Movement & Dance Celebration

Come Celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day!

Tuesday May 3, 2011 

Open house 4-6pm

@ The JH Community Counseling Center

10 Spring Break Activities = Fun & Affordable

1. Head out into the community!  The snow is melting and the Meadowlarks are singing. It's time to start using the Community Pathways ~ most have been cleared of snow and gravel.  Enjoy a brisk family bike ride or walk.
2. Get crafty!  Pull out the paint, glitter, stickers, construction paper, scissors and create a masterpiece.
3. Catch a flick.  Kid friendly shows now playing in Jackson include: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", "Rango", & "Hop".
4. Plant veggie seeds for your garden!
5. Have a gaming party!  Invite your friends over for a tournament of video games. Divide group into teams and make sure to have prizes for all (homemade medals & trophies work well).
6. Sleep over!  Bring down the house with a PJ party!  No matter what age, you can't resist popcorn, DVDs, board games, and pillow fights.
7. Road trip to Kelly, WY!  Take a drive around Gros Ventre Loop!  Look for bears, bison, elk, birds of prey, and moose along the river - I saw one today!  Bring a snack to share while you stop to look for minnows in Kelly Warm Springs!
8. Indoor picnic!  Yes, the ground is soggy outside, so have a picnic inside.  Cut fruit and veggies into fun shapes and make bite size sandwiches with cookie cutters.
9. Read newspaper comics aloud.  This is a great way to learn social skills.  Explain why jokes are funny, introduce the timing of punch lines and then try to create an original comic strip.
10. Hula Hoop!  Yes, hula hooping is both fun and energizing as a form of exercise.  A quick tip: before picking up hoop...leave feet firmly planted shoulder width apart and circle your pelvis (yes, just like Elvis!):  Right, back, left, forward.  You can also swivel your hips the other way.  Do this a few times until you get the feel of it.  Add hoop & spin with hands to left or right, whichever way your hips are moving!  Enjoy!!  P.S. You can make hoops with PVC piping and colorful tape.