Discover the Bliss of Asheville's Children's Activities

Asheville is rich with activities for young people.... ranging from outdoor activities which take full advantage of the area's natural resources... to educational opportunities which encourage and inspire... to places to have birthday parties and other celebration's.

Birthday Parties

Claying Around
"...Children’s Birthday Parties, Girl’s & Boy’s Night Out, Scout Troops. "...All parties are welcome to bring food, beverages, decorations and anything else that might be needed to throw a great bash.  Or have us do it, we don't mind!" All Birthday parties include a complementary personalized plate for Guests to sign. Activites range from pottery making and painting to cupcake decorating

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Arts and Crafts Activities

Claying Around
"... Summer Camp Classes for ages 6-14 involve both handbuilding and the pottery wheel. "Each week we will focus on a theme and the kid’s will make fun and unique pottery pieces. Kid's that are signed up for multiple days, will create different projects each day. No experience needed!..."

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Be a Junior Naturalist or Scientist

Colburn Earth Science Museum
Junior Rockhound Club
"... after school Junior Rockhounds Club... meets once a month, is a great way for rock loving kids ages 6 – 10 to learn about minerals and their uses while building a nice collection of rock, mineral and crystal specimens. Each Rockhound will receive one or two mineral specimens for his or her collection at each meeting. Geologist Mr. Phil will educate them on the mineral's properties and uses and then all the Rockhounds participate in a fun rock-related activity or craft. Rockhounds will also receive an introductory rock and mineral guide, a collector's box and a mineral activity book at he first meeting...."

Great Smoky Mountain
National Park Junior Ranger Program
"... if you're between the ages of 5-12, you can become a Junior Ranger! Pick up a Junior Ranger booklet for $3.00 at any park visitor center or at the Cades Cove or Elkmont campground. Complete the activities in the booklet then stop by a visitor center to talk to a ranger and receive your Junior Ranger badge...."

The Health Adventure
".... is a health and science museum for children and today's families dedicated to improving health awareness, promoting wellness lifestyles, and increasing science literacy through programs and exhibits...."

Physical Activities for Kids

ClimbMax Climbing Center
In downtown Asheville on Wall Street. Great for kids ages 8 and up. Climbing teams. Summer camp.