Make sure to keep your kids reading this summer. For some added incentive here is a list of FREE Summer Reading Programs…
Barnes & Noble – This summer reading program through Barnes & Noble gives your child the ability to earn a FREE book after reading 8 books and keeping track of them in a reading log.
Book Adventure – Sylvan offers this FREE reading incentive program. Your child reads books and then takes a simple quiz to make sure they understood what they read. The quiz is usually about 10 questions long. They earn points based on how much they remember from reading the book. There are hundreds of books to choose from in all reading levels. Once they have earned enough points they can trade them in for prizes.
Chuck E. Cheese – Earn 10 FREE tokens every time your child reads for 2 weeks in a row. Just fill out the form and bring it in to claim your free tokens. (A food purchase is required.)
Half Price Books – Kids ages 14 and under can earn a $5 Gift Card for reading just 15 minutes each day. Once they reach 300 minutes your child can turn in their completed reading log to get their $5 HPB Back-to-School Bucks.
Showcase Cinemas Bookworm Wednesdays – Your child can earn a FREE movie ticket from National Amusements Theaters when they read a book and present a book report to the box office.
PBS Kids Summer Reading Challenge – This FREE six week reading program starts June 18 and includes free TV show downloads, book suggestions, discounts and a chance for your kids to win daily prizes (including $1000!).
Scholastic Summer Challenge - Log your reading minutes at the Scholastic site and your child will be able to participate in a World Record challenge as well as earn prizes. You can also download a FREE Summer Reading app from Scholastic.
TD Bank Summer Reading Program – Read 10 books and write them down on their Summer Reading Form. When you turn it in your child will get $10 added to their Young Saver Account FREE!
Local Public Library – Don’t forget to check with your local libraries to find out if they’re offering programs this summer.
UTAH PROGRAMS:
Salt Lake County Summer Reading: Salt Lake County offers an extensive summer reading program for the entire family. The library system is offering a big summer reading kickoff celebration on Saturday, June 2 in West Jordan. Those who finish the program will receive a free book or a $5 fine waiver.
Salt Lake City Library Summer Reading: Kids can mark down their summer reading with their Summer Reading Tracker, available at all City Library locations and earn fun prizes every month. There are even reading trackers for the tiniest readers! There will also be lots fun events at libraries throughout the city all summer long. The kickoff event is Saturday, June 9.
Utah State Fair Read and Win: Children ages 6-12 who read 10 books and fill out & mail the reading record form (print it from their site) can get a FREE ticket to the Utah State Fair in September and a voucher for one free carnival ride and a small lemonade.
Governor’s Reading Challenge: When children read and track their reading throughout the summer with the printable Family Progress Card and send it in they’ll receive a certificate from the Governor. Currently they still only have 2011′s info posted, but they should post information about 2012′s program soon.
Dream Big: Read/Provo: Provo City Library has a summer reading program with prizes, events and an end-of-summer party.
Dream Big: Read/Tooele: Tooele City Library has a summer reading program with events, activities and rewards.
Davis County Fair Read and Win: Children can earn a free carnival ride or cotton candy at the Davis County Fair by reading 10 books before the fair starts. The fair runs August 15-18.
Some of these programs are limited to certain regions so you’ll want to check for locations in your area and verify that they are participating. Let us know if you know of any others that we don’t have listed here.
Thanks Mamas on a Dime!
