First thing is check your local library! There is usually a summer reading program where the kids (and adults at mine) sign up and receive prizes for reading. (cost - free)
TD Bank is having a summer reading program too. Kids under 18 get $10 for 10 books read. The money is deposited in to their Young Savers accounts. They will open one if they do not already have one (cost - free)
National Amusement Bookworm Wednesdays - "Every Wednesday at 10:00 am beginning July 7th for six weeks. A fun and rewarding summer reading program developed to encourage young children to read during the summer months. BOOKWORM WEDNESDAYS entitles kids to free admission to a select children's film when they present a book report at a participating Showcase Cinemas, Multiplex Cinemas or Cinema de Lux box office. Accompanying parents or guardians and children under six receive free admission and do not need to submit a book report." (cost - free)
AMC Summer Movie Camp - "Looking for a cool getaway for gobs of kids this summer? Bring them to AMC Summer MovieCamp and enjoy the magic of movies! Summer MovieCamp will be offered at 10 a.m. each Tuesday morning this summer at participating theatres, from June 15 through August 10. At only $1 admission, it’s an affordable option for summer fun for families and groups. All admission and concession proceeds will benefit two AMC charities, Variety – The Children’s Charity and the Will Rogers Institute." (cost - $1 pp)
Half Price Books Feed Your Brain - "Kids ages 14 and under can earn a $3 HalfPrice Books shopping card for each week they read at least 15 minutes per day" (cost - varies)
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading - "Earn a free book when you read 8" (cost - free)
Bowling - "Once you register, you will have the opportunity to purchase the family pass. The Family Pass was created to allow for adult family members to enjoy bowling throughout the summer as well. The Family Pass starts from $24.95 and includes 2 GAMES PER PERSON PER DAY. The Family Pass covers up to 4 adult family members. You may have 1, 2, 3, or 4 adults on the family pass." (cost - $24.95 for up to 4 adults, kids bowl free)
Home Depot Build. Learn. Create. - "The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit." First Saturday of the month at 9am. (cost - free)
Lowes Build and Grow Clinic - "From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, "I built it!", our Build and Grow kid's clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Bring the kids into any Lowe's store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project." Saturdays at 10am (cost - free)
