"LEAF is the perfect opportunity to send the whole family to camp… For three days, mom, dad and kids have the unique opportunity to be in a setting that is designed for children and families to have a safe, fun, and life expanding experience."
- Rapid River

Rhythm 4 Kids- FDNSC Kids Village

A new area dedicated to LEAFlets & creativity. Close to the Lakeside stage, you'll find the Ryhthm 4 Kids Village. FDNSC Kids Activity Area and a performance stage combo will offer kids lots of exploration, stories, songs, and workshops.

Francine Delany New School for Children (FDNSC) Kids Activity Area at LEAF, offers hands-on exploration and a variety of fun activities including kite-making (and flying!), face painting, hula-hooping, bubble-making, live music, and a quiet area stocked with books, puzzles and games.

At FDNSC, Asheville's oldest tuition-free public charter school, we value curiosity and creativity, and small group learning. We challenge kids to be active participants in a true learning community, and to develop self-respect and respect for others. Call (828) 236-9441, or visit the kids's activity area to learn more!

Ryhthm 4 Kids is associated with Global Rhythm Magazine. They focus on kids and music across the globe. Rhythm4Kids.org

The Young Artist Market

(For Kids Under 15) Always bustling with original kidmade art! Kids-please remember all items must be handmade by you and for sale $5 or less. Spread out your blanket in the grassy circle near the coffee bus, have fun, and sell your creations for others to enjoy. (No preregistration required. PLEASE: no candy, food, drink, or retail items. Kids only selling wares.)

Elfhaven Childcare

Elfhaven Childcare in Arrowhead Lodge is a sweet creative play space for kids and little ones. Kate Hyde, who has been involved with festival childcare for quite awhile, creates a magical kids enviorment with arts, crafts, games, puppets, books and blocks. Jake Hollifield often brings music for the kids with his fun piano play. Truly very special festive child care. Fri. 7pm-1am. Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 12am-4pm Just $ fee per hour and kate offers sibling discounts. Kids come have fun and parents go play.

Performers for Kids

Many of LEAF's performers are just perfect for kids. Some of our favorites are Billy Jonas and Mad Tea Party. Of course there is Jim Wolf's Bedtime Stories & puppets tradition, Funky Monkeys clever & curious adventures, Hanimation, and Denisa Rullmoss. Denisa creates energetic and off the wall, fun and games for one and all! What do whipped cream; parachutes and donuts have in common? Denisa’s tools of the trade to engage all ages of kids & families in exuberant play. As a children’s crafts & games specialist, Denisa has been the Children's Program coordinator/teacher for Swannanoa Gathering for 10 years. At LEAF Denisa enjoys causing giggles and laughter as she leads wild and wacky games for all ages.

Performer Schedule for Kids - May 2006

"I am 13 years old and have been coming to LEAF for 4 years. I fell in love with it the first time I came. I know so many people there, now, and it is a special time for me to visit with friends. I have been inspired many times at LEAF and every time I go, it becomes more magical. Thank you for such a wonderful place!"
-from the LEAF forum

“This is one of the nicest things I do for myself and my son. I hope he grows old remembering childhood at LEAF.”
-Andrew C.

"My experience at spring LEAF was very positive, healing and rejuvenating...I'd heard for many years about LEAF and finally made it. LEAF provided the most well rounded variety of arts and was the most family friendly of all festivals that I attended.”
- Berkeley