Kidstuff Tips
The Festival of Fun, hosted every April by the New Bern Recreation and
Parks Department, features amusement rides, games, clowns, hands-on
educational activities, exhibits and other activities for children and
families.
Abraham,
the talented trick goat at A Day at the Farm, has been featured on the
Animal Planet show Planet's Funniest Animals.
Every
Saturday morning at 6 AM on WCTI-12, retired New Bern-Craven County head
librarian Elinor Hawkins hosts Telestory Time, a delightful show
which celebrates stories and art.
Children
under the age of 16 are now required by North Carolina law to wear a
helmet when riding their bikes on any public road, bike path or other
public right-of-way. 
Rainy
day? A trip to Rollerland, 3502 Neuse Boulevard, (252) 633-3804, may be just
what cooped-up kids need to expend some energy. Regular and in-line skate
rentals are available, as is a snack bar and game room. Call and ask about Rollerland's birthday packages.
Hook A Kid On
Golf is a national golf skills development program that
offers youth ages 8-13 a complete introduction to the sport of golf. The
program is designed for children who have never played golf and normally
would not have the opportunity to do so. Participants take part in a
week-long introductory clinic, and receive a Hook A Kid On Golf shirt, a
set of golf clubs, golf balls and other golf accessories. The program is
offered during the summer each year by New Bern Parks & Recreation, (252)
639-2902.
Junior
golfers ages 5-14 will enjoy practicing their swing and other skills at
River Bend Golf & Country Club's annual Junior Golf Camp, held
annually in June. Participants test their skills in a tournament at week's
end, and everyone takes home a trophy.
For information, call (252) 638-2819.
Courts Plus features a kids' Sports Summer Camp that's packed with fun.
Weekly sessions are offered throughout the summer, with racquetball,
basketball, swimming, soccer, volleyball and more. Non-members are
welcome, and parents can either sign up their junior sportsmen for the
entire summer or per week as needed. Call (252) 633-2221.
New
Bern Civic Theatre, (252) 634-9057, hosts a popular two-week Children's
Acting and Technical Workshop during the summer.
The
RiverArts Creative Choral Experience offers children grades 2 through 8 an
opportunity to sing -- auditions are held every fall after the start of the
school year. For information, call Karen Plaster at (252) 224-0678.