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The thrill of tearing wrapping paper off gifts within seconds to get at the goods is at the heart of every wild child. Seven gift ideas ranging from playful to adventurous are sure to put a big smile on that sweet face.

For the pint size sender! Get them set up with their first kit and start planning those family climbing trips of your dreams! La Sportiva Tarantula Jr. Climbing Shoes $89 Petzel Picchu Helmet $70 Petzl Ouistiti Harness $100

There’s intrigue and mystery with every blind box! Collect the entire series!

Perfect for the child with a wild imagination! Great for playtime or cuddles, the oversized friendly dragon and soft sword from Wild Child in the Old Mill will stand out under the tree!

Flamin’ red Oakley Resistor sunglasses are for bold youth who want to stand out, not follow the crowd!

Perfect starter board for elementary to middle school-aged skaters. This 8” wide deck with Independent trucks and OJ Wheels is ready to shred.

Fun, sturdy and easy to use. Snowy adventures await!

This article appears in Source Weekly November 27, 2025.

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The Wild Child

by The Source Staff, The Source - Bend, Oregon
November 26, 2025

<h1>The Wild Child</h1>
<p class="byline">by The Source Staff, The Source - Bend, Oregon <br />November 26, 2025</p>

<p><strong>The thrill of tearing wrapping paper off gifts within seconds to get at the goods is at the heart of every wild child. Seven gift ideas ranging from playful to adventurous are sure to put a big smile on that sweet face.&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://mountainsupplybend.com/index.html"><img src="https://www.bendsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WildClimbing-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69587" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">For the pint size sender! Get them set up with their first kit and start planning those family climbing trips of your dreams!<br />
La Sportiva Tarantula Jr. Climbing Shoes $89<br />
Petzel Picchu Helmet $70<br />
Petzl Ouistiti Harness $100</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pikapikabend/?hl=en"><img src="https://www.bendsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WildDolls-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69588" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">There’s intrigue and mystery with every blind box! Collect the entire series!</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.wildchildbend.com/index.html"><img src="https://www.bendsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WildDragon-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69589" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Perfect for the child with a  wild imagination! Great for playtime or cuddles, the oversized friendly dragon and soft sword from Wild Child in the Old Mill will stand out under the tree!</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://sportsvisionbend.com/"><img src="https://www.bendsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WildGlasses-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69590" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Flamin’ red Oakley Resistor sunglasses are for bold youth who want to stand out, not follow the crowd!</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.leapinlizardstoys.com/"><img src="https://www.bendsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WildRobot-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69591" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Learn basic programming skills.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.solsk8s.com/"><img src="https://www.bendsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WildSkateboard-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69592" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Perfect starter board for elementary to middle school-aged skaters. This 8” wide deck with Independent trucks and OJ Wheels is ready to shred.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://mountainsupplybend.com/index.html"><img src="https://www.bendsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WildSnowshoes-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-69593" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fun, sturdy and easy to use. Snowy adventures await!</figcaption></figure>
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