Fun and Recreation

• Virginia 4-H is hosting a ton of free online STEM activities for K-12 youth throughout October in honor of STEM month. Activities will be interactive and live each Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. and Thursday at 7:00 p.m., targeted at all K-12 youth! Families can register online here: http://bit.ly/VA4HSTEM
• Have you discovered Arlington’s Parks and Recreation Recreate at Home page? It’s filled with some great ideas for how to keep adults and children engaged. Take a look to learn about DIY Bird Feeders, Color Me Census, Lazer Grids, Scavenger Hunts, Art with the amazing Mr. Jim, Body Weight Fitness, Cook Like a Pro, How to Make Binoculars, and more! Also, our fantastic friends in Therapeutic Recreation are offering new sensory activities to help promote calmness every weekday at 1pm! Details are below.
• Sensory Activities Help Keep You Calm
  Sensory-stimulating activities can help calm the body and mind as well as aid in self-regulation. Visit the Therapeutic Recreation Facebook page for new fun projects every week day at 1 p.m. Activities have been selected that use typical items found around the house, but not food.