Dancing The Folklore Society of Greater Washington sponsors concerts, mimes and storytelling events, often followed by traditional contra or other dancing. Friday night is kids' night. Parents can take a basic skills class at the same time. Kayaking and canoeing OuterQuest teaches kayaking in indoor pools and conducts treasure hunts via canoe on the Potomac. Most weekends, local Sierra Club chapters also sponsor walks, many appropriate for children.
Kids learn how to use a map, read a compass and follow directions.
Day care is sometimes available while you work out, and children have their own activities. Some mothers attend their own class at the Northern Virginia Academy on Tuesday nights, while their high school offspring learn routines separately. Skiing Resorts have increasingly been catering to families, offering discounts, day care, separate lessons and family games. The Washington area is awash with indoor pools. On weekends, parts of Rock Creek Park closed to motor vehicles, presenting a perfect opportunity for an easy walk, roller skate or bike ride.