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Just For KidsJust For Kids
1) Sun, Surf and Sand
a) Describe why kids love the beach
b) What “sand” activities can kids partake in while at the beach
i) Be creative, give examples such as burying mom or dad in the sand
(1) Not all moms or dads want to be buried In the sand, you should ask first
(2) Then discuss how to bury them
(a) Bury them in soft sand
(b) You can design a new bathing suit for them with water after they're buried, etc.
ii) Searching for sand diggers
(1) Describe what sand diggers or mole crabs are
(2) Include tips on how to find them
(3) Include information about how they are harmless
iii) Building Sand castles
(1) What tools you'll need
(2) Include tips on how to build a sandcastle
(3) Include information about sand building contests on the NC coast
c) What water activities can kids partake in while at the beach
i) Again, be creative
ii) Are there any fun games kids can play in the water
iii) Boogey boards and surf skidding boards (the ones where you take off and skid along the shore
iv) Include information about swimming lessons or surf lessons
v) Also include information about safety in the water
(1) Don't go too deep without an adult
(2) Explain why when swimming, you sometimes move further down the beach
d) Sun Safety
i) Talk about using sunscreen
(1) How often you should apply it
(2) Why you need sunscreen
ii) Wearing hats or bringing an umbrella is also good
2) Go Fishing
a) Talk about fishing, focusing on kids
i) You can fish on the beach, on a pier or on a boat
b) What you'll need
c) Helpful tips
i) Be patient
ii) If your on a boat, make sure they have lifejackets on
iii) Bring insect repellant, a first aid kit and a hat
iv) Have a backup plan
(1) Kids attention spans can prove relatively short
(2) Pair fishing with a picnic on the beach if they get bored
(3) Make sure the bait and equipment is simple
v) Bring snacks and drinks and plenty of sunscreen
d) Educational fishing excursions aimed at kids
i) Talk about the different ones available, i.e. Dorothy's Harbor Tours and Buccaneer Cruises
ii) What will you learn
iii) What activities do you get to partake in
iv) How much does it cost, where it is located
e) Fishing Tournaments for Kids
i) Discuss a couple of the different tournaments available to kids,
(1) Capt. Charlie's kids fishing tournament,
(2) Small Fry fishing tournament
(3) North Carolina Seafood Festival All Kids' Pier Fishing Classic
ii) Include information about what they need to bring, i.e. fishing rod etc.
iii) What kind of prizes are there
(1) do all kids get free t shirts and hot dogs
(2) What does the winner/winners receive
iv) What are the rules/restrictions
3) Learning can be Fun
a) There are many different museums along the coast
b) Name the museums in each area, For Example:
i) Crystal Coast
(1) Beaufort
(a) NC Maritime Museum
(i) What can you find here
(ii) What activities can you enjoy, i.e. “build a boat in a Day” workshop
(iii) Explain the different activities that would appeal to kids and parents
(b) Name other museums and use the above format to describe them
(2) Harker's Island
(a) Core Sound Waterfowl Museum
* Use the above format to write about the different museums in each area.
ii) Outer Banks
iii) New Hanover, include the Children's Museum
iv) Brunswick Beaches
4) Holidays on the Beach
a) Halloween
i) Describe the many events available for kids and families during this time for each area, i.e. Trick or Treat Under the Sea at the Aquariums
(1) Outer Banks
(a) Name the event and discuss it
(2) Crystal Coast
(3) Wilmington
(4) Brunswick Beaches
*** Be sure to check out calendar of events for each area
b) Christmas
i) Describe the many events available for kids and families during this time for each area, i.e. Festival of Lights
(1) Outer Banks
(a) Name the event and discuss it
(2) Crystal Coast
(3) Wilmington
(4) Brunswick Beaches
(a) Be sure to check out calendar of events for each area
c) Kwanza
i) Describe the many events available for kids and families during this time for each area, i.e. Eden's Institute Kwanza Celebration
(1) Outer Banks
(a) Name the event and discuss it
(2) Crystal Coast
(3) Wilmington
(4) Brunswick Beaches
(a) Be sure to check out calendar of events for each area
d) Easter
i) Describe the many events available for kids and families during this time for each area, i.e. Easter Egg Hunts
(1) Outer Banks
(a) Name the event and discuss it
(2) Crystal Coast
(3) Wilmington
(4) Brunswick Beaches
(a) Be sure to check out calendar of events for each area
5) Sweet Treats and Fun Shops
a) Sweet Treats
i) Name different stores that offer sweet favorites in each area
(1) Outer Banks
(a) Candy Stores
(b) Ice Cream Shops
(c) Old fashioned Soda Shops
(d) Bake Shops
(e) Popcorn shops
(2) Crystal Coast
(3) New Hanover
(4) Brunswick Beaches
b) Fun Shops
i) Name different stores aimed at kids in each area
(1) Outer Banks
(a) Describe the store
(b) Include what kids will love about it
(2) Crystal Coast
(3) New Hanover
(4) Brunswick Beaches
6) Summer Camps
a) Day Camps
i) Talk about why day camps are fun
(1) Learn something new
(2) Make new friends
(3) Parents can take some time to themselves
ii) Talk about the day camps in each area in detail, i.e. describe the types of activities you can pursue
(1) Outer Banks
(2) Crystal Coast
(3) New Hanover
(4) Brunswick Beaches
b) Week Camps
i) Talk about why day camps are fun
(1) Learn something new
(2) Make new friends
(3) Parents can take some time to themselves
ii) Talk about the day camps in each area in detail
(1) Outer Banks
(2) Crystal Coast
(3) New Hanover
(4) Brunswick Beaches
c) Month-long Camps
i) Talk about why these camps are fun
(1) Learn something new
(2) Make new friends
(3) Parents can take some time to themselves
ii) Talk about the day camps in each area in detail
(1) Outer Banks
(2) Crystal Coast
(3) New Hanover
(4) Brunswick Beaches
7) Favorite Places
a) You'll come across many options for entertainment and amusements for kids, pick out some you consider the most entertaining
i) Outer Banks
(1) List the top 5 places that a child should see
(2) As above, fully describe each play you choose to write about in detail
ii) Crystal Coast
(1) List the top 5 places that a child should see
(2) As above, fully describe each play you choose to write about in detail
iii) New Hanover
(1) List the top 5 places that a child should see
(2) As above, fully describe each play you choose to write about in detail
iv) Brunswick Beaches
(1) List the top 5 places that a child should see
(2) As above, fully describe each play you choose to write about in detail
8) Just Plain Fun
a) As above, you should name Activities you find in your research , They can be silly like the Hermit Crab Races in Frisco, Outer Banks or hunting for Blackbeard's buried treasure
i) Outer Banks
(1) Describe the activity in detail, where it got started, etc.
(2) Things such as the Children's Crab Derby " contest with crabbing
(3) Include information about what you need to crab with
(4) What prizes you get, etc.
ii) Crystal Coast
iii) New Hanover
iv) Brunswick Beaches
Helpful Links
These are great places to start:
http://www.insiders.com/crystalcoast/main-kidstuff.htm
http://www.insiders.com/wilmington/main-kidstuff5.htm
http://www.insiders.com/outerbanks/main-kidstuff.htm#tod
Captain Charlie's Kids Fishing Tournament
Southport City Pier, Waterfront Park, Southport
(910) 457-7923, (910) 457-7945
Held annually on the same weekend as the King Mackerel Tournament, the Kids Fishing Tournament fills the Southport Pier with junior anglers (up to age 16) while the senior anglers are out at sea. A joint effort of the Southport Recreation Department and the Southport Lions Club along with some retail sponsors, it is a big event for the kids, who bring their own rod and reel and bait. The first 100 kids receive a free T-shirt, and there are free hot dogs and drinks for everyone. There is a fish-bowl drawing for prizes throughout the tournament; the prize for the biggest fish is a rod and reel, and there are many other prizes donated by merchants. Best of all, this is a catch-and-release tournament -- an environmental lesson for kids.
Small Fry Fishing Tournament
North Lake off of Lakeview Rd. and E. Boiling Spring Rd., Boiling Spring Lakes
(910) 845-2247 Police Department number - call ONLY 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday
The Small Fry Tournament is a day for families and their children ages 3 to 12 to fish along with local police officers. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. Three age categories include: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, and 9 to 12. A $100 first prize is awarded in each age group. Second and third place winners receive prizes and all kids get their choice of a toy after the event.
North Carolina Seafood Festival All Kids' Pier Fishing Classic
(252) 726-NCSF (6273)
www.ncseafoodfestival.org
During the first weekend in October, this tournament offers young anglers a chance to fish in Atlantic Beach as part of the N.C. Seafood Festival. Prizes are awarded for the largest of any kind of fish caught, and each angler goes home with a prize.
Dorothy's Harbor Tours
720 Channel Blvd., Topsail Beach
(910) 545-TOUR (8687)
www.fishtopsail.com
Take a child on an exciting fishing adventure aboard the Dorothy, Topsail's newest cruise boat. This 2½-hour educational fishing excursion offers the opportunity to catch pinfish, pigfish and various other species while learning about the various types of underwater marine life. All gear is supplied. Children younger than 7 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $25 per person. Call for scheduled days. Trips are from 9 to 11:30 AM. Bring your own food and drinks (no alcohol, please).
Buccaneer Cruises
111 N. New River Dr, Surf City
(910) 546-TOUR (8687)
Go shrimping like the pros on a Bubba Gump Shrimp Cruise. Learn how commercial shrimp boats operate. Have fun, catch fish and learn about exotic underwater marine life. The cost is $25 per person, and trips depart 9 AM and return at 11 AM. Call to find out the list of days when this trip is offered.
Children's Crab Derby
Old Yacht Basin, Southport
(910) 457-7923, (910) 457-7945
Have you ever seen a crab race? Sounds even better than a frog race, doesn't it? Bring your child (up to age 16), a small submergible basket or crab line and bait in early September and hope the tide is at its best for good crabbing! (But don't worry, a local commercial crabber usually stocks
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