If you have looked for fun places for kids recently, you may have been disappointed to see that so many of them are indoor spaces. Lots of the activities at these places are great, but the setting is a little bland. Kids need sunshine and fresh air to thrive, which makes an outdoor venue a great idea for children’s gatherings.
What makes for a great outdoor space for kids? Well, space is important. Do the kids have room to run around and play, without having to worry about running into each other or into adults? If not, then you need to find a bigger venue, because you want kids to be able to run and laugh and play.
Does the equipment or entertainment provided encourage imaginative play? So much of what kids do these days falls into the category of structured play. While team sports are great for getting physical activity, they do not nurture the brain in the same way as imaginative play. Large play structures, like the pirate-themed playground at Black Bear Lake, are great for encouraging imaginative play.
Are the kids being exposed to something new? Not everything for kids needs to be educational, but it is great when fun and learning can come together. Magic shows, art, and even physical performers like stilt walkers can challenge kids to look at the world in different ways, encouraging creativity and curiosity without the kids even realizing they are being exposed to a broader world.
Are the refreshments kid-friendly? To answer this question, you need to consider whether kids will eat the food as well as how portable and easy-to-eat the foods are. Anything kids can carry around and eat, from snow-cones to boxes of popcorn, is easier to manage than foods that should be eaten with utensils or at a table.
Black Bear Lake is proud to be one of the most fun places for kids in New Jersey. We offer a huge number of kid-friendly activities for parties of all sizes.