missym
05-10-2016, 10:40 AM
It's that time again! Please post any programs you find - we'll keep adding to this master list as we find more!
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Summer Reading programs
Local Library - hopefully your local library still has a great summer reading program! Ours even has a program for adults.
Book Adventure - free reading program from Sylvan Learning. Kids in K-8 can take quizzes on books they've read to earn points for prizes.
http://www.bookadventure.com/home.aspx
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. For kids in K-5.
http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading - read books and submit Reading Journal for a free book from selected list. Form has choices for grades 1-6. Program runs 5/17 – 9/6/16.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/summer-reading/_/N-rs9
Half Price Books – kids 14 and under can earn a $5 GC each month for reading 15 min/day in June and July. NEW this year - High school kids can earn $5 GC each month for submitting a book review.
http://b.hpb.com/fyb/started/
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.)
https://www.showcasecinemas.com/programs/kids-and-families/bookwormwed
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/deals-offers/rewards-calendars
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/ups/campaigns/src-2016
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 (tel:1-800-426-6548).
SYNC Free Audiobooks for Young Adults: 2 free audiobooks per week delivered through the Overdrive app, for kids 13+. Program runs 5/5 – 8/17/16.
http://audiobooksync.com
(http://audiobooksync.com)HEB Grocery Summer Reading (Texas residents only) - kids ages 3-12 read 10 books and mail in form to receive free t-shirt.https://www.heb.com/static-page/article-template/H-E-Buddy-Reading-Club
Create-Your-Own Summer Reading Program with these printables:
http://www.prekinders.com/summerpack...rBookBingo.pdf (http://www.prekinders.com/summerpacket/SummerBookBingo.pdf)
http://howdoesshe.com/summer-reading-star-free-exclusive-printable/
http://playfullearning.net/2015/07/summer-reads-bingo-2/
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
Wehrenberg Theaters "Family Summer Series" - 10 films for $1 each, Wed & Thurs 10am - June 1 through August 4.
https://www.wehrenberg.com/presenting.aspx?pid=410
Malco Theaters "Kids Summer Film Fest" - $2 movies, Tues & Wed 10am - June 7 thru July 27:
http://www.malco.com/subpage.php?page_id=158
Cinemark Theaters "Summer Movie Clubhouse" - 10 films for $5 or $1/show - see list for dates & shows:
http://www.cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse
Marquee Cinemas "Summer Series" – free movies for kids, 9:30am Tuesday & Wednesday, see theater schedule for details.
http://www.marqueecinemas.com/summerkidsseries
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/
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. Sign up to be notified when registration is open.
http://www.apple.com/retail/camp/notify.html
Microsoft Youthspark Summer Camp - free weekly in-store camps, June - August. Jr. Designers (ages 8-10) and Designers (ages 11-13). Search for information by store location:
http://content.microsoftstore.com/summercamps
Bass Pro Shops Family Summer Camp: FREE camps in June and July. Activities include crafts, shooting gallery, casting pond, family workshops, campfire s’mores, photo, and merit badge workshops. Contact store for camps offered and schedule.
www.basspro.com/summercamp (http://www.basspro.com/summercamp)
Williams Sonoma Junior Chef classes - ages vary by class, free. Call your local store for details and to register.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/pages/store-events/store-events/junior-chef-classes.html
Whole Foods Kids Cooking Classes - Free cooking classes for kids 5-12 at participating locations. Pre-registration is required. Contact your local store for details.
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list
Bank of America Museums on Us - for BoA or Merill Lynch cardholders, free general admission to participating museums, science centers, etc. on the 1st full weekend of every month.
http://museums.bankofamerica.com/
Target Community Events - Target hosts a variety of events including reading days, free entry to select childrens museums, etc.
https://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/community-events
Do-It-Yourself Summer Camp - Free activities, projects and games from education.com (http://education.com).
http://www.education.com/summer-adventures/
Lowe's Build and Grow - free wood building projects for kids
http://lowesbuildandgrow.com
Home Depot Kids Workshops - free wood building projects for kids 5-12.
http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops
The Mann in Philadelphia - Young People's Concert Series - free performances in July & August.
http://manncenter.org/education/young-peoples-concert-series-2016
Michaels Camp Creativity - $5 per 2-hour crafts workshop or $12/3 workshops, register in advance. Program runs 6/13 – 7/29/16.
http://www.michaels.com/camp-creativity
AMF Bowling Centers – Register your kids for a discounted pass for three games each day: M-F from open to 8pm, Weekends from open to 4pm. Program runs 5/23 – 9/5/16. *Not free - cost varies by location**
https://bowlsummergames.com/
(https://bowlsummergames.com/)Every Kid in a Park - Current 4th graders can receive a pass that gives free access to federal parks and lands for them and 3 family members, good through August 31, 2016. Teachers can also print passes to distribute to their students.
https://www.everykidinapark.gov/
Kidgits - $5/child to join for the year - activities at local malls
http://kidgits.simon.com/
Coming soon:
Books a Million
Pizza Hut Book It Summer Reading Challenge
===========================================
Summer Reading programs
Local Library - hopefully your local library still has a great summer reading program! Ours even has a program for adults.
Book Adventure - free reading program from Sylvan Learning. Kids in K-8 can take quizzes on books they've read to earn points for prizes.
http://www.bookadventure.com/home.aspx
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. For kids in K-5.
http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading - read books and submit Reading Journal for a free book from selected list. Form has choices for grades 1-6. Program runs 5/17 – 9/6/16.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/summer-reading/_/N-rs9
Half Price Books – kids 14 and under can earn a $5 GC each month for reading 15 min/day in June and July. NEW this year - High school kids can earn $5 GC each month for submitting a book review.
http://b.hpb.com/fyb/started/
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.)
https://www.showcasecinemas.com/programs/kids-and-families/bookwormwed
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/deals-offers/rewards-calendars
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/ups/campaigns/src-2016
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 (tel:1-800-426-6548).
SYNC Free Audiobooks for Young Adults: 2 free audiobooks per week delivered through the Overdrive app, for kids 13+. Program runs 5/5 – 8/17/16.
http://audiobooksync.com
(http://audiobooksync.com)HEB Grocery Summer Reading (Texas residents only) - kids ages 3-12 read 10 books and mail in form to receive free t-shirt.https://www.heb.com/static-page/article-template/H-E-Buddy-Reading-Club
Create-Your-Own Summer Reading Program with these printables:
http://www.prekinders.com/summerpack...rBookBingo.pdf (http://www.prekinders.com/summerpacket/SummerBookBingo.pdf)
http://howdoesshe.com/summer-reading-star-free-exclusive-printable/
http://playfullearning.net/2015/07/summer-reads-bingo-2/
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
Wehrenberg Theaters "Family Summer Series" - 10 films for $1 each, Wed & Thurs 10am - June 1 through August 4.
https://www.wehrenberg.com/presenting.aspx?pid=410
Malco Theaters "Kids Summer Film Fest" - $2 movies, Tues & Wed 10am - June 7 thru July 27:
http://www.malco.com/subpage.php?page_id=158
Cinemark Theaters "Summer Movie Clubhouse" - 10 films for $5 or $1/show - see list for dates & shows:
http://www.cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse
Marquee Cinemas "Summer Series" – free movies for kids, 9:30am Tuesday & Wednesday, see theater schedule for details.
http://www.marqueecinemas.com/summerkidsseries
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/
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. Sign up to be notified when registration is open.
http://www.apple.com/retail/camp/notify.html
Microsoft Youthspark Summer Camp - free weekly in-store camps, June - August. Jr. Designers (ages 8-10) and Designers (ages 11-13). Search for information by store location:
http://content.microsoftstore.com/summercamps
Bass Pro Shops Family Summer Camp: FREE camps in June and July. Activities include crafts, shooting gallery, casting pond, family workshops, campfire s’mores, photo, and merit badge workshops. Contact store for camps offered and schedule.
www.basspro.com/summercamp (http://www.basspro.com/summercamp)
Williams Sonoma Junior Chef classes - ages vary by class, free. Call your local store for details and to register.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/pages/store-events/store-events/junior-chef-classes.html
Whole Foods Kids Cooking Classes - Free cooking classes for kids 5-12 at participating locations. Pre-registration is required. Contact your local store for details.
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list
Bank of America Museums on Us - for BoA or Merill Lynch cardholders, free general admission to participating museums, science centers, etc. on the 1st full weekend of every month.
http://museums.bankofamerica.com/
Target Community Events - Target hosts a variety of events including reading days, free entry to select childrens museums, etc.
https://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/community-events
Do-It-Yourself Summer Camp - Free activities, projects and games from education.com (http://education.com).
http://www.education.com/summer-adventures/
Lowe's Build and Grow - free wood building projects for kids
http://lowesbuildandgrow.com
Home Depot Kids Workshops - free wood building projects for kids 5-12.
http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops
The Mann in Philadelphia - Young People's Concert Series - free performances in July & August.
http://manncenter.org/education/young-peoples-concert-series-2016
Michaels Camp Creativity - $5 per 2-hour crafts workshop or $12/3 workshops, register in advance. Program runs 6/13 – 7/29/16.
http://www.michaels.com/camp-creativity
AMF Bowling Centers – Register your kids for a discounted pass for three games each day: M-F from open to 8pm, Weekends from open to 4pm. Program runs 5/23 – 9/5/16. *Not free - cost varies by location**
https://bowlsummergames.com/
(https://bowlsummergames.com/)Every Kid in a Park - Current 4th graders can receive a pass that gives free access to federal parks and lands for them and 3 family members, good through August 31, 2016. Teachers can also print passes to distribute to their students.
https://www.everykidinapark.gov/
Kidgits - $5/child to join for the year - activities at local malls
http://kidgits.simon.com/
Coming soon:
Books a Million
Pizza Hut Book It Summer Reading Challenge