1 . “Playing Shop” Social Activity

Children are invited to get behind the shop counter (柜台) of Susannah Place Museum, recreated 1915 shop.

This is a good time for your children to put on an apron (围裙) and become shopkeepers. They learn how to wrap (包裹) an egg, weigh out goods on a scale (秤) and count in pounds and shillings (先令)!

Suitable for the children between 5 and 7, the Playing Shop activity will see your children:

■ Use an old-fashioned shop scale.

■ Wrap goods.

■ Fill an order and make a delivery (配送).

Tickets for Playing Shop are now on sale through sydneylivingmuseums.com.cn. Choose from the following periods:

9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2023.

9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2023.

Please note children must be accompanied (陪伴) by an adult.

You can continue your fun at Susannah Place Museum by joining a guided tour at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at an additional (额外的) cost on the day.

4 . Where would you like to go for your New Year vacation? Here are the best ski resorts of comfort and joy during the holidays and the rest of the ski season.

Kitzbuhel, Austria

The most prized downhill on the ski racing calendar, Kitzbuhel also attracts a host of festive fans with its fairy lights, and performances of jazz bands. By day, you can enjoy 230 kilometers of runs over the Kitzbtihel Alps, and fill up on hearty Tyrolean classic foods.

Val Gardena, Italy

This attractive valley is a New Year present waiting to be unwrapped. The three towns that make up Val Gardena—busy Ortisei, peaceful Santa Cristina and the higher Selva—traditionally go big on the festive season, combining their Italian, Austrian and Ladin heritage. The 175-kilometer skiing takes place below the towering Sassolungo mountain.

Alpbach, Austria

Alpbach is often considered Austria’s prettiest village. Low at 1,00 meters, it may not always have snow on the ground. There are 91 kilometers of runs stretching up to 2,025 meters with a beautiful spread of mountain huts.

Stowe, Vermont

Stowe will celebrate its 85th winter of lift service this season and it’s a fine place to enjoy New Year. The skiing, up the road at Stowe Mountain Resort, offers options for all levels through forests from Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont.

5 . UC Berkeley Youth Recreation Summer Camps

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation will provide a wide variety of one-week outdoor experiences and activities for the youth on summer camps 2023. Here are four best summer camps.

Windsurfing Camp

This camp is designed to teach students the basics of windsurfing, including balance and self-rescues. Through a combination of classroom instruction, demonstration and water time campers are able to master the basics of the sport. A comfort with wind and water is strongly encouraged. Campers must be ages 10-17 to register. All campers must be able to swim and weigh 100 pounds or more to safely use public windsurfing equipment.

Price: $330. Those who have participated before can receive 10% off.

Sailing Camp

Campers learn and review the essentials of sailing at their experience level on the beautiful San Francisco Bay! 2023 brings exciting updates to the camp and helps sailors master new skills. Previous sailing experience is required. Campers must be ages 12-18 to register. All campers must have basic swimming skills.

Price: $255

Skateboarding Camp

In this camp, skateboarders will learn mechanics and basic riding skills such as balance riding switches, and dropping-in. Skaters will be assessed of the first day of the session and the lessons will be adapted to their ability. All participants are educated in skateboard safety. Campers must be ages 8-16 to register. Participants must bring their own skateboard, helmet(头盔) and knee &elbow pads(护具).

Price: $300. $240 per person for group registration.

Rock Climbing Camp

Learn climbing skills, knot(结) -tying, top-rope climbing and equipment care. Sites include Strawberry Canyon, Remillard, Indian Rock and Cragmont Parks. Campers must be ages 9-15 to register. All campers can enjoy the bus service to and from the campsites.

Price: $275.

6 . Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss

Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike decorating contests, and more.

The popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.

The Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year’s festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You’ll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.

The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.

Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.

7 . Does your child love high-tech, writing or specialty arts? Attending a summer camp with this focus is a perfect way for them to explore and to experience. Look through our selection and find the perfect fit for your child.

ID Tech Summer Camps

We’re trusted and hosted by the world’s top learning organizations. The right instructor changes everything. With personalized learning, your child will progress at their own pace. Your child can level up to Grade 10, standing out to colleges and future work. We can’t wait to welcome your child to our community of 500, 000+ students.

Summer Academic Youth Programs

Summer is the perfect time for pre-college students to explore their career interests. Our programs provide opportunities for students to experience college life while expanding their knowledge and exploring their interests. There are many opportunities including overnight camps.

Independent Lake Camp

It is an overnight summer camp offering impressive activities due to our quality facilities (设备), and talented staff. Started as a non-traditional summer camp, we focus on promoting creativity within each camper and the community and developing individual growth with our personalized scheduling — each camper chooses their own activities.

Virtual Live Creative Writing Camp

Creative writing is taught live online by experienced teachers. Great for ages 7+ and divided into age-based groups, this camp has a limited class size so students can learn fun new skills. Videos will also be made available to all creative writing campers. So, with flexible classes to choose, your child will never miss a beat!

8 . You’ve seen other people flying kites, watching their paper creations float up into the clouds on a windy day.     1     Kite flying isn’t hard, and it’s a lot of fun!

The first step is to get a kite and find a large, open area. Then wait for a nice windy day.     2     Otherwise, kites can get hung up on either of them. Parks with lots of grass and beaches are both great places to try kite flying.

If you have a friend to help you, have one person hold the kite while the other person holds the spool(线轴) of string. The one with the kite should hold it overhead in both hands and throw it lightly up into the wind. If the wind is strong enough, it will catch the kite and lift it up, pulling the string tight. This works well on windy days, but what if the wind isn’t strong enough to catch your kite? Then you need to let out some string and have your friend run with the kite behind him/her.     3    

Once the wind catches your kite, start letting out string, little by little.     4     It’s somewhere between fifty and a hundred feet overhead. Spread your legs to keep yourself firmly rooted to the ground, and hold the spool with both hands. If it flies too high, you can reel(卷) in the string a little.

    5     When the kite is close to the ground, have someone catch it so it doesn’t get torn or broken. Wind up the rest of your string and keep your kite safe until the next time you’re ready to fly it.

9 . Coloring books are no longer just for children! In fact adult coloring books are topping bestseller lists. Why have adults decided to start coloring again?     1    

It is to relieve stress and anxiety.

    2     They take on full-time jobs that often demand more than 40 hours a week, equally as part-time jobs, family responsibilities. For many, there just aren’t enough hours in the day, which explains why practising mindfulness becomes so popular. It’s important to set aside some time to calm the thoughts. Coloring can be an escape from everyday stress.

It is to go back to their childhood.

A trend among adults is to seek out childhood experiences. That’s why summer camps for adults are cropping up (大量出现) across the country.     3     A brand new coloring book with bright markers, crayons, and colored pencils provide endless possibilities. Adult coloring books are much more detailed than coloring books for children, but the emotions are similar and allow adults to feel as if they are “a kid again”.

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Adults are constantly staring at screens: Desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, TVS, etc. Whether for business or personal use, it has become very difficult to “put down”. Even some readers have e-readers and tablets to consume books, magazines, and newspapers.     5     Of course, to truly realize the benefit of stepping away from the devices for a period of time, you can’t constantly be checking them while you color! Turn them off and leave them in another room.

10 . Great Activities for Nature Lovers

One of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesn’t require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.

Why limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend (or longer) adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent, sleeping gear, food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. If you’re an experienced hiker and camper, this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.

Unlike long hikes through the woods, biking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes, between trees, and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or your tires aren’t suited for rugged terrain, consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to travel beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personality is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers. There’s something truly satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingredients you grew yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in nature is that it doesn’t have to break your budget and anyone can do it.