There are endless possibilities to keep our youth active in Warren County! With the adiorndacks in our backyard, we are fortunate to have outdoor opportunities such as hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, sledding and many other outdoor activities. Looking for the free and open areas to play in Warren County?
Geocaching and Letterboxing
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. found at: http://www.geocaching.com/
Letterboxing is an intriguing mix of treasure hunting, art, navigation, and exploring interesting, scenic, and sometimes remote places. It takes the ancient custom of placing a rock on a cairn upon reaching the summit of a mountain to an artform. It started when a gentleman simply left his calling card in a bottle by a remote pool on the moors of Dartmoor, in England. found at: http://www.letterboxing.org/
CLUBS
Girl Scouts of North Eastern New York
- Builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place
- For local clubs https://www.girlscoutsneny.org/
Boy Scouts of Twin Rivers
- Prepare young boys to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath
- http://www.trcscouting.org/
Warren County 4-H
- Based out of Warrensburg this organization offers many clubs for both boys and girls coving many different topics
- http://warren.cce.cornell.edu/4-h
WEBSITES WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION
BAM
- An interactive web site where students learn about the importance of regular physical activity. Includes an Activity Calendar, Activity Cards, games, profiles of young people, and a quiz. Also includes web pages of other activities to give tweens information to make healthy lifestyle choices.
- http://www.cdc.gov/bam/activity/
Powerful Bones
- This girl-friendly Web site stresses the importance of weight-bearing physical activity and calcium can be a fun and important part of everyday life. Includes colorful graphics, games, quizzes, a dictionary, and profiles of tweens.
- http://girlshealth.gov/nutrition/bonehealth/eating-for-strong-bones.html