Neighborhood Walking Tours Around DC For Kids
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Looking for a kid-friendly activity that focuses on exercise and history at the same time? You’ve come to the right place. Introducing the Children’s Tours of DC’s Neighborhoods, brought to you by the Washington Architectural Foundation. The goal? To spotlight the familiar yet intriguing history and architecture of several vibrant enclaves scattered throughout our community — all while getting a productive stroll in.
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Whether your family lives in town or you have relatives descending on DC for a visit, there’s plenty to discover in our own backyard — and these tours are intended to help you do just that. Designed for kids and adults alike, each dynamic tour pulls back the curtain of the buildings we all know and love while telling the stories of the people who have shaped the city we call home.
The tour kits, currently available for five neighborhoods, include everything a parent, teacher, Scout troop leader, or homeschooler would need to guide children through several blocks of buildings with stimulating conversation starters and activities that build on the tour experience. The free tour materials are designed for the 8-12 age group, but the tours are fun and educational for people of all ages!
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Each tour kit includes…
• History of neighborhood
• A neighborhood map and guide, marked with the tour route
• Instructions for using the tour booklet
• Architectural vocabulary
• Conversation starters
• History, architecture and activities for each tour stop
• A Children’s Edition
The free tour kit can be downloaded or printed at home or at your local library or through the hotel concierge if you’re a visitor. Click here to download yours today.
About The Washington Architectural Foundation: The Washington Architectural Foundation is dedicated to educating and engaging the greater DC community — focusing on students, teachers, professionals, and the public to demonstrate the transformative power of architecture.
Craving more opportunities for engagement? The Washington Architectural Foundation remains committed to providing young people in the Washington area with early design education. Whether you’re trying to keep the kids busy on summer break or searching for a fun, creative activity as a positive distraction, these online learning resources will foster exploration of the local landscape at your doorstep. Check out some of the other online resources at your fingertips here:
For Kids: Gather around online for an Architects Read series! Join professional local architects live on Facebook for a children’s story time, during which kids can explore their home environment with tailored architectural challenges.
For Everyone: Next time you’re looking for something to do, squash boredom by getting creative with your activities. Liven up your next walk or essential outing by discovering the details in the design elements of your surroundings. Choose your own Scavenger Hunt here.
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