12/10/2011

Great Family Fun: Activities For Kids Calgary

By Wendi Osborne


Anyone who has kids or has spent considerable time around them knows that they usually need more stimulation and activity than adults because they have more physical and mental energy that needs suitable outlets to channel it into or they will become bored. It is also essential for families to make sure they are able to spend quality time together doing activities they can share and enjoy with each other. There are some excellent activities for kids Calgary that can be actively participated in by the whole family.

A great example of this kind of place that offers but a fun time and a chance to learn things is the city zoo. Here families can come to study the hundreds of species from all over the globe including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and insects that can be observed in the 8 world habitats represented. They also have some unique species of plants that can be seen here. Special programs such as summer camp and kids' sleepovers are available as well.

Also providing lots of good outdoor activity is a friendly farm out the outskirts of town that provides a great way for kids to learn more about farms and the animals that live on them. The farm is a regular functional farm that its owners have also set up as an attraction; it has a petting zoo with animals the children can feed, pony rides, plenty of climbing equipment and kid-friendly farm machines such as tractors that can be sat upon, and outdoor hot dog roasts. For special occasions there are seasonal events organized too such as an Easter egg hunt, and Halloween pumpkin hunt. They also offer a summer camp program and can host birthday parties as well.

For those kids and parents who enjoy amusement park rides, there is a local theme park that has been a popular attraction in Calgary for 30 years and is western Canada's largest outdoor amusement park. This fun place offers over 160 acres of space that houses 32 thrilling rides; everything from calm kiddie rides to the big, loop-the-loop roller coasters for the braver folks. It also has carnival games, live entertainment shows and plenty of tasty food pavilions.

Also interesting to visit and very educational as well, is a local science center. This amazing place has many sections, each one focuses on a particular area of science such as the human body, space, energy, and a special interactive children's area that has a theatre, water play area, construction zone and sensory toddler play section. They feature special programs as well such as spring break camp, and a program for children who are homeschooled by their parents.

Any one of these fun activities for kids Calgary can provide a great means for children and their parents to spend quality time with each other and learn something as well. All of these places are stimulating and exciting for kids and act as a good opportunity for parents to talk more to them about the world they live in and its many wonders. Activities for kids Calgary




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment