Children's water activities vary depending on the children's age. Children can go for a swim in the various lakes, can spend time fishing or can even enjoy water parks full of slides and water activities. For older children, options like boating, rafting, canoeing and kayaking are also available. Any child who enjoys water activities in the summer will enjoy the wide range of options in the Poconos.
The Poconos are not only available for summer fun, but also for the winter months. Winter activities range from options like skiing and snowboarding to sledding, snow-tubing and any snow game children prefer. Ski resorts in the area offer lessons for families, including young children, throughout the snowy winter months.
Activity centers are available throughout the Poconos and offer several children's activities for a wide range of interests. Centers include skate parks for skateboarding and roller blading, golf or mini-golf, go carting, bumper boats, pony carts, arcades, paint balling or batting cages. The Poconos have several play parks or centers and all of the parks or centers offer different options for children's activities and interests, so there is an option for any family.
The Poconos have camping areas available for the outdoor adventurists. Among the activities available in camping areas or large state parks is family camping, hiking, nature viewing and learning, conservation projects for the child interested in saving the environment or even hunting during the hunting seasons. Children can spend time in nature and enjoy the abundant trees and wildlife.