The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backyard Adventures
Author | : Nancy Worrell |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 2008-05-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781440636158 |
ISBN-13 | : 144063615X |
Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The perfect family getaway is closer than you think. This easy-to-use, affordable guide helps parents transform their own backyards into unforgettable family escapes-from insect safaris to sports camps, artist colonies to pet parades and block parties. * Great activities for kids of all ages-can be adapted for use by camp counselors, Scout and other group leaders, teachers, day-care workers, and home-schooling parents * Provides the perfect alternative to vacations plagued by high gas prices, flight cancellations, and budgetary constraints * Goes beyond the literal backyard to include other close-to-home adventures