For the calmer ones, the daring ones or for those who feel a special attraction for nature, there is a wide variety of adventure sports for children.
And you, do you do adventure activities with the little ones? Tell us!
We propose7 very fun activities that will make the kings of the house have a great time:
- Horse riding. The perfect activity for children who like animals and are attracted to the world of horse riding. This activity is available for children from the most recreational part to the most technical part. Participating in a horseback ride accompanied by your parents can be a good first contact for very young children.
From approximately 6 years old, children can do this activity alone (always supervised by an adult, of course) or sign up for a horse riding course. You can check all the possibilities on this page.
- Mushing. Traveling the snow slopes on a dog sled is a fun activity and very attractive for children. It takes no effort, no special skills are required and there is no generally stipulated minimum age. Of course, no matter how harmless this activity may seem, as in all, minors will have to be accompanied by an adult and you have to be very careful because the sled reaches a certain speed and can jerk.
- Surf. For children who never tire of getting in and out of the water, those who enjoy playing with the waves and lovers of the sea, surfing is an interesting alternative. The best age to start practicing surfing is about 5 or 6 years. It may be a little early if you are simply looking for some entertainment for a beach holiday, for which we would recommend other activities, but if you want to learn progressively it is best. The essential requirement to be able to surf is to know how to swim.
- Diving. Children are very interested in diving equipment (here we teach you everything related to it) and the idea of to discover the depths of the sea. To be able to do it professionally, they will have to wait a few years, but to get rid of that thorn, there are several options. According to PADI regulations, children will be able to experience their first contact with the world of diving through courses such as SASY (Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youth), Bubblemaker , Seal Team or Junior Diver, among others.
SASY is a program that does not require a minimum age. Children are equipped with a flotation vest that simulates scuba diving equipment. They will snorkel through an air supply system.
The Bubblemaker is available for children ages 8 and up. This is a pool dive supervised by a PADI instructor. The children are provided with special diving equipment for them, with which they will make bubbles underwater and many games in which they will practice breathing.
For children aged 8 and up, the Seal Team is also available, a series of very exciting underwater missions in which different diving techniques are practiced.
If you want to go one step further, from 10 years old, you can take the Junior Open Water Diver and, from 12 years old, you will have the Junior Advanced Open Water available. , the Junior Rescue Diver or the Junior Master Scuba Diver.
- Multi-adventure circuits. Normally these circuits are located in the middle of nature and combine activities such as bridges in the air, nets, climbing walls or zip lines, of different heights and difficulties. There are circuits designed for very young children to more "complicated" ones for older children.
These multi-adventure parks are perfect for groups of schoolchildren or for families who want to have a fun day. Find in our zip line section various options near your city.
- Hiking. The wild card of adventures. And hiking, due to the number of possibilities it presents, is an activity that can be adapted to all ages and levels. A simple walk through the countryside is a good way to introduce children to the world of adventure sport and transmit to them the taste for nature.
- Paragliding flight. What child hasn't ever dreamed of flying like their favorite superheroes? Flying on a tandem paraglider is an activity suitable for children even from 3 years old. They simply ride as passengers and no special skills are required. Many times, children are more daring than us, and they certainly do not have vertigo.
A good option for your children to practice adventure sports are multi-adventure camps. In these, in addition to learning the values of coexistence, you will spend unforgettable days enjoying activities in nature such as gymkhanas, orienteering games, canoeing,...
These are just a few ideas, but most of the sports you will find on Yumping have some option for children. However, despite this possibility, we must be responsible and assess the level of maturity of the children. Although they are leisure activities, often presented as games, they have to be aware of the dangers that some adventure sports can entail in order to act correctly.
The participation of minors in adventure sports is done by seeking a pleasant time in which to develop a hobby. First of all, you should not force them and, if they do not like the activity, do not force them to continue with it. Weigh their tastes and abilities and choose an activity that can adapt to them.
Observations
If it is a water sport, they are required to know how to swim; If it is aerial, don't be afraid of heights; If it is a sport with animals, don't be afraid of them;... questions of logic, but that can sometimes be overlooked.
Sport is very healthy and is a great leisure alternative for everyone. Practicing it from a young age is a way to acquire a very healthy and entertaining habit. Instill this philosophy of adventure sports in children and enjoy them with them.
