To get kids moving this summer, here are some tips from the National Association for Sport & Physical Education, www.naspeinfo.org.

• Create an activity treasure chest. Fill a chest with balls, tennis rackets, nets, badminton rackets, Frisbees, jump ropes and sidewalk chalk.

• Be active close to home. Explore parks, pools and youth centers. Add a few other parents and kids, and turn it into an outing.

• Take advantage of the county and national park systems. Many offer guided hikes, canoe trips and other programs, with specialized instruction. For information about the National Parks System, check out www.nps.gov.

• Pack a picnic. Head out for a sunset hike with a healthy picnic supper. Gradually increase your mileage and keep your kids interested with a travel log of miles you cover on foot and the flora and fauna you encounter.

• Try geocaching. Follow clues that you access online at www.geocaching.com to find hidden treasures left by ordinary folks, sometimes in out-of-the-way places, sometimes in plain view.

• Go to a pick-your-own farm. A great way for kids to understand the farm-to-table process.