{"id":92203,"date":"2020-03-27T14:50:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T21:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=92203"},"modified":"2020-03-27T14:50:55","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T21:50:55","slug":"virtual-recreation-activities-offered-by-palmdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2020\/03\/27\/virtual-recreation-activities-offered-by-palmdale\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual recreation activities offered by Palmdale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92206\" src=\"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Virtual-smithsonian-tour.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Virtual-smithsonian-tour.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Virtual-smithsonian-tour-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>PALMDALE \u2013 The City of Palmdale\u2019s Parks and Recreation staff has compiled a list of virtual recreation ideas for residents to help make this time of social distancing productive and interesting for the whole family during the current <em>\u201cSafer at Home\u201d<\/em> order.<\/p>\n<p>Activities with links to the websites are <a href=\"https:\/\/cityofpalmdale.org\/919\/Virtual-Recreation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">listed here<\/a>. Some of the recreation ideas include:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Chalk Your Walk<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Draw or write encouraging messages on your driveway or sidewalk with chalk. Then take a walk and look for other prints and messages written by your neighbors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wowchildrensmuseum.org\/wow_at_home\/\">Wow! Children\u2019s Museum<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the museum online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Amazing Virtual Museum Tours<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalhistory.si.edu\/visit\/virtual-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/americanart.si.edu\/multimedia\/wonder360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sketchfab.com\/models\/b2f3e84112d04bf1844e7ac2c4423566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Natural History Museum London, Hintze Hall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youvisit.com\/tour\/louvremuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Louvre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/californiamissionsfoundation.org\/virtual-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">California Missions Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oculus.com\/experiences\/rift\/1177199742298383\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The British Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL8HAkqKX065Bm4la3BM3C3bSkn-Xxu8Hp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metropolitan Museum of Art<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/culturalinstitute\/beta\/search\/streetview?project=natural-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Museum of Natural Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/my.matterport.com\/show\/?m=Vz8kCqGRjQA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The National Museum of Computing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/515020\/The_VR_Museum_of_Fine_Art\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The VR Museum of Fine Art<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recorridosvirtuales.com\/frida_kahlo\/museo_frida_kahlo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Frida Kahlo Museum<\/a> &#8211; virtual tour of La Casa Azul.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Science Fun<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Monterey Bay Aquarium -The aquarium has ten live cams to choose from.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\/aviary-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aviary Cam<\/a>\u00a0 &#8211; Peek into the aviary for an adventure in birdwatching.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\/coral-reef-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coral Reef Cam<\/a> &#8211; Follow busy tropical fishes in \u00a1Viva Baja!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\/jelly-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jelly Cam<\/a> \u2013 See breathtaking sea nettles drift and pulse.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\/kelp-forest-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelp Forest Cam<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 See sardines swirl and leopard sharks glide through gently swaying kelp canopies.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\/monterey-bay-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monterey Bay Cam<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Look for otters, birds and sailboats on Monterey Bay.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\/moon-jelly-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moon Jelly Cam<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Be hypnotized by gorgeous flowing moon jellies.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\/open-sea-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Sea Cam\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 view open-ocean animals, from tuna to turtles, sharks and sardines.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\/penguin-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Penguin Cam<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 see African penguins waddle and nest.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\/sea-otter-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sea Otter Cam<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Enjoy sea otters as they frolic and swim.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\/shark-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shark Cam<\/a> \u2013 See sharks and fishes glide in the Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Free Art Lessons for Kids and Adults<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/HoneyBmama\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Art Sherpa<\/a>\u00a0offers over 1,000 different videos to follow along and create gorgeous acrylic artwork.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCQdwKCBkNNLKC1SEnNXzb1g\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PopArtDoodle<\/a>\u00a0featuring 3-minute videos for little artists.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/facedrawer\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FaceDrawer<\/a>\u00a0helps kids create their own artwork using their favorite cartoon characters.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMJyHCbGKnUhpuPP0jsZV-w\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Katie Jobling\u00a0<\/a>offers amazing art tutorials for grown-ups.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/ArtforKidsHub\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art for Kids Hub<\/a>\u00a0features quick and easy art lessons for kids.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/angelafineart\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Angela Anderson<\/a>\u00a0features amazing art lessons for everything from kid paintings to farmhouse inspired artwork.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/LighterNoteProd\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alfonso Dunn<\/a>\u00a0teaches how to create gorgeous works of art using pen and pencil.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/circlelinemedia\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Circle Line Art School<\/a>\u00a0is best for seasoned artists or older kids who have the basics down.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/poendrawing\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drawing3DArt<\/a>\u00a0is for budding artists looking for a challenge.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/RapidFireArt\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rapid Fire Art\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Learn how to improve facial expressions, shadings and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/TheARTalaCARTE\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art a la Carte\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Learn how to create calligraphy with crayons, make your own stickers, and so much more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/myhowtodrawvids\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyHowToDraw\u2019s<\/a> quick and easy tutorials of how to draw everything from Justin Bieber to Peppa Pig.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Online Story Time for Kids and Adults<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mousecircus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MouseCircus.com<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the official Neil Gaiman website where young readers can listen to his best-selling The Graveyard Book and Coraline on video, play free online games, and download fun activities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.storylineonline.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Storyline Online<\/a>\u00a0is SAG-AFTRA Foundation\u2019s award-winning children\u2019s literacy website featuring children\u2019s favorite books narrated by the likes of Kevin Costner and Sarah Silverman.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freechildrenstories.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Children\u2019s Stories<\/a>\u00a0is always free to read, offers a variety of stories by age, as well as stories in Spanish for kids.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neilgaiman.com\/Cool_Stuff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NeilGaiman.com<\/a> \u2013 head over for intellectual stimulation for adults where you\u2019ll find tons of cool stuff to download, read and listen to, including short stories such as the Hugo Award-nominated How to Talk to Girls at Parties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Free Space Projects for Kids and Adults Stuck at Home<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spotthestation.nasa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spot the Station<\/a> is a tracking tool that allows you to look up your location from anywhere on earth, and find out when, where and how you can see the International Space Station pass overhead.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceplace.nasa.gov\/menu\/do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NASA Science Space Place<\/a>\u00a0features lots of hands-on activities for kids.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpl.nasa.gov\/edu\/teachable-moments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NASA\u2019s Jet Propulsion Laboratory\u2019s Teachable Moments<\/a> for students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Catch a Virtual Concert<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/articles\/columns\/pop\/9335531\/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Billboard<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2020\/03\/17\/816504058\/a-list-of-live-virtual-concerts-to-watch-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NPR\u00a0<\/a>are keeping updated lists of online concerts, who\u2019s playing, and where you can watch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBecause recreation activities are such an important quality of life component in Palmdale, we wanted to continue to provide residents with an outlet and resources to explore different virtual and online activities from home,\u201d said Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs part of our Palmdale Cares initiative, the Virtual Recreation resource is designed to help our residents through the current situation with helpful and creative activities for everyone to enjoy,\u201d said Palmdale City Manager J.J. Murphy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on what Palmdale is doing during the coronavirus pandemic and for a list of helpful resources, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofpalmdale.org\/coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.CityofPalmdale.org\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6><em>[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PALMDALE \u2013 The City of Palmdale\u2019s Parks and Recreation staff has compiled a list of virtual recreation ideas for residents to help make this time of social distancing productive and interesting for the whole family during the current \u201cSafer at Home\u201d order. Activities with links to the websites are listed here. 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