Sports & Recreation Resources for Parents & Teachers

Resources to help kids get involved in sporting activities.

Resources in this category:

A Beginner's Guide to Fishing
http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/learn/activities/feature/f...

This site has the basics for planning a fishing trip and teaching kids to fish.

Boy Scouts of America National Council
http://www.scouting.org/

This is the National Boy Scouts of America Site. It includes information for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. It also has information for Scoutmasters, Advisors, and Adult Leaders.

Camp and Conference Homepage
http://www.camping.org/

Looking for a camp or an outdoor education program? This site can help you find it.

eteamz: Ice Hockey Tips & Drills
http://www.eteamz.com/icehockey/instruction/tips/index.cfm?m...

Different coaches have submitted hockey tips and drills here. Find some for your team.

Featured Winter Olympic Sports
http://www.edgate.com/wintergames/design/spotlight_sport/ind...

Find out about winter sports played in the Olympics, including bobsledding, figure skating, snowboarding, and ski jumping.

GAMEKIDS
http://gamekids.com/

"GAMEKIDS is a gathering place for kids of all ages to learn and exchange non-computer games and activities. Each month, selected games and rhymes (traditional and contemporary), activities, and recipes will be selected from around the world for you to download, print out, and play. YOU are invited to collaborate with us! Submit your favorite games, stories, poetry, artwork, sleepover and party ideas, photographs, and favorite recipes."

Gateway to the Summer Olympic Games
http://www.edgate.com/summergames/

"A site created especially for teachers to give them ready-to-useOlympic-related resources such as lesson plans and learning activities."There are handouts and worksheets ‹- everything teachers need toengage students in the excitement of the Games!

Gateway to the Summer Olympic Games Lesson Plans
http://www2.edgate.com/summergames/lesson_plans/

"A site created especially for teachers to give them ready-to-use Olympic-related resources such as lesson plans and learning activities." There are handouts and worksheets ‹ everything teachers need to engage students in the excitement of the Games!

Iditarod Race Across Alaska
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/iditarod/

This site has tons of information about the Iditarod dogsled race. It has maps of the route with information about the towns along the way. It has interviews with mushers. It has articles about the dogs. This is a great site for kids to find out about the Iditarod.

Iowa State University's Tasty Insect Recipes
http://www.ent.iastate.edu/misc/insectsasfood.html

Food recipes that use insects or other bugs as an ingredient from the University of Iowa.

KidsCamps.com
http://kidscamps.com/

This directory of camps includes everything from sports camps, art camps, academic camps, and special interest camps (circus, magic, culture, farm, space & aviations camps) to family camps and camps for special needs children.

Little League Online
http://www.littleleague.org/

A non-profit organization which assists youth in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being, the Little League Baseball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.

Planning a Class Camping Trip
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/planning_a_class...

Are you thinking of taking a class of students on a camping trip? This site helps you plan the experience. It addresses such issues as camp activities, camp facilities, and follow-up activities.

Play Ball! Teachable Science and Math Ideas about Baseball
http://www.edgate.com/school_athletics/student/sporting_arti...

A portal for sites describing how math and science relate to baseball.

PlaySportsTV
http://www.playsportstv.com/

Offers information on youth sports including "detailed video tips, drills, instructional guides, feature articles, interactive training and analysis tools." Features information on: baseball, basketball, lacrosse, football, gymnastics, hockey, skateboarding, soccer, softball and tennis.

Sports and Fitness for Middle - and High Schoolers
http://www.familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,68-2856,00...

This site offers advice for parents concerned about their kids and sports. It covers everything from extreme sports to steroids to physical education.

Sports Media: Physical Education and Sports for Everyone
http://www.sports-media.org/

Sports Media wants to unite and inspire people who are interested in Sports and Physical Education. We provide a quality platform where athletes, coaches, teachers, students and instructors are able to exchange their bright ideas about PE and Sports.

Staying Healthy - Kidshealth.org
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/index.html

Find out what sports are best for kids of all ages, fitness for kids who hate sports, strength training, information on steroids, and more.

Summer Camp Guide
http://life.familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,64-5197,0...

This site has great articles about preparing for camp. It includes information to decide if your child is ready, how to choose a camp, what to pack, and dealing with homesickness.

Summer Opportunities
http://www.petersons.com/summerop/code/ssector.asp

This directory of summer camps can be searched by location or by the activities that the camp offers.

The Great Game List
http://www.funattic.com/game_list.htm

Are you looking for something for kids to do at a birthday party? Are you looking for ideas for the school carnival? This site, provided by a toy store, has lots of great ideas.

Ultimate Iditarod for Kids & Teachers
http://www.ultimateiditarod.com/teachers.htm

Mushers (dogsledders) put together this site about dogsledding and the Iditarod. It explains the equipment and food that is needed for long dogsledding trips.

The Web Site for Health and Physical Education Teachers
http://www.pecentral.org/

Here is a great website for Health and Physical Education teachers, parents, and students. "Resources on the site include Health and PE Lesson ideas, ready-to-print Assessment ideas, Adapted PE information, Classroom Management ideas, Job Center, Professional and Conference information, Book and Music store, discounted PE Equipment specials, and links to other top Health and PE sites."

Webball Pitching Mechanics, Hitting Mechanics, Baseball Instruction, Coaching Strategy
http://www.webball.com/cms/

This site has free material on baseball instruction, coaching strategies, pitching and hitting mechanics, and training. Some features require a subscription.