make new friends and discover new interests." MySummerCamps.com
is my pick of the week because of the excellent interface and their
extensive listings. Begin your camp search by perusing any of the
thirteen categories, which (in addition to the usual kinds of summer
camps) include After-School Programs, Winter and Spring Break Programs,
and Study Abroad. Geographic searches can done with a zip code or
by clicking on a map region.
http://www.mysummercamps.com/
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NIAC
Kids Corner - Nipmuc Indian Association of Connecticut
ENJOY THESE GAMES!
http://www.nativeweb.org/NativeTech/Nipmuc/kidscorner.html
Find Things
in a Wetu
Find Tribes in the Northeast
Match the Animal with their Tracks
Can you String these 9 beads?
Woven
Wampum Maze
Native American or European Foods?
Help the Chipmunk find his Acorn!
Finger Puppets
Crossword
Puzzle
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OrthoInfo:
Skateboarding Safety
Skateboarding is an increasingly
popular recreational activity among teenagers-especially young males.
Practice skateboarding safely and use protective equipment. It is
a fun and healthy sport that can give you a low-impact aerobic workout.
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00273
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Pete's
Family Camping Site
We are a family of 4 that began camping in 1995.
My wife and I camp with our two daughters ages 10 and 13. Our camping
experiences have been centered around "Family Campgrounds",
that usually offer some activities and amenities. We have yet to do
any hard-core wilderness camping, perhaps soon now that the girls
are getting older. Our camping outings are a mix of camping as we
travel and simple weekends away from home, including 1 or 2 mom and
dad only outings. We have decided to stay with tenting as opposed
to a pop-up or something more closely resembling a house on wheels.
http://home.gwi.net/~spectrum/camping.html
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Planet
Skateboard
We are the skateboarding group. You might think
that skateboarding isn't very big, but it's becoming a popular sport.
You have no seatbelt, but here we go! This is Planet Skateboard. What
if you can't skateboard? Let's learn how to skateboard. We can also
tell you and show you the old and most up to date tricks. Go from
easy to the most advanced tricks. So if you've got the spunk, go out
and try all of these tricks. You may even be able to go totally airborne
and do tricks in the sky. Before you go through this site, remember
one thing, kids don't try this at home!
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002561F/
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Primary Games
PrimaryGames.com, as the name indicates, offers interactive, online
games for elementary students.
http://www.primarygames.com/
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Print
Activities: Number Dot-to-Dot Printables
Nicely organized by theme and labeled with the numbers included, this
collection includes one puzzle with more than a hundred dots. Visit
for the seasonal and holiday themes (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's
Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, and Christmas)
and the unusual alphabet puzzles. These alphabet puzzles are numeric
dot-to-dots done in the shape of each lower and uppercase letter.
For example, lowercase "a" is a 1-20 puzzle, while uppercase
"A" is a 1-10 puzzle.
http://www.printactivities.com/ConnectTheDots.html
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Prongo
Making games is fun and challenging but
making games where kids learn is rewarding. We at prongo.com are working
on bringing the best educational games around.
http://www.prongo.com
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Runners Log
If you have never been here before, thank you
for visiting. You will find this site very useful for logging all
your distance activities: running, walking, biking, swimming, hiking,
etc. Whatever it is you can log it here and keep track of your progress
as well as compare yourself to other people with similar characteristics.
Also available are links to other running sites that can help you
in other ways.
http://www.runnerslog.com
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A
Short History of Skateboarding
Skateboarding has a rich history of innovation
and is full of intriguing stories. Many of these stories are documented
in the book The Concrete Wave in greater detail. However, this essay
will provide you with an overview of the last nine decades.
http://www.recreate.com/Pages/articles/mbrooke.shtml
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Skateboarding
and In-Line Skating
Tens of thousands of individuals, mostly aged
fourteen and under, are injured each year either skateboarding or
using in-line skates. The majority of skating accidents are knee,
forearm, leg and hand fractures. Typically, half of all in-line skating
accidents occur within the first month of use. To avoid injury, try
adhering to the following safety tips:
http://allsands.com/Sports/skateboardingin_nq_gn.htm
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SummerCamps.com
Camp listings are divided into eleven categories and are also browseable
by state. If you have a list of specific needs (such as a particular
sport, activity, or price range) use the search form to drill down
into the results. There is also a Camp Tips section that offers suggestions
on how to choose a camp and the benefits of summer camping. "As
self-esteem develops from learning to be on their own, children continue
to try new activities and also engage in one's that they are familiar."
http://www.summercamps.com/
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The
Ultimate Guide to Snowboarding
Among the slew of sports that people enjoy in winter, snowboarding
is one that has made a name for itself ever since it evolved during
the second half of the 20th century. Initially, this unique sport
came about in a primitive form during the 1920s. Back then, it was
limited to males who would use planks ripped from barrels to serve
as the board. Simple clotheslines acted as bindings to attach the
feet to the board and help with steering. By the sixties, an American
engineer named Sherman Poppen devised a simplified skiing system for
his young daughter. Since she had trouble controlling actual skis,
he made it easier for her by attaching two skis together with a length
of rope. This allowed her to have greater control while moving downhill.
To Poppen's surprise, word of his simple design, then known as a Snurfer,
spread and became quite popular.
http://www.usoutdoor.com/ultimate-guide-to-snowboarding-a50.htm
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Welcome to Toucan Sam(TM).com!
Outrageous jungle adventures with Toucan Sam can
be found here
http://www.frootloops.com/#/home
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