| Instead of giving a child in your life another useless | | | | Call local attractions and see if they offer behind the |
| piece of plastic or kit that will stay unopened, why not | | | | scenes tours or other events that let children see their |
| give them an experience that will truly open their eyes | | | | favorite attraction from a different viewpoint. For an |
| and give them something to remember? An | | | | add-along gift with the gift certificate, you could give |
| experience gift can do just that. Usually presented in | | | | the child a disposable camera. |
| the form of a gift certificate, an experience gift entitles | | | | Cooking classes. |
| the owner to a few hours or day of an experience. | | | | You'd be surprised at how much children enjoy |
| These kinds of gifts come in a wide range of activities. | | | | cooking, even at a young age. Local community |
| No matter what the child or teen gift recipient is | | | | centers, restaurants and children's centers may |
| interested in, you can probably find an experience that | | | | provide "Mom and Me" or "Young Chef" cooking |
| relates to their interests. | | | | classes that you could give as a gift. Make sure to ask |
| Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about | | | | about age restrictions and the equipment needed for |
| experience gifts for kids: | | | | the class. You could give an apron as an add-along gift |
| Craft classes. | | | | to include with the gift certificate. |
| Kids love to get messy and craft classes give them | | | | Horseback riding lessons. |
| the opportunity to do just that. You can find craft | | | | Most children these days don't get the experience of |
| classes at local art studios and children's centers. Art | | | | being close to horses. You can make your gift |
| museums, art supply stores and community centers | | | | recipient's day by signing him or her up for horseback |
| may also offer craft classes. You can purchase | | | | riding lessons. Call around to horse farms in the area or |
| one-on-one lessons or enroll the child in a few months | | | | search online for ranches that offer horseback riding |
| of classes, after speaking to his or her parents first, of | | | | lessons. Normally, unless the child is of a certain age, |
| course. The types of classes offered will depend on | | | | he or she has to be accompanied by an adult. You |
| the studio or center. Younger children might enjoy | | | | can find group lessons or private classes. |
| painting while older children may find the challenge of | | | | All of these ideas make wonderful gifts for kids who |
| pottery very exhilarating. | | | | seem to have it all, or for children in your life who you |
| Behind-the-scenes tour. | | | | want to honor with a special experience. Be sure to |
| A sneak peek at what goes on behind closed doors | | | | call around to find out what is available in your area. |
| at the zoo or aquarium is a perfect experience gift. | | | | |