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Play With Your Kids

Turn off the TV and play together!

Children are children for such a short time... it is their
biological need to enjoy life and have adventures. As
caregivers, we must encourage curiousity and play.
Children need to be touched by grass, sunshine, fresh
air, and birdsong. They need puddles to jump in and
trees to climb. They need dirt for mud pies, creepy
crawlies, and rocks to skip. They need sticks and bare feet, scraped knees, too. They need stories, songs, paints, costumes. And games that go on without end. It is our task as parents to ensure adventures. At Escapade Direct, expect adventures.

Children learn best through play, and these activities encourage children to maximize their potentials — and to enjoy being a child!


Indoor Escapades! "Mom! I'm bored!" "Mom, what can I do?" The next time they ask "What are we going to do today?", you'll have a treasure trove of fun activities to keep them busy!	Indoor Games Here is a collection of fun made-up games for children to play indoors.	Outdoor Activities Time spent doing most anything outside in the fresh air is fun and healthy for kids (and adults). Playing outdoors provides lots of positive learning experiences!

Backyard Games The games in this section are our personal favorite Backyard Games. Each game provides fun, fast-paced excitement for girls and boys of all ages — filled with chases and surprises.	Swimming Pool Games What's more fun than swimming on a hot Summer day? Playing games in the pool! Here is a collection of games for pool fun, no matter if you have a small wading pool, a large family pool, or even if you're at the beach.	Travel Activities Stuck in a vehicle for a long trip? Kids getting bored on a long drive to the beach, cabin, or even just to the grocery store? Don't despair! Here are some fun games to keep your children busy (and learning) while traveling in a vehicle.

Cooking with Kids Kids love to help in the kitchen! Here are some fun, unique, educational activities that kids enjoy. Letting kids help cook with the family is a great way to boost their self-esteem, pride, and self-confidence, too!	The Lab The Lab at Escapade Direct is the place for kids of all ages to learn and experiment with creative educational science projects, while having fun at the same time! Grab your lab coat and get ready for science fun!	Outside the Box Holiday Activities Want a new twist on the holidays? Celebrate them with our Outside the Box Holiday Activities for unique holiday fun!

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