My kids are active! And by active, I mean..bouncing-moving-running-doing from the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed, kind of kids! They love to be outside and aren’t really the type of kids who play with toys inside a whole lot. While I love this about them, it can make gift-buying a little tricky!
I like to find fun stuff for them that they can use outside, but this year I couldn’t even think of anything that they needed in that category. They both have bikes, we have a trampoline, and my garage is filled with scooters, skateboards and rollerblades. So after giving it some (a lot ) of thought, I came up with a gift idea that I am so excited about! This gift isn’t another wheel-spinning toy that will need to be stored in the garage next to the line-up of scooters… Instead this is something that will make all of those bikes, scooters, skateboards ect that we already have, infinitely cooler! Let me explain…
The gift is the Kidizoom Action Cam by VTech. This fun and durable digital camera and video recorder is made with active kids in mind! It comes with 2 mounts that allow the kids to attach the camera to bikes, skateboards and anything else they can think of and a sticker mount with allows kids to attach the camera to a helmet. This means that the kids can now take videos and action shots of themselves doing cool tricks on their bikes! It also has waterproof case that allows kids to take photos and videos up to 6 feet underwater (this feature is going to be awesome for next summer)!
The camera itself has a 1.4-inch color video camera LCD screen and can take videos, photos, stop-motion videos and time-lapse photos. I’ll admit that the photo quality is not professional quality, (Photo resolution is 640-x-480, or 0.3 megapixels). However, the pictures and videos do come out clear and all of the special effects features work well, making it the perfect starter action-cam for my kids’ backyard shots.
I also love that VTech included a slot in the camera for a mini SD card, which I have gotten along with the camera, for extra storage space. I would highly recommend getting a good mini SD card if you are looking to get this camera as your kids are going to want to use it for hours worth of footage! It also has a built in rechargeable Li-ion Polymer battery, which I love for easy recharging. The battery lasts for approximately 2.5 hours of continuous photo taking and recording.
Another cool feature on the camera is that it allows kids add frames and fun effects to their photos as well as videos! This lets them get creative and add their own flair to their movies! If you are taking the action cam on the road the kids can even enjoy the 3 games built into the camera while they are waiting for for the action to happen.
If you have active kids, the Kidizoom Action Cam by VTech is a great way to give them a gift that is a tough and long-lasting as they are. It will help them capture all of their bouncing-moving-running-doing from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed moments!
The Kidizoom Action Cam is available in yellow, black and purple and retails for $59.99.
One lucky CleverHousewife reader can even win a VTech Kidizoom Action Cam for their active child this Christmas! The giveaway will end at 11:59pm PT on 12/12. To enter, fill out the form below.
My step-son Chase would LOVE this gadget. He loves all things tech and he would film his adventures exploring our neighborhood!
My son and daughter would love this! They are both super active. My son would use this on his bike or even on his baseball helmet! What a cool camera for kids!
My children would love to capture pictures of the wildlife outside.
My boys would record their baseball plays.
My daughter would probably want to use it in the swimming pool!
My sons would use it for when they are playing a soccer match!
My daughter would love to take pictures and video of our puppy.
I’m sure my youngest would love to capture the many trails he likes to hike, as well as his neighborhood bike rides.
probably something magical
she just started kindergarden and she loves pictures of her friends
My grand-daughter is a daredevil on her bike. Whatever stunts she captures would probably scare me to death! lol
my daughter would capture pictures of her playing outside and riding her bike.
My grandson would probably captures moments while he is horseback riding with his dad.
I can imagine that my grand daughter would follow my chickens around with it lol. She loves watching the chickens and chasing the ducks lol
My boys would love this and they would film their fun times in the backyard and near the farm.
My son would use it when skateboarding.
My boys would love to video themselves and their cousins playing on the jungle jim and riding bike at the park.
I am sure she would love to capture going around in the yard and around the trees.
My kids would love to attach this to their bike helmet!! Oh, the fun they would have!!
My daughter would capture all her trips to the park!
My kids would be capturing EVERYTHING with their Action Cam! Indoors Outdoors it would’=n’t matter they would want to see ita ll!
my kids would use it when they run trails.
My daughter would use it when we run the Princess 5K in February in Disney.
They would record everything from playing outside to putting on puppet plays.
My son would use it to capture his outdoor adventures with his two dogs, Shelby and Charlie!
My niece would use it for her dance class
My daughter would put the Kidizoom Action Cam on her bike to record her bicycle adventures
They are little jokesters so I am sure that besides capturing bicycle riding, they would get their dance moves on,, stealth video, and watching for ghosts in their rooms!!
My son would capture sword fights.
park trips
My kids would take videos of their travels.
My kids would probably record their wrestling matches with each other.
My kids would love it! They would love to take it to the park and capture some cool tricks on their scooters,skateboards and bikes.
My kids would love to take pictures of their pets.
My son would use it on his trike, wagon and at the beach. He loves taking pictures and videos with my phone, it’s time he has his own. Thanks for the chance!
I guess being wonter is coming Id say snowboarding if it snows lol. The miserable white stuff will be along soon Im sure.
My niece would love to wear this while bike riding.
My son would probably want to take pictures of our cat or anything outside!
Probably would be pics of other kids out playing.
They would tape the dog.
I’m sure my grandson would want to use this when we are snowmobiling.
our son would use the camera to capture his bike rides and hiking.
This would be for my son.
he would video his bike rides
My son would love to record while riding his bike.
My daughter would put it on her bike and use it while we’re at the park.
My son would capture me and his dad and his sisters
He would capture what he sees either while biking, at the beach, or outside in general.
Well I can’t say for sure but probably scenes from there bikes and in the pool I would imagine because that is where they spend all their time
My daughter loves birds and small animals so she would capture these on on the camera.
They would capture the neighborhood for sure as they ride a lot
We would get some great footage when we go hiking as a family up in the mountains 🙂
I’m betting my son would use it on his brand new puppy! Fantastic Giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance!
He would record his amazing (or so he thinks) basketball moves). Thank you
My grandson would love this and he would video, his adventures while riding his bike and maybe even a small jump!
My girls would probably use it while climbing trees and such to see beyond what they are able with their own two eyes. (Yes, they were helmets in case of falls sometimes. 🙂 )
They would capture bugs and other things in nature.
my daughter would love to take some picture of nature on her walks