21Barnes and Noble wants to reward your kids for summer reading with a FREE book for completing the Summer Reading Program. Download and print a Reading Journal from the website for each child in grades 1-6. Kids are encouraged to read any 8 books and fill out their Reading … [Read more...] about Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
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Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
In the Young Eagles program, volunteer pilots give kids age 8-17 years old free airplane rides. The flight lasts about 15 or 20 minutes long, and the pilot also involves the kid in the pre-flight inspection, and teaches him or her about the instrument panel, aeronautical chart and parts of the … [Read more...] about Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the summer break tend to avoid the "Summer Slide", or Summer learning loss. Students should be reading at least 10-20 minutes each day, and adults should be reading to non-readers for … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
Explore with Free Admission to Wexner Center for the Arts
Wexner Center for the Arts, located on campus at Ohio State, is a multidisciplinary research laboratory for the arts with programming featuring performing arts, exhibitions, and media arts. Wexner Center for the Arts is a great place to get lost inside for a few hours by yourself, … [Read more...] about Explore with Free Admission to Wexner Center for the Arts
Planetariums and Astronomy: Best places to see the stars in Ohio
Sometimes it's nice to take your gaze from your glowing screen to the glowing night sky instead. Whether you're serious about astronomy or just love gazing up at the stars and the moon, there's no doubt that stargazing is relaxing and makes you feel part of something bigger than what's going on in … [Read more...] about Planetariums and Astronomy: Best places to see the stars in Ohio
Columbus Blue Jackets Get Out And Learn! Program
Looking for something new and exciting for your kids this summer? Kids can Try Hockey For Free with the Columbus Blue Jackets Get Out And Learn! Program (GOAL!). The Blue Jackets GOAL! program powered by Performance Columbus is designed for boys and girls, ages 5-8, with no prior hockey or … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Get Out And Learn! Program
Take a train ride at The Ohio Railway Museum
Train enthusiasts of all ages will love The Ohio Railway Museum in Worthington! Not only can you check out the amazing collection of trains, you can take a two mile round trip demonstration ride on one of the museum's streetcars or interurbans! Founded in 1948, The Ohio Railway … [Read more...] about Take a train ride at The Ohio Railway Museum
Go stargazing at the Planetarium at Ohio State
If you're fascinated with the night sky, stars, and the rest of space out there, don't miss the free public programs at The Arne Slettebak Planetarium at Ohio State University. Operating since 1968 by the Department of Astronomy, it is a 63-seat 30-foot dome … [Read more...] about Go stargazing at the Planetarium at Ohio State
Children’s Advocacy Project: CAP4Kids Community Resources
CAP4Kids (Children’s Advocacy Project for Kids) Columbus is a website that has made it easy to quickly connect kids and families to 1,000+ resources around the community. Their mission is to help bridge the gap between local social service agencies and the families that need their … [Read more...] about Children’s Advocacy Project: CAP4Kids Community Resources
Historian in Training at Ohio History Center
The Ohio History Center hosts Historian in Training programs geared toward kids ages 3-6. A historian is curious. A historian never stops learning. A historian uses hands-on experiences and new information to draw conclusions. It's never too soon to start learning the tools of the history … [Read more...] about Historian in Training at Ohio History Center
Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
Exploring museums is the perfect blend of entertainment and education, and a great way to spend an hour - or all day! Museum admission can be expensive, but some of the best museums in Columbus offer discounted or free museum days and special events, plus there are several great museums that … [Read more...] about Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
Free youth workshops and Summer camp at Microsoft stores
Kids can learn to code, create and play at free youth workshops and summer camp at Microsoft stores! These free programs get kids of all ages coding games and apps, creating digital art, powering up their study skills - and they'll have so much fun they won't know they are … [Read more...] about Free youth workshops and Summer camp at Microsoft stores
Reading Fun: Story times in Columbus
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss Story times are one of my favorite things to do to get out of the house with my kids. They've learned so many songs and games at story times, and it allows them to interact … [Read more...] about Reading Fun: Story times in Columbus
Free Apple Camp for kids
Lights! Camera! Fun! If your kid has a director's eye, or is just brimming with creativity, you may want to sign him or her up for Apple Camp. These FREE three-day camps are for kids ages 8 to 12. Each workshop runs about 90 minutes. Devices are provided. Apple Camp Themes for 2019 … [Read more...] about Free Apple Camp for kids
Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
Looking for something interesting to do this summer? Explore The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio, with over 9,000 acres of open range habitat for rare and endangered species. Take a tour through open range animal areas to see giraffe, rhinos, camel, bison, zebras, … [Read more...] about Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
