A great collection of programs and activities designed for the development of children's physical skills, cognitive exploration, social interaction, and character development. Provides programs that will expand a child's vision of who he or she is, allowing him or her to be a part of a team while being mentored by adult leadership. Offers activities in a variety of areas, including confidence and self-worth, imagination and creativity, careers, nature, healthy habits regarding physical activity, geography and history, water fun, music, dance, and drama, arts and crafts, citizenship, and adult mentoring. Contains over 100 clear photographs and illustrations.
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Jared R. Knight is the manager of a program for more than 5,000 children each year at the BYU Aspen Grove Family Camp, where he has been since 1996. He is also the president of the Southwest Section of the American Camp Association, where he is also a Standards Visitor. Knight has also served as the director of development for United Way of Utah County, and as a camp director for the Boy Scouts of America.
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Jared R. Knight is the manager of programs for BYU Aspen Grove Family Camp in Utah. In designing children's programs for the last twenty years, Jared has created five exciting books. These books include over 1,000 games and activities that camp professionals, parents, teachers, youth-organization volunteers, and corporate activity leaders can use in creating programs for children and youth. In every game or activity, elements of teambuilding, citizenship, and leadership are included in the outline with immediate outcomes and objectives to assist in child development. Jared works with over 5,000 children each summer and fall in a camp setting. During the winter months, he organizes youth conferences at Aspen Grove where over 4,000 youth and leaders participate in recreation activities such as cross-country skiing/snowshoeing. Participants also receive instructional workshops where they are taught character development, responsibility and accountability. Jared served as the president of the Southwest Section of the American Camp Association. Jared's recreation background also includes; a camp director for the Boy Scouts of America, Intramural Supervisor for Brigham Young University, Intern at Walt Disney World, and Director of Development at United Way of Utah County. Jared holds a bachelor's degree in recreation management and youth leadership and a master's degree in public administration from Brigham Young University. He has been a volunteer leader for the Boy Scouts of America for the last ten years. He has also been a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Kids on the Move, Mountainlands Community Health Clinic, Recreation and Habilitation Services, North Fork Special Services, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (as a missionary in Canada.) Jared's hobbies include camping, backpacking, reading, and spending time with his family. In addition to writing books, Jared is a presenter for 25 instructional DVDs on games and activities and has been a regular author for CampBusiness Magazine. He is a presenter of recreational programming at many national conferences and educational events.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
let's have fun!,
By Sunny (Denver) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 101 Creative Programs for Children (Paperback)
This book has, all in one place, tons of ideas for what to do with a group of kids. Many are familiar favorites, and many are new to me. How helpful to have a place to look when you need to entertain kids in a positive, active way!
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Pass out the following questionnaire to a group of children. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bisque item, invisible bench, slingshot range, spook alley, rescue canoe, plastic lace, wiggle eyes, empty milk jugs, child instructor, pony beads, adult leaders Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Native American, Hula Hoop Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Pass out the following questionnaire to a group of children. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bisque item, invisible bench, slingshot range, spook alley, rescue canoe, plastic lace, wiggle eyes, empty milk jugs, child instructor, pony beads, adult leaders Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Native American, Hula Hoop Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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