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5 Activities to Keep Your Kids Occupied This Summer in Montana [SPONSORED]

By 94.9 KYSS FM July 16, 2012 9:35 AM |

Summer is a great time to get outside and experience a wide-variety of activities in Montana. Kids get to take a break from schoolwork and focus on extra-curricular activities that they enjoy. If you and your children are looking for activities to participate in this summer, here are five things to try:

 

Summer is a great time to get outside and experience a wide-variety of activities in Montana. Kids get to take a break from schoolwork and focus on extra-curricular activities that they enjoy. If you and your children are looking for activities to participate in this summer, here are five things to try:

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Disc Golf


 

 
Disc golf, also known as Frisbee golf, is a great activity to enjoy during the summer months. There are a variety of courses available to play on, most of which are 100 percent free. You get exercise while trying to better yourself at a fun, interactive sport. Disc golf can be played with any number of people and discs can be purchased at local sporting goods stores for around $10.

 

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Hiking/Biking


 

 
Living in Montana affords you no shortage of hiking and biking opportunities. Whether you are looking for a leisurely ride, or something a little more extreme, there are always available options. Experience nature at its finest this summer by hiking and biking the great state of Montana.

 

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Enjoy the Water


 

 

Summer and water could be synonyms here in Montana, and why not? They go hand-in-hand, and that is probably why you will find so many people enjoying the water in the summer months. Dip your feet in the water to cool off, or bring a rod to your local river and try your luck fishing. If you’re trying to stay out of the sun, you can enjoy the water inside at places like your local YMCA or Current Aquatic Center in Missoula.

 

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Join a Community Center


 

 

Community centers offer kids a variety of activities to enjoy throughout the summer months. They are also a great place to meet people and start to form relationships. Stop by your local community center and research what activities are available to you. Most centers offer sports like basketball and volleyball, or games like pool, foosball, and air hockey. One local option is Missoula’s City Life Community Center.

 

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5

Volunteer


 

 
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding experiences that your child can participate in. There are always organizations that are looking for help during the summer and this is a great opportunity to help strengthen your child’s values while giving back to the community. Have your child get together with a couple friends and volunteer as a team, they will love the feeling they get when they help someone else in need.

 
If your child isn’t interested in these activities, you could always encourage him or her to spend time reading, dancing, playing music, creating art or writing.

While there is no one-size fits all description for what interests a child should take part in. It is important to make sure children are living a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally. For most children, summer is an endless adventure. However, for those with emotional disorders, summer is different. They may get a break from the classroom, but not from their challenges.

Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena can be a great resource for parents and caregivers who are seeing this in the children they are caring for. Shodair Children’s Hospital is Montana’s premier provider of child and psychiatric services, offering both acute and residential care. The first step to take is to ask your doctor if a referral to Shodair is right for your child. You are also welcome to call Shodair at 1-800-447-6614 or 406-444-7551, or visit their website for more information.

 
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