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
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Free admission for National Museum Day
Lose yourself in a great museum this year with FREE admission to one of 1,250 venues in the U.S. during the annual Smithsonian Museum Day Live! on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The theme of this year’s Museum Day is “Year of Music”, so you can expect lots of amazing exhibits, performances, and … [Read more...] about Free admission for National Museum Day
Monarch Weekend at Blendon Woods
Learn about amazing life cycle and 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly at Blendon Woods Monarch Weekend on August 31 - September 1, 2019. The festival celebrates the 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly and will feature live butterflies, displays, videos and more. See … [Read more...] about Monarch Weekend at Blendon Woods
Kelton House Museum Events and Teas
The Kelton House Museum stands as a snapshot of 19th century life and a station on the Underground Railroad. It is a treasure trove of Victoriana, containing everything from lavishly embellished Victorian silverware to unusual items such as a woven-hair brooch worn by Kelton family members. … [Read more...] about Kelton House Museum Events and Teas
Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
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
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
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
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
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
Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 1 - August 3 to encourage people of all ages to read, from babies … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
“Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Half Price Books hosts the “Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Kids 14 and under should print off a Feed Your Brain Reading Log from the website and try to read for at least 15 minutes each day … [Read more...] about “Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Learn how to get the most out of your Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPod at Free Apple Workshops at the Apple Stores. If you're new to Apple technology or just doing the basics on your Apple products, you're probably missing out on some awesome features and capabilities. These … [Read more...] about Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Summer Camps at Columbus Metro Parks
Get the kids outside this summer with Columbus Metro Parks. They are offering a variety of summer camps and various metro parks. Registration has already begun, so sign up now! There are 8 weeks of Traditional Day Camps with different themes at Blendon Woods, Highbanks, Homestead, and Scioto … [Read more...] about Summer Camps at Columbus Metro Parks
Maple Syrup tours and events in Columbus
Maple trees are truly a hero in the tree world. They provide shade in the hot weather, beautiful leaves in the fall, and when winter seems like it'll never end, they can be tapped for their sap. The sap is boiled down to produce maple syrup, and then it's pancake time! Who would think … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup tours and events in Columbus
