Recreate at home...Make a real rocket...seriously!

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parks and rec news

May 12, 2020

Hello Arlington!  Hope you are healthy and safe. We are flattening the curve; go us! We can do this! Until then, here is a brand new list of activities for you to recreate at home.

 

 

Biophilia

Nature in Our Community: Why Biophilia Matters

Join EcoAction Arlington online, Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m to explore biophilic cities and see how Arlington is working to integrate the natural world into our community as we develop, grow, and thrive. This event is free. Register online at ecoactionarlington.org. To read more about this event check out the event page. 

Sensory Activities Help Keep You Calm

Visit the Therapeutic Recreation Facebook page for new fun projects every weekday at 1 p.m. Sensory-stimulating activities can help calm the body and mind as well as aid in self-regulation. Activities have been selected that use typical items found around the house, but not food.

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snake-turtle apple treats

Get Creative with Treats

Did you know you can create a snake or turtle with simple ingredients you may already have at home?

Check out these two fun recipes and show your creative side with food! 

Join Arlington County Parks Naturalist for storytime!

Watch our very own Rachael Tolman from the Nature Center as she reads us Goldie Locks has Chickenpox. 

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older kids

Tongue Twisters 

Try these tongue twisters from Encore Stage & Studio on your own or with a friend! See how many times you can say them correctly going fast, going slow, or spinning in a circle!

 

 

Blast off a Bottle Rocket

Here is your chance to build your own bottle rocket like a pro! It’s simple and all you need are items around your house. Click here for full instructions.

(Note to self:  Challenge someone to see whose rocket goes highest!)

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circuit

Agility Circuit with Michelle

Get your heart rate up with this five-minute circuit workout with our DPR Fitness Manager Michelle Atkin! Challenge yourself and increase your speed as you do the ladder exercises. 
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