As a fifth grader at Isaac Dickson Elementary, Alicia was shocked to learn that in the 21st century, cross burnings were still happening — not only in the wider world, but within miles of her home in Asheville. She learned about it through scanning newspaper stories during a writer-in-residency program called “Writing to Change the […]
There’s hardly a school these days that doesn’t have some kind of bullying-awareness program. Anti-bullying efforts teach students how to deal with bullies, offer counsel to kids who find themselves in the bystander role and even provide resources for bullies themselves. Could a child's practice of an ancient physical discipline like taekwondo or yoga equip […]
Arts and Academics Enrollment is open for Appalachian Institute of Creative Learning’s Summer Enrichment Camp, held at scenic Warren Wilson College in two weeklong sessions: July 15-21 and July 22-28. Rising third- through rising 12th-graders are invited to attend either day camp or overnight sessions. Arts and academics are highlighted across a full schedule of […]
It’s too late to register for Isaac Dickson’s Hot Chocolate 10K, but it’s never too late to watch kids scramble up a 1K hill.
Holiday themed games and fun for kids and families. Oliva Nery tosses a styrofoam snowball into the snowman’s hat.
The air is chilly and stores all over town will soon be decking the halls. It’s the perfect time for you or your child to share wintertime art with the Mountain Xpress. Enter our annual holiday art contest to be featured on our website. Several talented artists will see their work in our upcoming holiday issues. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 18.
The children who attend summer camp at Cedar Hill Farm make any city-dwelling adult want to venture to a nearby farm, don some cowboy boots and mount a horse.
In a small ceremony last Friday, Aug. 5, children ages 5 to 12 showed off their horse-handling and riding skills at Cedar Hill, owned by Mark and Becky Holt. The kids completed a weeklong summer camp with local resident Stephanie O’Neil, an established competitor in horse jumping, showing, and dressage.
Dozens of people came out in the rain for Train History Day at the Cradle of Forestry on Saturday. Visitors, ranging from ages eight to 90, blew the whistle and rang the bell of a 1915 Climax logging train.
Check out a two-minute audio slideshow to hear for yourself.
The next week brings a bookmaking workshop for children and families, and an author event with mystery writer Mark de Castrique.
It’s a tough time for the crumbling WNC Community Media Center. In the midst of a continuing struggle with Buncombe County over funds the nonprofit says it’s owed, the media center has vacated the facility that hosted URTV, the public-access channel it contracted with the city and county to run, and is no longer paying […]
If you’re a parent, you may know just how important it is to get kids focused on science. Kids know, too, from watching TV shows like Sid the Science Kid and Magic School Bus. But how to get kids the knowledge they need, when science education is hampered by budget cuts? In WNC, there are […]
Think back to the science classes you had when you were a kid. Mine conjure up the acrid smell of formaldehyde as my high-school biology classmates and I dissected enormous, pale, flatworms that seemed too otherworldly to slither on the earth. Nature photographer Kevin W. FitzPatrick has a similarly uninspiring story. "When I was a […]
The traditional view of a kids’ summer camp is steeped in a nostalgic woodsy setting. There’s always a lake for swimming and canoeing and a nightly campfire with singing, swapping spooky stories and roasting various treats-on-a-stick. This classic design was the “forest” ushering in a growing acceptance of “trees” — or the rising tide of […]
When it comes to the explosive intersection of kids and chemicals, it’s not just about the baking-soda-and-vinegar volcano anymore. Solar-powered vehicles and other green-themed toys are on the rise; likewise modern adaptations of beloved classics. Xpress contacted local independent stores whose primary retail space is devoted to toys, and discovered the very latest in weird […]
Bored? Want to make a minor mess and learn something at the same time? Do try these experiments at home (with a parent's permission, of course). Exploding soda fountain: We've all seen the baking-soda volcano. It's a classic example of an experiment that can be performed with common kitchen ingredients. While non-damaging and safe explosions […]
Western North Carolina’s many summer camps are keeping up with the techie times. Some offer up-to-the-minute instruction in rocketry, robotics, ecology, Web design and music production, among other exciting subjects. Delve into the science of summer! Nature, Adventure, Health and Science Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism offers an Earth Sprouts! Summer Camp August 1-5 from […]
Western North Carolina's abundant summer camps are keeping up with the techie times. Some offer up-to-the-minute instruction in rocketry, robotics, Web design and music production, among other lucrative subjects. But an even stronger trend cresting the ranks of day and overnight programs is the summer adventure camp that emphasizes fresh-air fitness — and takes natural […]
Register now for the April 11 AllStar 5K and Kids Bike Challenge, says local sports organizer Randy Bassham. The race event will benefit the Multi Purpose Athletic & Community Complex (MPAC), a nonprofit multi-sport project Bassham is spearheading. Break out the Lycra and run wild through North Asheville as that All Star you are, he […]
Here’s what happened when I dropped off my kidlings on the first day.
By the time this column hits print, my 9-year-old girl will be a few days into her first time at overnight camp. Mama will be a few days into low-level, sleep-free anxiety mode.
The Edgy kids love Bele Chere — for about two hours and $75. Yes, Bele Chere can be expensive with kids, but the festival also can be loads of fun. Just keep a few things in mind.
