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RtSt~ftC~ <br />survey of published research provides the following substantiation of the <br />benefits to children ofthe activities listed within the California Children's <br />Outdoor Bill of Rights: <br />DiSC~V~ft CAL1~4RhIR'S PRST <br />Why is it good to know history? <br />• History* provides identity to people and groups. (Sterns, 2004) <br />• Knowledge of history fosters good citizenship. (Sterns, 2004) <br />SPLASH In T~~ WATER <br />L~ARf1 TQ SWIi~ <br />Why is it good to play in the surf, lakes, streams, ponds and swimming pools? <br />• Swimming improves your all-round fitness. (Swimming, 2004) <br />• Swu~ning boosts your strength, stamina and suppleness. (Swimming, 2004) <br />• Swimming has all the cardiovascular benefits of running. (Swimming, 2004) <br />• Sw-imn~zing works all the major muscle gr~~ups. (Swimming, 2074) <br />• Swimming is a demanding aerobic exercise that helps to keep your heart and lungs <br />healthy. (Swimming, 2004) <br />Why is zt good to go boating? <br />• Children between the ages of 6 and 19 who boat regularly receive many benefits <br />including the follQUring: <br />3 <br /> <br />