Tennis can be enjoyed by players of practically any level of skill. It is a sport that you can play your entire life, both socially and competitively, and it's a family sport to boot. Top competition is a demanding test of shot making and stamina, rich in stylistic and strategic variety. Join us at HLN as we explore how tennis has evolved into a physical chess match where players attack and defend using weapons like angles, technical weaknesses, pace and spins to defeat their opponents.

In the United States, the fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day. On this holiday, families and friends get together to feast and to give thanks for the good fortunes that they have received throughout the year. The Thanksgiving observance dates back to the harvest celebrations of the early settlers in America. Enjoy the across-the-grades activities in this holiday unit! Happy Thanksgiving!

Do you ride a bike? Every day millions of kids and adults hop on their bikes for exercise, sport, recreation and transportation. Cycling has been popular for hundreds of years. Bikes take us where we want to go, are environmentally friendly, and offer great exercise opportunities. Strap on your helmet, jump on your bike and come explore bikes and cycling!

From small canoes to large ships, boats have been a source of transportation for thousands of years. The first boats were made from twigs, dug out trees, and pieces of wood layered over each other and put together in a variety of ways. Modern boats and ships are available made of wood, molded resins and steell and are powered by sails, by oars, or by a variety of kinds of engines. Join us in our adventure of learning about sails and boats!

What do you think of when you think of camping? Maybe it's pitching a tent in your parents' backyard, or staying in a cabin, or driving in your parents' RV or camper to the state or national parks... or taking a weeklong trip with your Girl or Boy Scout troop on the Appalachian or Pacific Crest trails. Camping is all of this and more!

Sports and kids seem to go together. Every child can benifit from physical activity and the good sportsmanship ideals. While team sports may be the standard for many children, there are plenty of ways you can encourage your child to be active individually on a daily basis!

The eagerly awaited summer season begins this month and families begin to move at a more leisurely pace. In the summer there seems to be a little more time on children's hands. Time to fill outdoors—in the sun, near the water, on bikes, on boats, and cruising in cars. Each of these summer experiences presents potential pleasures and potential dangers. Join HLN as we explore ways to keep you and your children safe this summer.

Swimming like a fish this summer? Join HLN as we learn about swimming safely, and how to have fun in the water. You'll learn a few basic swim strokes and find out why fish are such champion swimmers. have fun with some aquatic education!