2013 Summer Reading programs and other Summer Freebies

[missym]

Summer Reading programs

Local Library - hopefully your local library still has a great summer reading program!

Book Adventure - free reading program from Sylvan Learning. Kids can take quizzes on books they've read to earn points for prizes.
http://www.bookadventure.com/home.aspx (http://www.bookadventure.com/home.aspx)

Half Price Books - kids 14 and under can earn a $5 GC each month for reading 15 min/day in June and July.
http://hpb.com/fyb/

Pottery Barn Kids Summer Reading Challenge - read all of the books on one of their lists and receive a free book + a chance at a backpack full of books. See stores for details.
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/customer-service/store-events.html

TD Bank Summer Reading - $10 for 10 books into a new or existing TD bank Young Saver account if you have a local TD Bank. Age 18 and under.
http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/ (http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/)

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading - read 8 books and submit Reading Journal for a free book from selected list. Form has choices for grades 1-6. Program ends 9/3/13.
http://img1.imagesbn.com/pimages/kids/summerreading/2013/bnsummertearpad.pdf

National Amusements Theaters - Bookworm Wednesdays - During the summer, kids can get free admission to a kids movie on Wednesday at participating Cinema de Lux, Showcase, or Multiplex cinemas by submitting a book report. (Accompanying parents or guardians and children under six years of age receive free admission and do not need to submit a book report.)
http://www.showcasecinemas.com/programs/kids-and-families/bookwormwed

PBS Kids iVillage Summer Reading Challenge - Four week reading program/challenge starting June 17. Daily sweepstakes.
http://www.ivillage.com/challenges/summerreading/signup (http://www.ivillage.com/challenges/summerreading/signup)

Books a Million - summer reading program - Read 6 books from the summer reading list and receive a free HOOT or Chomp backpack, while supplies last. Ends 8/17/13. See store for details.
http://promo.booksamillion.com/save/images/activities/Hiaasen_BAMSummerReadSheet_WEB.pdf

Chuck. E. Cheese's Reading Rewards Calendar - Redeem certificate for 10 FREE tokens. Limit 1 free token offer per child, per day. Only at participating locations.
http://www.chuckecheese.com/promotions/pdf/CECRewardCal_READING_2012.pdf (http://www.chuckecheese.com/promotions/pdf/CECRewardCal_READING_2012.pdf)

Scholastic Summer Challenge - kids can log their reading time to win virtual rewards like book & audio chapters and virtual badges and sign up for periodic sweepstakes for Scholastic prizes.
http://www.scholastic.com/summer/ (http://www.scholastic.com/summer/)

Pizza Hut Book It!: Local Pizza Hut restaurants may choose to partner with the library to offer the Book-It certificates during the summer. Call your local Pizza Hut to see if they will participate - they can call BookIt for details: 1-800-426-6548.

Pizza Hut Book It!: details about the Summer Break Reading Challenge Sweepstakes will be posted when available.

HEB Grocery Summer Reading (Texas residents only) - read 10 books & mail in form for a prize pack, incl. t-shirt. Ends 9/1/13.
http://www.hebuddy.com/content/pdf/readingclub.pdf

Create-Your-Own Summer Reading Program with these printables:
http://www.prekinders.com/summerpacket/SummerBookBingo.pdf (http://www.prekinders.com/summerpacket/SummerBookBingo.pdf)
http://www.howdoesshe.com/summer-reading-star-free-exclusive-printable (http://www.howdoesshe.com/summer-reading-star-free-exclusive-printable)
http://playfullearning.net/summer-reads-bingo/ (http://playfullearning.net/summer-reads-bingo/)


Movie Theaters - most theaters have free or reduced movies for kids during the summer - contact your local theater for details

Regal Theaters "Summer Movie Express" - $1 movies - Tues & Wed 10am - see list for theaters & dates:
http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express

Rave Theaters "Discount Days" - $5 movies - see list for theaters & dates: **Rave was just acquired by Cinemark. Check with your local theater for summer program.**
http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/promotions_bargaindays.aspx

Carmike Cinemas "Summer Kids Series" - $4 incl. admission + kids tray (popcorn, snack & drink), June 3 thru Aug 16 - see list for theaters & dates:
http://www.carmike.com/Events/Category/8

Wehrenberg Theaters "Free Summer Series" - Wed & Thurs 10am - June 5 thru Aug 15:
http://www.wehrenberg.com/newsDetail.aspx?view=PR&id=115

Malco Theaters "Kids Summer Film Fest" - $2 movies, Tues & Wed 10am - June 4 thru July 31:
http://www.malco.com/subpage.php?page_id=147

Cinemark Theaters "Summer Movie Clubhouse" - 10 films for $5 or $1/show - see list for dates & shows:
http://www.cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse

Muvico "Summer Film Fest" - free movies, Tues - Thurs 10am, June 11 thru Aug 15:
http://www.muvico.com/SummerFilmFest.aspx

Marquee Cinemas "Summer Series" - free movies, Tues & Wed 9:30am - see list for shows & dates:
http://www.marqueecinemas.com/summerseries.asp


Other events & programs

Kids Bowl Free
Kids within age limits specified by participating bowling centers can receive 2 free games a day, all summer long.
http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/ (http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/)

Free Bowling at AMF Centers - receive a free membership card for 2 free games/child/day for kids 15 & under thru 9/2/13, based on lane availability. Shoe rental not included. An adult summer pass is available for $35 (2 games/day for 4 bowlers 16 and up).
https://freebowling.amf.com/ (https://freebowling.amf.com/)

Kids Skate Free
Kids within age limits specified by participating roller skating centers can receive 2 free skating passes per week during the summer. Age limits and available dates vary by location.
http://kidsskatefree.com/

Apple Camp - kids ages 8-12 learn to use iMovie at an Apple retail store workshop over the course of three days.
http://www.apple.com/retail/camp/notify.html (http://www.apple.com/retail/camp/notify.html)

Kidgits- $5/child to join for the summer- activities at local malls
http://www.simon.com/kidgits/#/home (http://www.simon.com/kidgits/#/home)

The Mann in Philadelphia - Young People's Concert Series - free shows in July & Aug:
http://manncenter.org/education/ypcs


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Please post yours - we'll keep adding to this master list as we find more!

[citymama]

Oooh, love it - thanks!

[geophne]

Thanks for all the great info!

[ckso]

Thanks!

[rlu]

Thanks for the info - pin please?

[lexie's mom]

Thanks so much! I missed the Apple camp at year and want t have sign Dd up for it.

[hellokitty]

I keep meaning to do the bn ones, but always forget. Does anyone with a child who is an advanced reader know if bn will let a child pick a book outside of his/her grade level? DS1 is in 3rd grade, but reads at a 6th grade level, the books on the list for the 3rd and 4th grade are things he's mostly already read.

[turtle12]

I keep meaning to do the bn ones, but always forget. Does anyone with a child who is an advanced reader know if bn will let a child pick a book outside of his/her grade level? DS1 is in 3rd grade, but reads at a 6th grade level, the books on the list for the 3rd and 4th grade are things he's mostly already read.

Yup --- they dont care which freebie book you choose.

[egoldber]

Yup, you can pick any book on the list.

[missym]

Updated 5/30

[gummibear]

The Rave Cinemas $5 deal days I mentioned the other day may not be good anymore. :(

Rave has been acquired by Cinemark, effective 5/30. No idea whether that means those Rave locations will discontinue their $5 deal days or whether they will be participating in the Cinemark summer program - our local Rave theaters are not currently listed on Cinemark's 'participating theaters' list but the website may just be in transition. Cinemark has discount Tuesday but our local theaters aren't on that list either, and the website doesn't say how much the discount is.

[missym]

Kids Skate Free
Kids within age limits specified by participating roller skating centers can receive 2 free skating passes per week during the summer. Age limits and available dates vary by location.
http://kidsskatefree.com/

[lexie's mom]

Registration for the Apple Camp is now avail! We missed it last year so I was checking daily.

[rlu]

Registration for the Apple Camp is now avail! We missed it last year so I was checking daily.

wow, our local (with 12 different camps) is completely full already!

[lexie's mom]

wow, our local (with 12 different camps) is completely full already!

Wow, that was fast because i saw it online before the email came out. Aww...when that happened to me last year they told me to bring her the day of the camp on case there are any no shows. I chose not to bring her b/c I didn't want to disappoint her if everyone showed up.