Send your child outside this summer! Build a stronger, smarter and healthier child with summer programs. by CP A generation ago 75% of children spent daily time playing freely in the outdoors.  Reports from the National Wildlife Federation indicate that today only 25% of American children play outside on a regular basis.  An alarming number [...]

A Father’s Role in Fostering a Love for the Natural World By Kyle Waggener My wife and I have always loved the outdoors, often going hiking, camping, backpacking or birding.   When our daughter was born, I wondered what impact this new addition would have on our outdoor pursuits.  We read many books about child [...]

Music and movement! Music, choral and dance camps can energize your summer. by CP & Nicole Knauss It is easy to understand that the activities children and teens are involved in shape their lives and choosing the programs that will most significantly impact their overall development is daunting. Since there is a national focus on [...]

Special Needs Summer Camp Programs The American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry estimates that one in 10 schoolchildren are affected by a learning disorder like dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Asberger’s Syndrome, one of the autism spectrum disorders.  Resources for children with special needs are a crucial component of the educational mix both [...]

Real Troopers Daisy Troop sends smiles and treats to soldiers by CP and Bridget Huckabay Letters from home can feel like a lifeline for campers, especially important when children are away for the first time.  The thrill of hearing their name during mail call can add layers of success to the independence and self-reliance that [...]

The 1.5 million-person mystery: How to recognize and treat autism in children By Peggy Wilkins, PhD Once thought to be relatively rare autism affects as many as 1.5 million Americans. Although we know it is a developmental disability based in abnormal brain development, the exact cause remains a mystery. Up to 5 percent of cases [...]

Asylum Street Spankers Mommy Says No! © 2006 Spanks-a-Lot Records Asylum Street Spankers are better known for their quirky brand of alt-bluegrass rather than children’s music. But their venture into the realm of kids’ tunes is flawless. Mommy Says No! takes you on a rollercoaster of bluegrass, folk, rock, and even a cover of Nirvana’s [...]

Department of Parks and Recreation Chattanooga Parks and Recreation: Teaching Life Skills Since its earliest beginnings, the role of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation has been to provide diverse recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, in order to meet the needs of the community. While we value our mission and continue to provide [...]

Teen Driving – Tips and Chattanooga Classes By CP Graphic courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Teens dream of driving, craving the feel of keys and the freedom of the roads but their parents often cringe at the thought, terrified of the dangers that surround teen drivers. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause [...]

Chattanooga Department of Parks and Recreation The Parks and Recreation Department has 16 neighborhood recreation centers featuring gymnasiums, game rooms, art rooms, computer labs, community multipurpose rooms, ball fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, and much more. Two mega recreation complexes South Chattanooga and Brainerd feature indoor swimming pools for year round aquatic activities. Each center has [...]