Sometimes, the best gifts are ones that you can’t wrap, you can only experience! And what better way to share joy and wonder than helping kids’ dreams come to life with Majestic Adventures?! Majestic Adventures is a local organization with youth programs that create “worlds as large as your child’s imagination.”
The team at Majestic Adventures values creativity, authenticity, responsible empowerment, and self-expression. Heart-centered live-action roleplaying games support kids as they “succeed as a whole person” and have a whole lot of fun.
Experiential education and play go hand-in-hand at Majestic Adventures. Kids have fun while telling stories, exploring new areas, (re)discovering their sense of wonder, and connecting with friends. “Storytelling is not a lost art! In Adventure Quest, the children become the heroes of an interactive story. By acting out their characters, they bring the story to life and their actions change its outcome.”
Photo courtesy of Majestic Adventures
The programs also promote imagination, diversity, experiential learning. and responsible empowerment. “Children who love Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Frozen, Minecraft, and other popular fantasy and sci-fi worlds love our programs because they can become a wizard, a knight, a princess, a shapeshifter, a jedi, or anything they’re excited about, and become the heroes of an adventure like the ones they read about and watch.”
There are plenty of other holiday gift options for the kiddos (or kids at heart!) in your life. Fairhaven Toy Garden carries Honeycomb Beeswax Sheets (pictured right) for rolling candles – a great way to make your own gifts. $3.50/sheet includes wick and makes two standard size candles – and they just received a fresh batch in a variety of colors!
Photo courtesy of Earl’s Bike Shop
And for the adventuresome folks out there, look no further than Kids Handlebar Bags from Earl’s Bike Shop. Featuring kid-friendly artwork in two designs, the handlebar-mounted bag puts items within reach of small hands. The two roomy compartments are perfect for stowing water bottles, gear, clothing, or such important finds as pinecones, seashells, and stones – keep small riders refreshed and equipped during their outdoor adventures!
There are so many ways to celebrate the kids in your life – check out our Local Gift Guide for more ideas! All these gifts can be purchased using a Whatcom Think Local First gift card!