Tidewater Fun Activities Guide

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  Camp Motorsport

  Clover

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  For the camper who loves to hear those famous words

     Featuring 3.5 miles of flat track, custom made paved go kart track and 20 miles of off-road trails, aspiring racers, novice through expert alike, learn the finer points of driving technique from qualified instructors on both our racing go karts and off-road buggies. In addition to gaining valuable seat time, campers get hands-on experience with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) aspects of automotive design. When not driving, Camp Motorsport still has all the fun summer camp activities campers expect including a private lake with inflatables, swimming, boats, and gaga ball just to name a few. Sign up for any one of the five, one-week sessions or our one two-week session, and put some speed into your summer! Camp Motorsport is located in Clover, Virginia on 406 acres of rolling hills with beautiful meadows and woodland. We have a private lake, swimming pool, modern dinning hall and science labs. Campers are housed in climate controlled cabins. Our staff are carefully selected, have background check, and are expertly trained to provide each camper the summer camp experience of a lifetime. (less) ... Read more

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  Camp Pillsbury

  Owatonna

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  Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.

     It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they participate in, they are spending their day with campers who share the same interests, helping form stronger bonds with new friends. The programs and classes we offer put an emphasis on activities that today's kids gravitate to. Camp Pillsbury offers Circus Arts, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Arts and Crafts, Technology/Digital Arts & Multimedia, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Magic, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Orchestra, Woodworking, Vocal Ensembles, Cheer, Gymnastics, Role Playing Games, Archery, Weightlifting, and much more. Our fully elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within our established daily schedule. Campers have the opportunity to develop existing skills and explore new interests. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skill levels where we meet each child's individual needs and respect their individuality. Our day is comprised of 6 one hour periods; three Majors and three Minors. Majors are taken at the same time each day with the same staff and campers and is an activity that each camper has chosen to learn more about, get better at and be in the end of session show or exhibition. Campers choose three Minors each day that they can try once or repeat as often as they like. This allows campers plenty of opportunity to try new activities they have never been exposed to before. Campers thrive, building on existing interests and developing new ones. They flourish and excel in the areas they become passionate about and self-confidence soars. They become better singers, dancers, actors, athletes, artists, musicians and even students. Camp Pillsbury is helping kids from all over the world be successful through programs led by experts in a unique camp environment. Our campers learn from the best to be the best. They also form friendships that last a lifetime. Campers sleep in dorms and will be provided with great food, fun and friends throughout the summer. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Earth Treks Climbing Center

  Crystal City, Columbia, Timonium and Rockville, MD

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  Fun for the whole family!

     Earth Treks is a very special community of climbers. Earth Treks Climbing Centers are the premier indoor climbing gyms in Maryland. Located in Baltimore, Columbia, Timonium and Rockville, MD and Crystal City VA, we pride ourselves on offering the best rock climbing in the greater Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland region. Each climbing gym is among the largest in the country, with plenty of climbing for every age and ability level.

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  Go Ape

  Williamsburg

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  Welcome to Go Ape, the country's #1 zip line and treetop adventure. You're just a zip away from experiencing our award winning zip lines, tarzan swings & obstacles. Book now to live life adventurously with us at one of our beautiful park settings today.

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  Refreshing Mountain

  Stevens

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  Refreshing Family Fun & Adventure Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and adventure center providing family friendly fun and refreshment for over 30 years in Lancaster County, PA. We provide facilities and services for large group retreats and rent cabins for overnight getaways. We also provide a variety of outdoor adventures, day field trips and corporate team building events with activities including zipline canopy tours, high ropes course, climbing tower, problem solving challenges and much more. Our center is built on 80 acres of beautiful Pennsylvania woodland and is conveniently located just 25 minutes north of Lancaster, 30 minutes east of Hershey and 90 minutes west of Philadelphia. Come and be refreshed! (less) ... Read more

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  Six Flags America

  Mitchellville

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  Six Flags America is Maryland's only theme park featuring more than 100 exciting rides, slides, shows and attractions plus Hurricane Harbor water park.

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  Water Country USA

  Williamsburg

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  The mid-atlantics largest family water play park, featuring the world's latest, greatest, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, spectacular entertainment, shopping and restaurants

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  West Virginia Mountain Rail Adventures

  Elkins, Durbin, Cass

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  The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operates historic steam-driven locomotives and vintage diesel-powered passenger trains departing three historic depots - Elkins, Durbin and Cass - April thru December. Excursions explore remote mountain regions where even automobiles cannot access! At Cass, experience the world's largest fleet of geared Shay locomotives and historic 1900s company town. In Durbin, the kid-friendly Durbin Rocket is definitely family approved. In Elkins, enjoy the climate controlled New Tygart Flyer as it winds up mountains and through an S-curve tunnel. In November and December, experience THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride on select dates. These are just a few of our Adventures! Reserve yours today! (less) ... Read more

Events/Performances

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  Tortuga Music Festival 2019

  Ft Lauderdale

  Tortuga Music Festival 2019

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  Ft Lauderdale April 12-14!

     Held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in a beautiful oceanside setting, Tortuga Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music. Tortuga Music Festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation. Tortuga Music Festival works hand in hand with the Rock The Ocean Foundation to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world's oceans and to support scientific research, education, and ocean conservation initiatives. Over $1,000,000 has been given back to our Conservation Village partners as a direct result of ticket sales and donations from Rock The Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival. Check out our lineup and learn more about ocean conservation and how you can help. (less) ... Read more

Family Activities

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  bitWise Academy

  bitWise Academy

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  50% DISCOUNT - ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES IN VIRGINIA TODAY!

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  Camp Motorsport

  Clover

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  For the camper who loves to hear those famous words

     Featuring 3.5 miles of flat track, custom made paved go kart track and 20 miles of off-road trails, aspiring racers, novice through expert alike, learn the finer points of driving technique from qualified instructors on both our racing go karts and off-road buggies. In addition to gaining valuable seat time, campers get hands-on experience with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) aspects of automotive design. When not driving, Camp Motorsport still has all the fun summer camp activities campers expect including a private lake with inflatables, swimming, boats, and gaga ball just to name a few. Sign up for any one of the five, one-week sessions or our one two-week session, and put some speed into your summer! Camp Motorsport is located in Clover, Virginia on 406 acres of rolling hills with beautiful meadows and woodland. We have a private lake, swimming pool, modern dinning hall and science labs. Campers are housed in climate controlled cabins. Our staff are carefully selected, have background check, and are expertly trained to provide each camper the summer camp experience of a lifetime. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Earth Treks Climbing Center

  Crystal City, Columbia, Timonium and Rockville, MD

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  Fun for the whole family!

     Earth Treks is a very special community of climbers. Earth Treks Climbing Centers are the premier indoor climbing gyms in Maryland. Located in Baltimore, Columbia, Timonium and Rockville, MD and Crystal City VA, we pride ourselves on offering the best rock climbing in the greater Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland region. Each climbing gym is among the largest in the country, with plenty of climbing for every age and ability level.

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  Go Ape

  Williamsburg

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  Welcome to Go Ape, the country's #1 zip line and treetop adventure. You're just a zip away from experiencing our award winning zip lines, tarzan swings & obstacles. Book now to live life adventurously with us at one of our beautiful park settings today.

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  Refreshing Mountain

  Stevens

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  Refreshing Family Fun & Adventure Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and adventure center providing family friendly fun and refreshment for over 30 years in Lancaster County, PA. We provide facilities and services for large group retreats and rent cabins for overnight getaways. We also provide a variety of outdoor adventures, day field trips and corporate team building events with activities including zipline canopy tours, high ropes course, climbing tower, problem solving challenges and much more. Our center is built on 80 acres of beautiful Pennsylvania woodland and is conveniently located just 25 minutes north of Lancaster, 30 minutes east of Hershey and 90 minutes west of Philadelphia. Come and be refreshed! (less) ... Read more

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  Virginia State Parks

  Richmond

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  Virginia State Parks are Kid Tested and Kid Approved family vacation destinations. Cabins and campgrounds offer affordable family getaways for the weekend or week or just come out for the day fir a back to nature experience. Our website features park search options by location, amenity and programs.

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  Watch Ya' Mouth

  Watch Ya' Mouth

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  Watch Ya' Mouth 90s Edition will take you back to a brighter, more simple time when Scrunchies were cool and Marky Mark was a musician. With the 90s bundle, you get twice the content and nostalgia for days! That's tight, yo! VOTED BY FANS: 90's version exists because of YOU! From the company that made Watch Ya' Mouth, the top selling, original, award-winning party card game Watch Ya' Mouth: 90's Edition combines the game play you've come to know and love with the nostalgia of all things 90's Bangin' phrases such as "Billy Ray's Mullet" and "Gameboy" will bring it all back for a night of dope fun! 3-10 players wear cheek retractors and speak out 90's phrases while teammates guess what they are saying Includes 300+ Family-Safe phrases. Great for all ages including kids who are 8+ (less) ... Read more

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  West Virginia Mountain Rail Adventures

  Elkins, Durbin, Cass

  West Virginia Mountain Rail Adventures

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  The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operates historic steam-driven locomotives and vintage diesel-powered passenger trains departing three historic depots - Elkins, Durbin and Cass - April thru December. Excursions explore remote mountain regions where even automobiles cannot access! At Cass, experience the world's largest fleet of geared Shay locomotives and historic 1900s company town. In Durbin, the kid-friendly Durbin Rocket is definitely family approved. In Elkins, enjoy the climate controlled New Tygart Flyer as it winds up mountains and through an S-curve tunnel. In November and December, experience THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride on select dates. These are just a few of our Adventures! Reserve yours today! (less) ... Read more

Fun Centers

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  Refreshing Mountain

  Stevens

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  Refreshing Mountain

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  Refreshing Family Fun & Adventure Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and adventure center providing family friendly fun and refreshment for over 30 years in Lancaster County, PA. We provide facilities and services for large group retreats and rent cabins for overnight getaways. We also provide a variety of outdoor adventures, day field trips and corporate team building events with activities including zipline canopy tours, high ropes course, climbing tower, problem solving challenges and much more. Our center is built on 80 acres of beautiful Pennsylvania woodland and is conveniently located just 25 minutes north of Lancaster, 30 minutes east of Hershey and 90 minutes west of Philadelphia. Come and be refreshed! (less) ... Read more

Museums/Zoos

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  Virginia Zoo

  Norfolk

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  The mission of the Virginia Zoological Society is to ensure that the Virginia Zoological Park thrives as a superior institution, reaching its fullest potential to serve people, animals and the environment

Preschool Activities

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  My Gym - Virginia Beach

  Virginia Beach

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  My Gym Children's Fitness Center offers structured age- appropriate weekly classes, birthday parties and camps that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and other original activities. My Gym kids have so much fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, fine and gross motor proficiency, agility, flexibility and social skills. The most important benefit that My Gym offers is the building of confidence and self esteem.