Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations.
To find participating bowling centers near you, visit http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/
Keep your kids reading when they aren’t in school this summer. Whether it’s in bed, in a hammock, or on a beach. . . .
For every 8 books that your child reads and records in the Reading Journal (provided on Barnes and Noble’s website), they get to choose a free book from the list of selections offered by Barnes and Noble.
To participate and learn more, visit: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp
Or, at Borders Book Stores children can choose one free book (from a preselected group) after finishing 10 in the Borders’ Double Dog Dare Summer Reading Challenge. To download the entry form, visit: http://www.borders.com/online/store/MediaView_double-dog-dare
Marble Launch
Teach an old pool noodle a new trick by turning it into a backyard raceway for kids’ marbles.
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- Pool noodle
- Serrated knife
- Toothpicks
- Paper
- Markers or paint
- Tape
- Skewers
Instructions
1.Cut the noodle in half lengthwise with a serrated knife (a parent’s job).
2. Use toothpicks to join the halves, side by side.
3. Cut out paper banners and decorate them with checker patterns and raceway messages.
4. Tape the banners to toothpicks or skewers and set them in place.
5. Finally, prop up one end of the track and let the good times roll!
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This wet and wacky game is as refreshing as a dip in the pool. On a hot day, even if you drop the ball, you’re still cool.
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What You Need
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Gallon-size milk jugs (one for each player)
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Tape
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Instructions
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Create the catchers by cutting the bottom off a gallon-size milk jug (one for each player), taping the cut edges, and decorating with ribbon, as shown.
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Fill a bunch of water balloons to the size of a grapefruit.
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See how many times you can toss the balloons without breaking them or how far you can catch and throw them.
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Explore creativity in the great outdoors.
What you need:
- Paper
- Pencils
- Crayons
- Makers
- Watercolors
- Chalk
- Glue
What to do:
1. Rubbing collage: Start by peeling the paper off a bunch of crayons. Head outside with a few large sheets of drawing paper and crayons. Demonstrate how to use rubbings to create different textures on paper. Your child can rub over the bark of a tree, a brick wall, sidewalk, signs, or gratings. After you’ve collected a variety of textures on the sheet of paper, take a moment to compare and describe the textures you collected. Cut the different rubbings apart and place them in one pile. Practice sorting by arranging each texture rubbing into different piles. Finish the project by gluing all of the rubbings into one big collage.
2. Building facades: Explain that a facade is the outside of a building. Show your child a few pictures of buildings and ask him to describe what he sees. Encourage him to notice decorative patterns, geometric shapes, and the placement of doors and windows. Go outside to make a pencil drawing of the front of a building. You can use your home, the front of his school, or any interesting structure in your town. Before beginning, talk about what you see. Ask your child to notice the overall shape of the building, shapes of windows and doors, patterns of brick or siding, and columns.
Learning benefits:
- Builds observation skills
- Encourages creative expression
- Strengthens fine-motor skills
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Combine water and detergent.
Stir well, but do not shake. |
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For stronger bubbles, add cup corn syrup or glycerin, or more detergent. |
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Experiment with different brands of dishwashing detergent until you find one that works best for you. |
HINT: Playing with bubbles can be messy and slippery! Try blowing bubbles outdoors, near the kitchen sink, or in the bathtub! Watch your step so you don´t fall on slippery spills.
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Enjoy the out of doors at one of New York City’s fantastic parks
These are some of the best parks in New York City. New York City’s many great parks offer a welcome respite from the concrete jungle of New York City, with activities from concerts to guided tours and open spaces for picnicking and relaxing.
Central Park features 843 acres of public space in the heart of Manhattan with 7 bodies of water contained within it’s boundaries. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, Central Park first opened in the winter of 1859. Central Park is a surprising contrast to New York City’s popular image as a “concrete jungle” — lush greenery, big open spaces and natural beauty dominate this wonderful park.
Like Central Park, Prospect Park was designed by landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the 1860s. Located in Brooklyn, Prospect Park’s 585 acres of space attract over 7 million visitors a year. Prospect Park features a variety of events, including Philharmonic in the Parks and Metropolitan Opera in the Park in the summer. Prospect Park’s Grand Army Plaza is the site of an enormous annual New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with fireworks.
Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Bryant Park offers a welcome oasis from the bustling streets of Times Square and the surrounding business district. Bryant Park is located between 5th and 6th Avenues from 40th to 42nd Streets with the
New York Public Library at the southern end of the park. Bryant Park hosts a variety of popular events, including
outdoor film screenings,
Broadway in Bryant Park, and
Ice Skating.
Washington Square became a park in 1828, but before that time, the nearly 10 acre park in Greenwich Village was a cemetery, execution site and parade ground. The iconic landmark of Washington Square Park is the Washington Arch designed by Stanford White. The Washington Arch was built to mark the centennial of George Washington’s inauguration in 1885.
Madison Square Park is located in the Flatiron District between Madison and Fifth Avenues, running from 23rd to 26th Streets. Although Madison Square Park has been a public open space since 1686, it formally became a park in 1847, and was named for President James Madison. Today, many visitors to Madison Square Park dine on burgers and concretes from The Shake Shack, while enjoying the many Public Programs organized by the Madison Square Park Conservancy.
Located along Manhattan’s West Side, the Hudson River Park consists of 550 acres of waterfront park space running from Battery Park to 59th Street. The Hudson River Park has 5 miles of bike paths running along the Hudson River and hosts a variety of events, particularly in the summer, including free movie screenings with their
RiverFlicks series.
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