ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
The Importance of Activites
Activities are important for children because they help children socialize and explore their interests. Here we have a list of clubs and organizations you and your child can join as well as fun activities you can do at home.
Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis is an organization that provides after-school care for children ages 6-18.
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Their programs focus on 5 core areas:
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1. Education and Leadership
Education and Leadership programs include partnering with parents, school, and other community organizations to help your child's academic success.
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2. Character Development
Character Development programs include community service and helping the community in various ways.
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3. Healthy Life Choices
Healthy Life Choice programs include food education as well as programs aimed at mental, physical, and social health.
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4. Athletics
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5. Arts
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KROC Center of Memphis
The KROC Center is a community center built by The Salvation Army and funded by Joan Kroc in 2003.
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Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc, said that she took a tour San Diego and it was then that she recognized a a community that was in desperate need of a safe gathering place, a place with facilities and trained professionals to nurture children's social skills, arts appreciation and athletic potential. She described The Kroc Center as being a beacon of light and hope in community.
http://www.krocmemphis.org/about-us/
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The KROC Center offers many activites for both children and parents including:
1. Aquatics
2. Fitness
3. Afterschool and Camps
4. Sports and Recreation
5. Arts and Theater
ACTIVITIES JUST FOR THE FAMILY
Sometimes you just don't have enough time to drive to community centers or out to the park, so here we have a few websites that may help you enjoy and bond with your child!
Activity Village
Activity Village is a website that has many options when it comes to games you can play at home! They have card games, puzzles, coloring pages, education games, group games, and even games you can play in the car!
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To learn more about what Activity Village offers visit them at https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/games
Children's Museum of Memphis
The Children's Museum of Memphis is a great place to play and learn! With hands on activities everywhere there's endless fun! CMOM offers arts and crafts and playgrounds that aim at teaching children about various things from airplanes o television and cooking and architecture.
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To learn more about exhibits offered, visit their website at http://www.cmom.com/
Memphis Zoo
The Memphis Zoo is the place to learn all about exotic and local animals including lions, and tigers, and bears. Oh my! If you want a fun outgoing where the children can run around and play, the Memphis Zoo is the place to go! An added bonus is that on Tuesdays, the zoo has free admission for all Tennessee residents.
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To learn more about exhibits and programs offered by the Memphis Zoo, visit them at https://www.memphiszoo.org/