| Summertime is upon us and Kids become restless | | | | 3. Organized team sports can help a child become |
| when out of school and have extra free time on | | | | proficient in the sport with the help of a good |
| their hands. One great way to help a child fill time | | | | coach. |
| during the summer and keep them active is to | | | | 4. Organized team sports can also teach a child |
| find them a hobby they are interested in. Every | | | | social skills and sportsmanship and also give the |
| young person needs a hobby. A hobby that is | | | | child a feeling of belonging and being needed. |
| interesting to the child will help them learn as well | | | | SOCCER |
| as keep them entertained for hours. During the | | | | ADVANTAGES |
| winter months kids spend a lot of time playing | | | | 1. Soccer also is a hobby that don't require a lot |
| video games. Many of the games are challenging | | | | of equipment. The most important pieces of |
| and fun and are good for kids, as long as parents | | | | equipment are the ball and goal. These 2 pieces of |
| monitor the games and the amount of time | | | | equipment can also be shared with all those |
| played to prevent gaming from becoming | | | | playing. Other equipment may include some |
| addictive. Summertime brings the opportunity to | | | | protection equipment such as shin guards. |
| become involved in many more hobbies. Some of | | | | 2. Other advantages are the same as mentioned |
| the BEST outdoor hobbies include the following: | | | | above relating to baseball and softball. |
| SPORTS | | | | RC CARS, AIRPLANES, AND HELICOPTERS |
| BASEBALL & SOFTBALL | | | | Radio Controlled cars, airplanes and helicopters are |
| Baseball and Softball are the nation's number one | | | | also a great hobby for kids during the summer. |
| hobby and recreational activity of kids. There are | | | | There are many advantages to this hobby. |
| many advantages of these sports. | | | | ADVANTAGES |
| ADVANTAGES | | | | 1. Operating an RC car or aircraft is sheer fun and |
| 1. These hobbies don't require a lot of equipment | | | | excite-ment for kids. It gives the thrill of actually |
| and therefore are fairly inexpensive. The most | | | | driving a car or piloting an aircraft. |
| important and expensive piece of equipment is | | | | 2. RC cars can be driven alone or driven in |
| the glove. Every kid will need their own glove. The | | | | competition. |
| rest of the equipment... the bat and ball can be | | | | 3. RC aircraft that are built today can give you |
| shared. | | | | the best flight of your life as you take the control |
| 2. These sports don't need an organized team to | | | | stick and fly on your own. |
| be played. Any number of kids can divide into 2 | | | | 4. RC controlled cars and aircraft are also fun for |
| teams and find a field to play on. | | | | adults and make great family hobbies. |