Teenagers......yikes.

camp hyland · 07-13-2006, 06:56 PM

Looking for something fun to do with two teenage boys who have done all the local "attractions" Anyone know of anything perhaps off the beaten path that we haven't discovered yet? Gonna be a hot weekend so we want to skip the hiking options...thanks!

Old Hubbard Rd · 07-13-2006, 09:09 PM

Lost River and Polar Caves are pretty cool things to do. Also hanging out up the Kangamangus Highway and stopping along the streams and jumping in is fun.

Airwaves · 07-13-2006, 09:15 PM

How long are you ate the lake? If it's all summer maybe look toward the Weirs for employment and diversion? Otherwise, throw them off the deep end!

Gatto Nero · 07-13-2006, 10:11 PM

Find a couple of teenage girls and you won't hear another peep out of them.

Kevin C · 07-13-2006, 10:13 PM

Mountain biking down the slopes of Loon. Whales Tale Waterpark in Lincoln just to name a couple.

camp hyland · 07-14-2006, 04:23 AM

we are up there on and off all summer - as much as they'd like the girl idea - I think I will pursue some of the other options - including that deep end if need be.............

Mr. V · 07-14-2006, 10:05 AM

You could play Texas Hold 'Em.

Many kids seem to love the game, due to its internet and TV exposure.

LIforrelaxin · 07-14-2006, 12:58 PM

Gatto's idea would definatly work......my sugestion though is this threaten them with the "deep end" and put them to work doing projects around the camp.

They may not like you for it but it will keep them busy and out of trouble...plus they will learn to respect thier suroundings more..........

As my father, who worked me hard said many times "Between 15 and 25 I am the meanest most unfair SOB there is, But at about 26 you will understand the lessons I am teaching you" What really ticked me off was that he was right.....yes I got to play back then and I play now, and I have lots of fun, but I also understand hard work and how it relates, to life and having fun..........in short my point is this.....anything can be fun including work......

Grant · 07-14-2006, 01:22 PM

Mountain biking @ Gunstock is a blast.

Also -- fishing is a time-tested diversion. Pretty cheap, too.

And nothing wrong with hiking in the heat -- these kids look pretty happy!

camp hyland · 07-16-2006, 07:46 PM

Well - we ended up with a very competitive mini golf game, swimming at Newfound, and yes, work around the camp. Would love some suggestions for easy to moderate hiking in area for next weekend - thanks!

dpg · 07-17-2006, 10:50 AM

The Whales Tail water park is a blast and they have a new slide that supposed to be a kick, going in a couple weeks. To keep them busy on a rainy day have them google "whales tail" like I did!

GTO · 07-17-2006, 01:24 PM

Bring them over Gatto Neros house and have them shoot plastic BB's at each other

07-13-2006, 06:56 PM	#1
camp hyland Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Teenagers......yikes. Looking for something fun to do with two teenage boys who have done all the local "attractions" Anyone know of anything perhaps off the beaten path that we haven't discovered yet? Gonna be a hot weekend so we want to skip the hiking options...thanks!

07-13-2006, 09:09 PM	#2
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Things to do Lost River and Polar Caves are pretty cool things to do. Also hanging out up the Kangamangus Highway and stopping along the streams and jumping in is fun.

07-13-2006, 10:11 PM	#4
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	Find a couple of teenage girls and you won't hear another peep out of them. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

07-13-2006, 10:13 PM	#5
Kevin C Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Billerica, Ma Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mountain biking down the slopes of Loon. Whales Tale Waterpark in Lincoln just to name a couple. __________________ Skipper of CIRCUITOUS Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. Author Unknown.

07-14-2006, 04:23 AM	#6
camp hyland Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks..... we are up there on and off all summer - as much as they'd like the girl idea - I think I will pursue some of the other options - including that deep end if need be.............

07-13-2006, 09:15 PM	#3
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	How long are you ate the lake? If it's all summer maybe look toward the Weirs for employment and diversion? Otherwise, throw them off the deep end!

07-14-2006, 10:05 AM	#7
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,434 Thanks: 66 Thanked 261 Times in 179 Posts	You could play Texas Hold 'Em. Many kids seem to love the game, due to its internet and TV exposure.

07-14-2006, 12:58 PM	#8
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,927 Thanks: 1,058 Thanked 902 Times in 532 Posts	hummmm Gatto's idea would definatly work......my sugestion though is this threaten them with the "deep end" and put them to work doing projects around the camp. They may not like you for it but it will keep them busy and out of trouble...plus they will learn to respect thier suroundings more.......... As my father, who worked me hard said many times "Between 15 and 25 I am the meanest most unfair SOB there is, But at about 26 you will understand the lessons I am teaching you" What really ticked me off was that he was right.....yes I got to play back then and I play now, and I have lots of fun, but I also understand hard work and how it relates, to life and having fun..........in short my point is this.....anything can be fun including work...... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

07-14-2006, 01:22 PM	#9
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 385 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	Mountain biking @ Gunstock is a blast. Also -- fishing is a time-tested diversion. Pretty cheap, too. And nothing wrong with hiking in the heat -- these kids look pretty happy! __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

07-16-2006, 07:46 PM	#10
camp hyland Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Play time with teenagers Well - we ended up with a very competitive mini golf game, swimming at Newfound, and yes, work around the camp. Would love some suggestions for easy to moderate hiking in area for next weekend - thanks!

07-17-2006, 10:50 AM	#11
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	The Whales Tail water park is a blast and they have a new slide that supposed to be a kick, going in a couple weeks. To keep them busy on a rainy day have them google "whales tail" like I did!

07-17-2006, 01:24 PM	#12
GTO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,091 Thanks: 339 Thanked 354 Times in 162 Posts	idea Bring them over Gatto Neros house and have them shoot plastic BB's at each other __________________ GTO