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bossofapples · 06-10-2005, 10:58 AM

Hi everyone!!

I was wondering if anyone knew of any free summer activites for the kids.

I know that Barnes and Nobles has a summer reading program...

TRU is doing camp on Saturdays....

AMC use to do Kids packs but I haven't been able to find anything about it this year...(along with the free movies)

Does anyone know of anything else?

We live in Virginia Beach Virginia if that makes any difference.

I couldn't find anything at Borders.

Does anyone else have any nifty ideas to keep the kiddos busy?

Thanks!!
Wendy

willow208 · 06-10-2005, 11:02 AM

Try this:

http://www4.toysrus.com/campGeoffrey...e_actiCale.cfm

Deborahdeb · 06-10-2005, 11:20 AM

Our library has a summer reading program, where kids get prizes for reading 3 books, 6 books, and so on. They also show videos once a week in a nice big air conditioned room.

Check to see if your library has any programs.

Good luck to you, I'm on the same hunt!

snowberry · 06-10-2005, 10:35 PM

I remember seeing posts about Lowes and Home Depot have activities for kids.

cherylyn · 06-11-2005, 09:48 AM

Barnes & Noble: (B&M only) Grades 1-6, pick up a form at B&N, read 8 books (do not have to purchase, they can be from home or library) and bring the form back for a free book from this list (limit 2x before 9/9/2005):

Here is this years list of books to choose from:

Grades 1 and 2:
Abuela (spanish edition)
Amelia Earhart: More than a Flier
Dinosaur Days
Frida (Spanish edition)
The Meanest Thing to Say
Mouse Soup
Play it Safe
Sammy the Seal
Teddy Roosevelt: The People's President
Wild, Wild Wolves

Grades 3 and 4:
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Eleven
I, Freddy
Leon and the Spitting Image
Nate the Great
Ready, Freddy: Tooth Trouble
Solar System
Solo Sailing
Utterly Me, Clarice Bean

Grades 5 and 6:
The Fledgling
Olive's Ocean
Rodzina
Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception
The Tiger's Apprentice
Warriors: Into the Wild

fishhead93 · 06-13-2005, 12:12 AM

there's also this (mail-in)

http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/con...Reading05.mspx

and this

http://www.moviewatcher.com/promos/summercamp/

check your local malls/libraries/museums/parks and rec depatments
HTH!

TSUalum93 · 06-13-2005, 02:35 PM

Regal Cinemas offer free G & PG movies twice a week at particpating theatres. They don't have the list of movies up yet but you can check for theatres by state . . .

http://www.regalcinemas.com/freefamilyflicks/index.jsp

Build A Bear also has a summer reading program:

http://www.buildabear.com/lp/SummerR...=06-05_BABW_US

Print the form and return it completed to a store now near you.
Books Must be read by July 31, 2005

Read 3 Books and get a coupon
Read 3 More and get a free gift from the Grab Bag

At the forum I found out about this they report that while they are pushing a "Read Teddy" ($16) you can use the coupon you earn towards any "friend of your choice ". . . One person with two children reported "The coupon is good for any friend $10 or more and it took $5 off each purchase we made." Another lady got a $5 gift card at her store which is nice as it can be used towards accessories instead of another "friend."

The gift bag was reported by one person to have the following:

terry skirts for bears
little Baskin Robbins cones that can elastic onto bear's wrist
little teddy bears that also can elastic ontp bear's wrist

Maddy

gidgetmidget · 06-14-2005, 06:58 PM

Yes! The public library always has a summer reading program. You are looking at the champion of all summer reading programs. They also have a good party for the participants at the library at the end of the program. Lots of good food, prizes and activities. So you best check it out...it's very recommended!

Also be on the lookout for cheap dvds and craft sets from clearance sales. Those are good for boredom. I also remember doing those stupid math workbooks, because I was bad at math. So mom you may want to stock up on a skill that your kids are having probelms with. Your kids will thank you when they get accepted into the college of their choice.

girltalk · 06-26-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossofapples

I was wondering if anyone knew of any free summer activites for the kids.

AMC use to do Kids packs but I haven't been able to find anything about it this year...(along with the free movies)

Does anyone else have any nifty ideas to keep the kiddos busy?

2009-
www. Kidsbowlfree.com

http://amctheatres.com/smc/
http://www.cinemark.com/summermovieclubhouse/index.htm

Not sure about Lowe's and Home Depots little work shops this year....or Toys R US.

skimble2000 · 06-27-2009, 01:32 AM

Michael's (craft store) has free things all throughout the year for kids to do. Their program is called The Knack.

http://www.michaels.com/kids-crafts-and-activities

When you go to the programs website http://www.theknackkids.com/Home.aspx then it shows you at the bottom what the free family events are, like on July 11th they are making free summer tote bags.

skimble2000 · 06-27-2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willow208

Try this:

http://www4.toysrus.com/campGeoffrey...e_actiCale.cfm

What is this supposed to lead to? It's just taking me to the Toys R Us Corporate page and I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be looking for exactly...

06-10-2005, 10:58 AM	#1
bossofapples Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 22	ISO: Free summer kid activities Hi everyone!! I was wondering if anyone knew of any free summer activites for the kids. I know that Barnes and Nobles has a summer reading program... TRU is doing camp on Saturdays.... AMC use to do Kids packs but I haven't been able to find anything about it this year...(along with the free movies) Does anyone know of anything else? We live in Virginia Beach Virginia if that makes any difference. I couldn't find anything at Borders. Does anyone else have any nifty ideas to keep the kiddos busy? Thanks!! Wendy

06-11-2005, 09:48 AM	#5
cherylyn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 13,345	Borrowed - Barnes & Noble: (B&M only) Grades 1-6, pick up a form at B&N, read 8 books (do not have to purchase, they can be from home or library) and bring the form back for a free book from this list (limit 2x before 9/9/2005): Here is this years list of books to choose from: Grades 1 and 2: Abuela (spanish edition) Amelia Earhart: More than a Flier Dinosaur Days Frida (Spanish edition) The Meanest Thing to Say Mouse Soup Play it Safe Sammy the Seal Teddy Roosevelt: The People's President Wild, Wild Wolves Grades 3 and 4: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Eleven I, Freddy Leon and the Spitting Image Nate the Great Ready, Freddy: Tooth Trouble Solar System Solo Sailing Utterly Me, Clarice Bean Grades 5 and 6: The Fledgling Olive's Ocean Rodzina Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception The Tiger's Apprentice Warriors: Into the Wild

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06-10-2005, 11:02 AM	#2
willow208 April Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 113	Try this: http://www4.toysrus.com/campGeoffrey...e_actiCale.cfm

06-10-2005, 11:20 AM	#3
Deborahdeb Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: When life gives you lemons, keep them because, hey, FREE LEMONS! Posts: 200	Our library has a summer reading program, where kids get prizes for reading 3 books, 6 books, and so on. They also show videos once a week in a nice big air conditioned room. Check to see if your library has any programs. Good luck to you, I'm on the same hunt!

06-10-2005, 10:35 PM	#4
snowberry october Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautiful, sunny California Posts: 843	I remember seeing posts about Lowes and Home Depot have activities for kids.

06-13-2005, 12:12 AM	#6
fishhead93 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 427	there's also this (mail-in) http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/con...Reading05.mspx and this http://www.moviewatcher.com/promos/summercamp/ check your local malls/libraries/museums/parks and rec depatments HTH!

06-13-2005, 02:35 PM	#7
TSUalum93 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In my own little world/Brooklyn, NY Posts: 3,615	Regal Cinemas offer free G & PG movies twice a week at particpating theatres. They don't have the list of movies up yet but you can check for theatres by state . . . http://www.regalcinemas.com/freefamilyflicks/index.jsp Build A Bear also has a summer reading program: http://www.buildabear.com/lp/SummerR...=06-05_BABW_US Print the form and return it completed to a store now near you. Books Must be read by July 31, 2005 Read 3 Books and get a coupon Read 3 More and get a free gift from the Grab Bag At the forum I found out about this they report that while they are pushing a "Read Teddy" ($16) you can use the coupon you earn towards any "friend of your choice ". . . One person with two children reported "The coupon is good for any friend $10 or more and it took $5 off each purchase we made." Another lady got a $5 gift card at her store which is nice as it can be used towards accessories instead of another "friend." The gift bag was reported by one person to have the following: terry skirts for bears little Baskin Robbins cones that can elastic onto bear's wrist little teddy bears that also can elastic ontp bear's wrist Maddy

06-14-2005, 06:58 PM	#8
gidgetmidget 1/2007 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,403	Yes! The public library always has a summer reading program. You are looking at the champion of all summer reading programs. They also have a good party for the participants at the library at the end of the program. Lots of good food, prizes and activities. So you best check it out...it's very recommended! Also be on the lookout for cheap dvds and craft sets from clearance sales. Those are good for boredom. I also remember doing those stupid math workbooks, because I was bad at math. So mom you may want to stock up on a skill that your kids are having probelms with. Your kids will thank you when they get accepted into the college of their choice.

06-27-2009, 01:32 AM	#10
skimble2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 646	Michael's (craft store) has free things all throughout the year for kids to do. Their program is called The Knack. http://www.michaels.com/kids-crafts-and-activities When you go to the programs website http://www.theknackkids.com/Home.aspx then it shows you at the bottom what the free family events are, like on July 11th they are making free summer tote bags.