With so much focus on children’s physical health, sometimes children’s mental health goes overlooked. When winter rolls around, temperatures drop, and children are less likely to spend time running and playing outdoors. Reduced physical activity is known to have negative impacts on children’s physical and mental health. To fight the winter blues, encourage playtime, sports, and games as a family.
1. Clueology Rooms
For those older kids looking to really be challenged mentally this winter, an escape room is the way to go. Become a part of the game by solving problems, creating contraptions, working together as a team, to overcome challenges in a realistic environment.
2. Arcades
The Flipside in Downtown Loveland’s is a great way to get your kids out of the house and play some old school video games. With a great family-friendly atmosphere, this lively arcade is a place where kids can let loose, get some energy out, and still have fun. Another option is The Summit in Windsor, offering bowling, laser tag, and old school video arcade games, all while enjoying delicious food and drinks in a family-friendly environment.
3. Recreation and Aquatic Centers
Nothing says summer like swimsuits, goggles, and waterslides. Get your kids moving by heading to the Berthoud, Chilson (Loveland), or Windsor Recreation Centers. Complete with cliff diving (Berthoud), lazy rivers, lifestyle pools for recreation and fitness purposes, and water play structures.