Summertime is upon us and Kids become restless when out of school and have extra free time on their hands. One great way to help a child fill time during the summer and keep them active is to find them a hobby they are interested in. Every young person needs a hobby. A hobby that is interesting to the child will help them learn as well as keep them entertained for hours. During the winter months kids spend a lot of time playing video games. Many of the games are challenging and fun and are good for kids, as long as parents monitor the games and the amount of time played to prevent gaming from becoming addictive. Summertime brings the opportunity to become involved in many more hobbies. Some of the BEST outdoor hobbies include the following
SPORTS
SPORTS
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Baseball and Softball are the nation's number one hobby and recreational activity of kids. There are many advantages of these sports.
ADVANTAGES
1. These hobbies don't require a lot of equipment and therefore are fairly inexpensive. The most important and expensive piece of equipment is the glove. Every kid will need their own glove. The rest of the equipment... the bat and ball can be shared.
2. These sports don't need an organized team to be played. Any number of kids can divide into 2 teams and find a field to play on.
3. Organized team sports can help a child become proficient in the sport with the help of a good coach.
4. Organized team sports can also teach a child social skills and sportsmanship and also give the child a feeling of belonging and being needed.
2. These sports don't need an organized team to be played. Any number of kids can divide into 2 teams and find a field to play on.
3. Organized team sports can help a child become proficient in the sport with the help of a good coach.
4. Organized team sports can also teach a child social skills and sportsmanship and also give the child a feeling of belonging and being needed.
SOCCERADVANTAGES
1. Soccer also is a hobby that don't require a lot of equipment. The most important pieces of equipment are the ball and goal. These 2 pieces of equipment can also be shared with all those playing. Other equipment may include some protection equipment such as shin guards.
2. Other advantages are the same as mentioned above relating to baseball and softball.
2. Other advantages are the same as mentioned above relating to baseball and softball.
RC CARS, AIRPLANES, AND HELICOPTERS
Radio Controlled cars, airplanes and helicopters are also a great hobby for kids during the summer. There are many advantages to this hobby.
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