Kid's Korner: Captain America: Winter Soldier Activities for the Superhero In Your Life

Ok I admit, I am more than a little bit excited for the upcoming release of  Captain America: Winter Soldier. When it comes to superheroes and action movies, no one has done a better job of building up the Avengers as a team as well as promoting each of the individual team members than Marvel has. Add in a partnership with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures,  and it’s the perfect fit.  I’m not sure if it’s the non stop, sit on the edge of your seat action these movies provide or the brilliant one liners, or a combination of both, but when Captain America: The Winter Soldier makes it’s way into theaters on April 4, I’ll be right there in the front row popcorn in hand. Let’s be honest, I defy anyone not to be enamored with Steve Rogers aka Captain America.  With his boyish next-door good looks, charm and wit, here we see someone that was once considered too frail to enlist in the U.S. Military during World War II, so he did what any young red-blooded patriotic citizen would do -volunteer himself to receive an experimental Super-Soldier Serum. Suddenly enhanced to the pinnacle of human physical potential Captain America was born. Using only his shield, way with words, and a few superhuman powers here and there, Captain America has become a living legend and the embodiment of freedom.  What’s next for our Captain on April 4 when Captain America: Winter Soldier hits theaters?

May the Force Be With You

Jedi Training In A Galaxy Near You

     So what do you do when you can’t get to Disneyland or Walt Disney World but you know you need to keep your Jedi training in top form? Well, if you live in Idaho, the force is strong in Meridian at Jedi Training Camp at the ATA Academy. Students from all over come to this Dojo located in a galaxy far, far away to learn the ways of the force and help protect themselves from “the dark side.”  Lisa Strader, who has dressed up as Princess Leia for the past ten year said that their Jedi camp is basically what kids of all ages do at home when they play Star Wars but they are able to take it to that next level.  

     The directors of this ATA Academy had the original idea for the Jedi camp as a way to get students into the Meridian, Idaho ATA Academy during the fall break. Ten years later it has grown from three characters and a dozen kids to over thirty Jedi in training.  The instructors incorporate not only the martial arts moves the ATA Academy is known for but also ways of respect and courtesy while letting the students have a great time with their favorite characters from the movie. 

    

     Not able to make it to Idaho to train as a Jedi Master? What if you could bring Jedi Training right into your own home? Thanks to the generosity of 115 Kickstarter backers, a newly launched Jedi Camp can do just that. The 6 episode web series not only brings out the love of Star Wars in all of us, but also deals with the bullying epidemic through this creative outlet.

YOU CAN NOW WATCH THE FIRST 4 EPISODES RIGHT HERE!!

 In addition, if you are lucky enough to live in Southern California, you can attend Jedi Training and be taught by real Jedi Masters the ways of the Force!  The first of its kind in Southern California, at this Jedi Training students learn to build and use their own Light Saber, Yoga Training, Meditation, Sword Play and much more all while sending a message that teaches children not to bully.

     Is the Force strong where you live? Do you know of a special place where children of all ages can live out their dreams all while having the Force make a positive impact on their lives? Be sure to let us know so we can spread the word throughout the galaxy!

        

Gayle is a Disney Gal that loves churros for breakfast, still gets giddy with delight at the first sight of the “Disneyland next exit sign”, loves the overwhelming emotions and memories that come with each and every return to the Happiest Place on Earth and dreams of one day being the Captain of the Jungle Boat. To learn more about Gayle, click here