‘Tis the season for that super sweet kernel of candy corn that everyone can agree reminds them of Halloween past, present, and, most likely, future! Besides eating all of that candy corn that may be lying around your home this week, you can also play some fun and simple games with these bright candy kernels.

Send the kids on a Candy Corn Hunt. You can do this a couple of different ways. Create a path of Candy Corn that they must use to hunt around and cannot sway from the path. Alternatively, hide small bags of candy corn around your yard and send the kids on a traditional hunt.

• Fill a large pumpkin pail with candy corn and see who guesses the number of candy corn. Whoever guesses closest, wins! Share the Candy Corn with everyone.
• Create Candy Corn Artwork with heavy card stock, candy corn, and a glue stick. This may get messy, but will be fun!
• Make Candy Corn Strings, just like popcorn. Decorate the room and front doorway with the Candy Corn Strings.
• Make a homemade batch of Candy Cor. A great idea for older children.
• Make Candy Corn Krispie Treats by adding in candy corn to this favorite recipe.
• Play Candy Corn Fooz Ball. Using a large table surface set up two kids at different ends of the table. The children throw candy corn to the other child, who must block it from going through and making a goal. The child can block it using a solid cookie cutter. (Make sure it is one that will not scratch up your table.)
• Make Candy Corn Sculptures using frosting to hold the sculpture together. (Make sure to place paper down on your table to keep the mess minimal.)
• Finally, send them home with bags of the sweet stuff!

If there's anything most kids agree on, it would be that dinosaurs are cool. Most kids also love adventure and discovery. With a dinosaur expedition, they can experience all that and more. The Museum of Western Colorado offers various dinosaur dig choices.

In an interactive paleontology lesson, kids can explore various areas of Western Colorado and discover real dinosaur bones. Not only do they get to help discover the dinosaur bones, but kids also have the chance to help the paleontologists recover the bones from the excavation site. The real quarry sites and outdoor discovery give kids an experience that will likely be remembered for quite some time.

There are various adventure options to choose from, some lasting one day and some lasting five. Depending on the adventure chosen, the dinosaur dig also may involve other interesting activities and lessons. Examining dinosaur footprints and logging data, touring local geology sites, river rafting, touring a paleontology lab, and much more could all be part of the adventure.

Children who already enjoy reading and learning about the discovery of dinosaurs will be thrilled at the chance to actually see and participate in the real thing. If they are currently learning about this in school, this is a great addition to their studies. If not, it is still a wonderful educational opportunity.

Kids and adults will need to be prepared for this one-of-a-kind adventure. The weather in Western Colorado is constantly changing, so be sure that everyone is appropriately prepared. Digging, exploration, and activity supplies are provided, as are meals and refreshments. Some necessary things to bring along for each person include insect repellent, a hat, sunscreen, durable footwear and a lightweight jacket or sweater. Dress according to the weather forecast.

The dinosaur dig expeditions are for kids and adults aged 5 and up. Participation of kids under 16 requires that a parent attend. Of course, that should be no problem because this is such a fun adventure, parents can't help but join in. Besides, it provides a great opportunity for bonding, as well as a chance for parents and kids to learn something unique together.

Sources:
http://www.museumofwesternco.com/dino-digs/
http://www.museumofwesternco.com/dino-digs/plan-your-dig/
http://www.museumofwesternco.com/dino-digs/digging-schedule/