YMCA Adventure Guides: Links for Family Fun Activities
These are Web sites we recommend for finding fun family activities.
http://family.go.com/crafts/ - Look here for great ideas for family fun, crafts, party planning, recipes, childrearing advice, and more.
http://www.grandoperahouse.org/familyfun/familyfun.html - Go here for links to fun sites for kids, educational and art sites, and Web guides and homework helpers.
http://www.tcpnow.com/legacy/familyfun.html - This site has specially selected activities just for families, including children, parents, and grandparents: family trees, history, stories, scrapbooking, photos, and more. From the Parenting Coalition and Generations United.
http://www.communitycorner.org/English/Home_Family/fun_activities.htm - Here you’ll find many activities that adults and kids can do together.
http://www.marsbrightideas.com/school/family/index.jsp - Go here for ideas and cookie recipes for all occasions. From Mars, Inc., online games and e-cards.
http://www.internetfamilyfun.com/games.htm - You’ll find lots of Internet games, word searches, quizzes, and crossword puzzles for the whole family to do together.
http://www.kidznsnow.com - Check this one out for winter activities for the entire family. Also contains resort information, winter gear, and gift guide.
http://www.funattic.com - Here are dozens of ideas and instructions for card games, ball games, tag and relay games, plus classroom ideas and activities.
http://www.oldfashionedliving.com/treehouse.htm - This site contains ideas for traditional crafts, projects, recipes, and learning fun.
http://va.essortment.com/budgetfunactiv_ruam.htm - Look here for fun but frugal activities for families.
http://www.ancestry.com - Tells you how to research your family tree. Includes message boards, famous family trees, and links to historical records and census reports.
http://humor.about.com/cs/familyfun/ - Find jokes, riddles, cartoons and activities suitable for the entire family.
http://www.familyedge.com - This is an educational Web site for families with young children. Provides individualized learning and customized feedback for parents.
http://www.angelfire.com/md2/moodyfamily/fun.html - Includes links to over 100 simple and inexpensive family activities, plus crafts and craft recipes.
http://gorp.com/index.html - Contains information on outdoor recreation and active travel, with links to travel specials and packages.
http://www.geocities.com/fort_deposit/FamilyFunCenter.html - Go here for links to sites for crafts, stories, games, drawing instruction, and more.
http://busyparentsonline.com - You’ll find articles, tips, and information for busy families—with message boards, shopping information, and a link to the online magazine.
http://www.simplemom.com/sys-tmpl/activities/ - Try this site for fun, free ideas to eliminate boredom. Includes links to more frugal family activities.
http://www.parents-talk.com/familyfun/ff_landing.html - Contains games and activities, party planner, craft ideas, and games.
http://www.funbrain.com/words.html - Includes games for children from preschoolers to teens, teacher resources, and tips for parents for becoming more involved with their children’s education.
http://www.thefamilycorner.com/dir/Family/Kids/ - Contains coloring pages, kids’ recipes, grown-up crafts, outside activity ideas, kids’ crafts, and party ideas.
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/ - This is a fun and easy way to teach and learn nutrition. Includes menus, recipes, and games.
http://pbskids.org - Here are links to children’s shows on public television. Includes activities, behind-the-scenes information, games, and stories.
http://www.parentcenter.com/ - Includes parenting, education, health, and activities.
http://www.abctooncenter.com/adventur.htm - This is an adventure theme park on the Web, with games and activities.
http://geoparent.com/directory/Home_and_Living/Activities/Printouts/ - Go here for parenting support, message boards, and health and home information.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/teamupbooklet.pdf - Includes nutritional guidelines and activities for the family; provided by Team Nutrition, a USDA/public school nutrition education program.
http://www.amazingmoms.com/index2.htm - Here are lots of bright ideas for busy families, including crafts, cooking, play, and links.
http://www.nmbenterprises.com/browse_site.php?cid=15 - Find links to games, contests, activities, and more.
http://www.christiananswers.net/kids/ - This is an excellent rain forest adventure program with coloring pages, game and movie reviews, and free lesson plans for teachers and parents.
http://www.kinderart.com - Find art education for kids of all ages. Includes art history, architecture, drama, sculpture, and more.
http://www.toottoot.com/sites.htm - This colorful site is dedicated to children’s stories and pictures.
http://www.cartooncritters.com/links.htm - You’ll find coloring pages, activities, puzzles, music, jokes, and more.
http://www.looklearnanddo.com/ - This is a series of books and projects combining history, fantasy, and science.