The Importance of After-School Activities

The Importance of After-School Activities

Posted by WinterKids on Friday, August 29, 2014

Instead of allowing children to plop down in front of the TV or play video games after school, parents who encourage their children to partake in activities outside of the home are aiding in their child’s development. Here’s how after-school activities are a beneficial way to enhance the life of a child. Physical Physical after-school activities like football, soccer, lacrosse, field-hockey, ...

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Categories: Kids' Health

Tagged: kids, staying active, kids activities, fitness


Snowshoeing with Kids

Snowshoeing with Kids

Posted by WinterKids on Thursday, January 23, 2014

Snowshoeing is an easy and inexpensive way for a family to get outdoors and get moving during the winter. Snowshoeing does not require any athletic ability or skill; so if your kids can walk, they can snowshoe! Snowshoes are easy for kids to maneuver in and they are sufficiently lightweight so that kids can walk in them for a long hike. Children of all ages will love to snowshoe! Since it is so ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding

Tagged: kids, family activities, fitness, health, snowshoeing


Take Action: Learn to Ski and Ride This Month!

Take Action: Learn to Ski and Ride This Month!

Posted by WinterKids on Thursday, January 16, 2014

January has been branded by the snow sports industry as Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. Ski resorts all over the country are making it easier than ever to become a skier or snowboarder for life this month! Treat your kids to a Beginner Package deal at more than 50 resorts across North America and they'll receive a lesson, equipment rentals, and a lift ticket for an amazing deal. Be sure to ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding

Tagged: Burton Snowboards, kids, family, skiing, snowboard, fitness, health, learn to ski and snowboard month, physical education for kids, ski, snowbaording, toddlers, vermont