Fun Activities to Please Any Pre-Teen

Finding things that a pre-teen will like to do can be really difficult.  Pleasing them can be hard and they are at an age where they could get really embarrassed over little things.  There are fantastic things which you can have your pre-teen do which are engaging and will be a lot of fun for them.

1. Bowling

Bowling has been considered one of the best family friendly activities for decades, mainly because kids can do it and keep up with adults. Many bowling alleys have worked on revamping their images to give up the stale look they had in the 70's and 80's and are leaning towards a more retro or more modern look. Besides the bowling itself, many bowling alleys have turned into family fun centers and include video games and sometimes even laser tag. Get you pre-teen some gear like a ball and shoes and a bowling bag so that they can really try to improve their game. Find all sorts of cool bowling equipment online at Bowlers Paradise.

2. Music

It is pretty much a sure thing that your pre-teen loves music.  Let them use their love for music to tap in to their creative side.  If they can play an instrument or sing, encourage them to do that as much as possible.  If they have trouble doing these things, but still enjoy music; encourage them to learn how to use DJ equipment or computer programs which focus on mixing.

3. Volunteering

Getting your pre-teen to volunteer is a great way to help them become passionate about something.  Let them find a cause that really interests them and encourage them to participate in fundraising or other volunteer activities for that group.  Especially popular with pre-teens are charities which involve rescue animals or ones which help other young people.  To find great volunteer opportunities for your teen, check out a site like Idealist, where many charities list what they need when it comes to volunteers.