Are you excited to try indoor rock climbing with your kids? Want to earn a fun merit patch for trying this fun new sport?
Wonder Club Explorers is an independent scouting program for kids and features 18 patches in 9 different fields of learning. During our indoor rock-climbing adventure, my son earned his Wonder Club Explorer Obstacle Ninja and Maze Master Merit Patches. Indoor rock climbing, in and of itself, was a vertical obstacle challenge, but maneuvering around the holds was a three-dimensional maze to be solved. This activity proved to be a two-for-one as rock climbing satisfied both patches in one outing. Read More...
When you approach a body of water, be it a stream, lake, pond, or ocean, what are you inclined to do:
A) Walk, wade, or jump into the water
B) Gaze at the water and think deep thoughts
C) Pick up a stone and start skimming it across the water
Every parent wants the very best for their children. As children navigate their way through school and friendship, it is inevitable that they will experience trials that will test their character and spirit. It is natural that a parent’s first instinct might be to jump in and intervene to right the course, but it is important to let children learn how to solve problems themselves.
How does a parent do this? With the help of Ted Talks for kids, parents can teach their kids certain values and equip them with character-building qualities to help them rise above troubling waters and live a meaningful life. Read More
