OC Summer Reading & Fun Free National Programs!

It’s time to start to fill up your summer calendar, especially since we all know that bored kids mean HORRIBLE kids.  So, if you are anything like me than you will be looking for cheap or free programs since money doesn’t grow on trees (my husband reminds me of this weekly). 

So, I started to compile a list of programs that can help keep those crazy kids entertained without draining your savings account:

Local Library Summer Reading Programs

Aliso Viejo

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?b=Aliso%20Viejo&m=7

Anaheim

http://www2.anaheim.net/images/default/docs/library/Current_news.pdf

Brea

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?id=8282

Buena Park

http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/pdf/Summer2012.pdf

Costa Mesa

http://www.ocregister.com/news/library-359918-mesa-kids.html

Cypress

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/OC%20Public%20Libraries/Library%20Locator/Cypress

Dana Point

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?b=Dana%20Point&m=7

Fountain Valley

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?b=Fountain%20Valley&m=7

Fullerton

http://fullertonlibrary.org/kids-zone/

Garden Grove

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?id=8487

Huntington Beach

http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/Government/Departments/Library/summer_reading_program/srp.cfm

Irvine

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?b=Irvine%20University%20Park  (University Park Library)

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/OC%20Public%20Libraries/Library%20Locator/Irvine%20Heritage%20Park (Heritage Park Library)
http://web.ocpl.org/events/?b=Irvine%20Katie%20Wheeler (Katie Wheeler Library)

La Habra

http://www.lhj90631.com/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=1334&year=2012&month=6&day=18&Itemid=55

La Palma

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?b=La%20Palma

Laguna Beach

http://www.friendsofthelagunabeachlibrary.org/childrenschapter.html

Laguna Hills

http://www.ci.laguna-hills.ca.us/documents/CSPortionFINALSummer2012.pdf

Laguna Niguel

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/OC%20Public%20Libraries/Library%20Locator/Laguna%20Niguel

Lake Forest

http://www.svusd.org/nonprofit/flyers/1272.pdf

Los Alamitos

http://www.leepta.org/uploads/Library_-_Summer_Reading_Program_2012.pdf

Mission Viejo

http://cityofmissionviejo.org/library/SummerRead.aspx?id=18609

Newport Beach

http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org/srp

Orange

http://www.cityoforange.org/depts/library/childrens_services/summer_reading_club_2012/default.asp#srctop

Placentia

http://www.placentialibrary.org/

Rancho Santa Margarita

http://rsmchildrenslibrary.blogspot.com/p/fall-programs.html

San Clemente

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/OC%20Public%20Libraries/Library%20Locator/San%20Clemente

San Juan Capistrano

http://sanjuancapistrano.patch.com/events/summer-reading-program-lego-day

Santa Ana

https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=bzllOXJlcGY1cG4zbGhjN240ZjA5N201NjBfMjAxMjA2MjMgN3Yxa2lzOXQzbm1kbDIyMmNrMnU5bDQ2YTRAZw&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&pli=1&sf=true&output=xml

Stanton

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?b=Stanton&m=7

Tustin

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?b=Tustin&m=7

Villa Park

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?b=Villa%20Park&m=7

Westminster

http://web.ocpl.org/events/?b=Westminster&m=7

Yorba Linda

http://www.ylpl.lib.ca.us/kids/cs_fridge_su12.pdf

I also found a general calendar where you can look by the date and see what all the local libraries are doing that day (not by city):
http://web.ocpl.org/events/?c=SummerReading


OC Fair Reading Program

Read & Ride

            Read 2 books for 3 carnival rides (age 5-11)

            Here is the form to fill out (submit it to the Information Booth @ Centennial Farm):
            http://www.ocfair.com/2012/docs/2012Read&RideForm.pdf

Here are some other National Reading Programs:

Apple Camp

kids ages 8-12 learn to use iMovie at an Apple retail store workshop over the course of three days.

http://www.apple.com/retail/camp/notify.html

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading

Read 8 books and submit Reading Journal for a free book from selected list. Form has choices for grades 1-6.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com

Book Adventure

Free reading program from Sylvan Learning.

http://www.bookadventure.com/home.aspx

Books a Million

summer reading program - free Dr. Seuss insulated lunch bag for participating kids, while supplies last. See store for details.

Chuck. E. Cheese

Reading Rewards Calendar - Redeem certificate for 10 FREE tokens. Limit 1 free token offer per child, per day. Only at participating locations.

http://www.chuckecheese.com/promotions/pdf/CECRewardCal_READING_2012.pdf

Free Bowling at AMF Centers

Receive a weekly voucher for 2 free games/child/day for kids 15 & under thru 9/3, based on lane availability. Shoe rental not included.

https://freebowling.amf.com/

Half Price Books

Kids that are 14 yrs. and under can earn a $5 GC each month for reading 15 min/day in June and July.

http://www.hpb.com/community/fyb/started/

Kidgits

$5 to join for the summer- activities at local malls

http://www.simon.com/kidgits/#/home

Kids Bowl Free

Kids within age limits specified by participating bowling centers can receive 2 free games a day, all summer long.

http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/

National Amusements Theaters
Bookworm Wednesdays - During the summer, kids can get free admission to a kids movie on Wednesday at participating Cinema de Lux, Showcase, or Multiplex cinemas by submitting a book report. (Accompanying parents or guardians and children under six years of age receive free admission and do not need to submit a book report.)

http://www.showcasecinemas.com

PBS Kids iVillage

Summer Reading Challenge - Six week reading program/challenge starting June 18. Daily sweepstakes.

http://www.ivillage.com/challenges/summerreading/signup

Pizza Hut

Local Pizza Hut restaurants may choose to partner with the library to offer the Book-It certificates during the summer. Call your local Pizza Hut to see if they will participate - they can call BookIt for details: 1-800-426-6548.

http://bookitprogram.com/SummerBreak/default.html

Pottery Barn Kids Summer Reading Challenge

Read all of the books on one of their lists and receive a free book + a chance at a backpack full of books.

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/desig...challenge.html

Scholastic Summer Challenge

Kids can log their reading time to win virtual rewards like book & audio chapters and virtual badges and sign up for periodic sweepstakes for Scholastic prizes.

http://www.scholastic.com/summer/

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