Fishing
 

FISHING. If they have no experience fishing, this is a great opportunity for them to learn.

At their ages they don't need a license. However, IF AN ADULT ASSISTS THEM IN ANY MANNER, THE ADULT MUST HAVE A LICENSE. You can get inexpensive fishing gear at Walmart.

There are several public access fishing ponds in The Villages. You can find the list with a Google search. Note that they request you catch and release. My favorite pond is on the southwest corner of the traffic circle at Buena Vista and El Camino Real.

I've seen kids use bread on a small hook in the small pond and then put the small fish they catch on a larger hook and catch bass in the big pond.

Success
 

This is at the pond that I described. Click on photo to enlarge.

Take them to watch the radio controlled models; planes, racing boats, racing cars. All dates and times are listed in the Rec News.


For your age group consider a visit to LEGOLAND; great for kids under 11 years, not crowded, no long lines for rides, and most rides are geared for young children.


Take some time and develop/write up a golf cart "scavenger hunt". Find 20 or so landmarks in your neighborhood(i.e. how many fire hydrants are in Paradise Circle?, what is the favorite color of the people at 511 Smith St? (last name on sign post is Brown) ) Then let them try to find them. Either you drive or better yet, let their parents do the navigating.


Let them hit golf balls at the American Legion driving range on Rolling Acres near the wood working shop. They have childrens' clubs they will loan you.
Teach them shuffle board during the off hours when the courts are not being used.

There's this place just about an hour south of here called Disney World. I hear that it's a pretty good place for kids.

Drag them to wonderful Cypress Gardens to see the ski show. Oh. Wait. I bet it's not there anymore. Bet it's condos now.

Gatorland in Orlando

Butterfly Rainforest  [the butterflies sometimes land on you-get them a couple of little cameras]
4.5
24 Google reviews
Tourist Attraction
Located in: University of Florida
Address: 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone:(352) 846-2000
Hours: Open today · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Nope! It's now Legoland.

At that age,,,,my kids loved legos. We had buckets. You know what hurts more than anything? Step on a lego in the middle of the night.

Don't go if it is raining or cold. It is outside and a screened cage.

My grand kids loved the boat ride on the St. John's river. Lots of wildlife

We just bought Pie Face game to play with our grandkinds after dinner on Thanksgiving. Here's a video. You can get the game on line at Walmart for about $14.00. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVSj1WUZ7Zk