Once upon a time, I lived in a small town with few summer resources for school aged children. There were no summer camps, no YMCA, no parks and recreation, no Boy and Girls Club, no summer library reading program. There was only one VBS, one Little League and boring, endless summer days in front of the television.
If children find themselves a bit isolated from all the fun these days, they have virtual options that will keep them engaged and ready them for the next school year. Here's a few of the truly free and magnificent.
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge- Kids can log points for their school. The school with the most minutes will get an author visit. Also, digital badges and prizes are available, whether logging points for school or as an individual.
Book Adventure- Kids can log books and take quizzes toward real prizes: tattoos, chocolate, magazines and books. Sponsored by Sylvan.
BOOK IT- Diary of a Wimpy Kid themed online reading program. Read 5 books and be entered to win prizes.
TenMarks Online Summer Math program where kids unlock games, certificates and parental rewards. Amazon sponsored.
Know It Numbers:Kids Know It Math Games- Game based, 12 week programs from addition to algebra.
Khan Academy- Free lessons on Science, Math, Computing, Reading from kindergarten to adulthood.
Knowledge Adventure- Math Games for kids 2-12
e-learning or kids- Award winning site offering free lessons for kindergarten students to high schoolers on topics such as science, math, health and language arts.
Kid Courses- Focuses on lessons for younger elementary kids with games like MathLibs and lesson on ASL and art.
We Give Books- A plethora of online picture books from children 0-13.
My Online Reading- Illustrated digital books for young readers
National Geographic Online Magazine- Boost reading and science knowledge with website full of games, articles, quizzes and animals.
Maker Camp- A 6 week, free of charge, summer camp with both physical and online entities for kids 8-12. Camp seems to feature arts and engineering projects.
Scratch- An MIT-designed coding program for kids
Code Monster from Crunchzilla- easy coding lessons for children.
Learn a Language- A variety of lessons on many languages. All ages.
NASA Kids Club- where young kids can get some space knowledge via videos, articles and cartoony avatars.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Free Happenings in Fayetteville, NC This Weekend
School is out, and Fayetteville is happening!
Thursday, 6/18/15
*My Dad, My Hero
10:00 a.m.
Father's Day is coming! Celebrate with stories and songs about fathers. Bring a picture of your father or father figure for a craft. Registration is requested by calling 864-3800 ext. 1389 or visiting the Youth Services department. 3-5 years.
Cliffdale Library
*Lego Movie
Father's Day is coming! Celebrate with stories and songs about fathers. Bring a picture of your father or father figure for a craft. Registration is requested by calling 864-3800 ext. 1389 or visiting the Youth Services department. 3-5 years.
Cliffdale Library
*Lego Movie
2:00 pm
Headquarters Library
*Superman Movie
2:00 pm
Spring Lake Branch Library
*Mulan Movie
2:30 pm
Bordeaux Branch Library
*Teenzone-DIY Hero Necklace
5:00 pm
Celebrate the hero of your favorite book by making a hero-themed necklace out of shrink film featuring the hero art of your choice. Grades 6-12.
*Naturalist Thursday
3:30 pm
Snake nature program
Kids 12 and under
Mazarick Park
*Farmland Documentary
6:30 pm
An eye-opening documentary about America’s farm families.
Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater
315 N. Chestnut Street
Lumberton, NC
315 N. Chestnut Street
Lumberton, NC
| *Raven Rock State Park Thu, June 18, 2015Hike for Your Health Get outside, get moving and get healthy! Join Raven Rock's Office Assistant as we enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and your beautiful state park. Must be able to hike 2 to 5 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly and include steps. Ages 12 and up. This hike is being offered every Thursday, so make it a healthy habit to come out to Raven Rock for some great weekly exercise. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Please call 910-893-4888 to register. Starts at: 9 a.m. Meet at: Visitor Center *PNC Free Family Sundae Times: noon-5pm Venue: Contemporary Art Museum (CAM Raleigh) Address: 409 W. Martin St., Raleigh, NC 27603 Area: Downtown Raleigh Admission: Free Phone:919.261.5920 PNC Free Family Sundae includes access to all of the changing exhibitions on-view, middle school docent-led tours, Creation Station hands on arts activities, an interactive Create your own sundae activity where the ice cream is the canvas and the toppings are the paint, and CAM-TO-GO art projects that families can take home. | ||
Friday, 6/19/15
*Family Movie
10:30 am
Bring your blankets and snacks and spend the morning with us watching a PG or G-rated movie. Call weekly for the movie title, 864-3800. All ages.
Cliffdale Library
*Hero League
1:00 pm
Become a superhero! Learn how superheroes should act through stories, games, songs and activities. Each week, earn a piece of your superhero. When the summer is over, you'll be a member of the Hero League! Registration is recommended. Grades K-5.
East Regional Library
*Anime Prom
5 - 9 p.m. Dress as your favorite anime or comic character during this special anime prom. Costumes are required and snacks are provided. Grades 6-12.
North Regional Library
*Defend Freedom Tour
Friday, June 19, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMLocation TBD Attendance: General Admission, FREE *complimentary BBQ dinner will be served Each event experience is family friendly and FREE to attend , featuring musical performances, exciting speakers, a taste of local fare.
To register: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/defend-freedom-tour-fayetteville-nc-tickets-16019605070? aff=SRCH
*Fishing Lanyard Making Course
7:00 pm
John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center
7489 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304
7489 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304
*Live Music at Karma Coffee Bar
Friday, June 19, 2015
Friday, June 19, 2015
(Every Friday Night)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sanford, NC
*The Water Engine and Mr. Happiness
7:00 pm
Performances held at FTCC's Cumberland Hall Auditorium; all performances are free and open to the public. Friday/Saturday performances at 7 p.m.; Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Questions may be directed to FTCC's Fine Arts Department at (910) 678-8295 or to johnsden@faytechcc.edu.
FTCC Cumberland Hall Auditorium7:00 pm
Performances held at FTCC's Cumberland Hall Auditorium; all performances are free and open to the public. Friday/Saturday performances at 7 p.m.; Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Questions may be directed to FTCC's Fine Arts Department at (910) 678-8295 or to johnsden@faytechcc.edu.
2201 Hull Road
Fayetteville, NC
*Friday June 19, 2015
Village Coffee House
http://www.facebook.com/events/1478917309062600
(910) 484-4515
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Village Sessions is a new performance arts series that includes a monthly open mic w/feature, local spotlights, and touring acts from Indie On The Movie. Due to holidays and special events, we recommend calling to confirm before attending.
Saturday, 6/20/15
*All Dads Are Heroes
11:00 am
Father's Day is soon! Hear stories about dads and make a craft for yours. Bring a picture of your dad or father figure to use. 3-5 years
Hope Mills Library
*The Chip Perry Band in Concert at The Well
New Country Band
Friday, June 19, 2015
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1411 Rim Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314
Friday, June 19, 2015
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1411 Rim Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314
Saturday, 6/20/15
*Community Festival & Resource Fair.
10:00 am
Admission is free. Come join us for a fun filled day of food, retail vendors, non profit and information booths, public safety information, games, children's corner, sports and competition, entertainment, music and much more ! There will be something for everyone. Yes, there will be funnel cakes ! See you there.
Admission is free. Come join us for a fun filled day of food, retail vendors, non profit and information booths, public safety information, games, children's corner, sports and competition, entertainment, music and much more ! There will be something for everyone. Yes, there will be funnel cakes ! See you there.
McLaughlin Park
334 N. Main Street
Raeford, NC
334 N. Main Street
Raeford, NC
*Fathers Day Lego Free Play
2:00 pm
Take your dad on a date at the library and spend quality time making LEGO superhero vehicles or hideouts. All ages. Plus "guess how many Lego" raffle.
North Regional Library
*Dive In Theater- Lego Movie
8 pm
Twin Lions Pool. Watch a movie while you swim. Gates open at 8 pm. Movie starts at dark. This is a free event. View flyer for details and the movie schedule. (910) 432-7266. Open to all authorized MWR users.
*Superhero Training Zone
2:00 pm
Be the best hero you can be! Test your skills by training on our superhero obstacle course. Bring your superhero parents to join in on the family fun! Special guests Heroes for Kids, a local group consisting of Fort Bragg soldiers dedicated to encouraging children in the community by portraying superheroes and princesses. All ages.
Spring Lake Branch Library
*Clark Park Nature Hour
Saturday, June 20, 2015
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Clark park Nature Center
Saturday, June 20, 2015
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Clark park Nature Center
*The Water Engine and Mr. Happiness
7:00 pm
Performances held at FTCC's Cumberland Hall Auditorium; all performances are free and open to the public. Friday/Saturday performances at 7 p.m.; Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Questions may be directed to FTCC's Fine Arts Department at (910) 678-8295 or to johnsden@faytechcc.edu.
FTCC Cumberland Hall Auditorium7:00 pm
Performances held at FTCC's Cumberland Hall Auditorium; all performances are free and open to the public. Friday/Saturday performances at 7 p.m.; Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Questions may be directed to FTCC's Fine Arts Department at (910) 678-8295 or to johnsden@faytechcc.edu.
2201 Hull Road
Fayetteville, NC
*Come See The Trains!
Saturday June 20, 2015Fascinate-U Children's Museum
http://www.fascinate-u.com
12 pm - 4 pm
Model railroaders showcase their model trains twice a month. Upstairs. They usually give the kids a train whistle.
*Toys R Us Freebie
Get ready for colossal fun!
Sat., June 20, 12-2pm
at ANY Toys"R"Us store
Keep the dinosaurs INSIDE the park when you come in store to Make & Take a FREE Mini LEGO® Jurassic World Gate!
Sunday, 6/21/15
2201 Hull Road
Fayetteville, NC
Weymouth Woods
*The Water Engine and Mr. Happiness
2:00 pm
Performances held at FTCC's Cumberland Hall Auditorium; all performances are free and open to the public. Friday/Saturday performances at 7 p.m.; Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Questions may be directed to FTCC's Fine Arts Department at (910) 678-8295 or to johnsden@faytechcc.edu.
FTCC Cumberland Hall Auditorium2:00 pm
Performances held at FTCC's Cumberland Hall Auditorium; all performances are free and open to the public. Friday/Saturday performances at 7 p.m.; Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Questions may be directed to FTCC's Fine Arts Department at (910) 678-8295 or to johnsden@faytechcc.edu.
2201 Hull Road
Fayetteville, NC
*Father's Day Hike
3pm
Bring Dad and join the Park Ranger for a Father's Day hike through Weymouth Woods. We will talk about what we see along the way. Hike is approximately 2 miles. Bring bottled water, bug spray, and wear comfortable shoes.1024 Ft. Bragg Rd.
Southern Pines, NC
Friday, June 5, 2015
Free Things to Do in Fayetteville This Weekend
#FayettevilleNCFree
Jazz on the Lawn w/ Kia Walker
Friday, June 05, 2015
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beach Bash
Smith Lake
12-6 pm.
Saturday, June 06, 2015
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday Nature Hour
Saturday, June 06, 2015
10:00 am - 11:00 am
National Trails Day--Volunteer Event
Saturday, June 06, 2015
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Weymouth Woods
1024 Ft. Bragg Rd.
Southern Pines, NC
Fayetteville, NC 28306-3141
(910) 487-0440
6/5/2015 Friday
Jazz on the Lawn w/ Kia Walker
Friday, June 05, 2015
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cumberland United Methodist Church
2262 George Owen Road
2262 George Owen Road
Murder Mystery Theater
Headquarters Library
300 Maiden Lane
Must call to register
910-483-7727
6:30-8:30
Night at the Museum 2
Spring Lake Recreation and Parks
(910) 436-0011
7:30 pm
Enjoy a free family-friendly movie night. In case of rain, the viewing is moved indoors.
Night at the Museum 2
Spring Lake Recreation and Parks
(910) 436-0011
7:30 pm
Enjoy a free family-friendly movie night. In case of rain, the viewing is moved indoors.
6/6/15 Saturday
Beach Bash
Smith Lake
12-6 pm.
Great family fun with live music, door prizes,
Fayetteville Pet Fest
games, giveaways and free photo booth. Free admission.
Open to the public.
Murder Mystery Theater
Headquarters Library
300 Maiden Lane
Must call to register
910-483-7727
6:30-8:30
pet experts, vendors, competition
Saturday, June 06, 2015
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Naturally Unleashed 3035 Boone Trail
Nature Tales: Snow Bunnies
Stories for toddlers
Saturday, June 06, 2015
9:30 am
Cupcake Decorating for Beginners
Saturday, June 06, 2015
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bordeaux Branch Library
Saturday, June 06, 2015
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Naturally Unleashed 3035 Boone Trail
Nature Tales: Snow Bunnies
Stories for toddlers
Saturday, June 06, 2015
9:30 am
Cape Fear Botanical Gardens
Model Trains Display
upstairs at Fascinate-U Children's Museum
12pm
Saturday, June 06, 2015
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bordeaux Branch Library
Registration is required
910-424-4008
910-424-4008
Free Yoga and wellness lessons
Happiness Is YouSaturday, June 06, 2015
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kiwanis Recreation Center
352 Devers Street
Fayetteville, NC
352 Devers Street
Fayetteville, NC
Saturday, June 06, 2015
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Clark Park Nature Center
All ages
Saturday, June 06, 2015
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Weymouth Woods
1024 Ft. Bragg Rd.
Southern Pines, NC
Register to volunteer 910-692-2167
National Yo-Yo Day
Yo-yo clinic
Bring your own yo-yo
Age 8-18
12-1pm
West Regional Branch Library
7469 Century Circle Fayetteville, NC 28306-3141
(910) 487-0440
Call or visit to register
Wade, NC 283
Raven Rock
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Dump N' Go Truck
9:00 am
Ages 5-12
http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops?cm_sp=vanity-_-Kidsworkshops-_-DEC13
Wade Founders Day
10am-5pm
Parade at 10 a.m.
Cornhole, car show, children's rides and games
7128 Main St.Wade, NC 283
6/7/15 Sunday
Fayetteville Pet Fest
pet experts, vendors, competition
Saturday, June 06, 2015
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Naturally Unleashed 3035 Boone Trail
Saturday, June 06, 2015
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Naturally Unleashed 3035 Boone Trail
Tree and Plant ID Hike
Meet at the Picnic Shelter at 9:30 am for this ¾ mile hike.
Starts at: 9:30 AM
Meet at the Picnic Shelter at 9:30 am for this ¾ mile hike.
Starts at: 9:30 AM
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