Things to Do with Grandkids

i see you are in levittown... have you ever been to the movies on the hill on friday night? it's on the hill behind the fire station, near the Hulmville Inn. I just looked for a schedule online and can't find one yet, but that could be fun.

there are also free family movies at regency theaters on tuesday and wed mornings at 10am.... including High school musical, and others that kids that age would like.

Go to kidsbowlfree.com and you can sign them each up for 2 free games of bowling every day for the summer at Bristol Lanes

go to the park, bike ride, set up a pool

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Here are some activities I am doing with my kids this summer...

For kids who like to bowl sign them up at Kids Bowl Free - Kids can bowl 2 games per day all summer for free at participating bowling centers. You pay for shoe rental. You also have the option of purchasing a pass for $25 that buys 4 adults in your household (or kids over the age limit which I think is 15) 2 games of bowling per day for the summer. Again you pay for shoe rental. Here is the link for more info and to register. Registration is free. http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/

Check out your local library for their summer reading program. They usually offer incentives/prizes for reading and have a host of fun programs for all ages.

Many churches are offering VBS at this time of year. They are usually free or low cost.

Check your area for children's theater groups. My town and the local county park each have children's performances for $2-$5 per ticket.

County and city parks often have free concerts and movies in the summertime.

Firehalls and churches have summer carnivals.

See if there is a Relay for Life in your area. This is an event/fudnraiser for the American Cancer Society. Teams walk a track to raise money and awareness for cancer. The public is invited to cheer on the participants, play games, eat treats, and enjoy the entertainment. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=16857

Michael's periodically offers free or low cost workshops for kids. http://www.theknackkids.com/EventView/Code/ev0017.aspx

Half Price Books has a summer reading program in which kids can earn a $3 shopping card every week until the end of July by simply logging 15 minutes of reading for 5 days every week. http://www.halfpricebooks.com/feed_your_brain.html

Though it will initially cost some money, maybe purchase a membership to a local zoo, museum, or other entertainment venue. Where I live there are 4 related museums that we can visit by purchasing one membership. It saves us a ton of money in the long run.

Other ideas - crafts, put on a talent show, start a family book club, choose a volunteer project.

Have fun!

Hmmmmmmm 7-12 that a little out of my experience range.

You might check to see if the movie theater near you offers 10 am kids movies for super cheap or even free in the summer.

Look for Vacation Bible Schools in your area.

Some stores like Micheals Arts and Crafts, Lowes and Home Depot offer short little classes for kids. LIke at Micheals, they supplied the beads, key ring and fishing wire and my kids could make a personalized Key Chain. Lowes I think for $8 or less will give you the supplies and let you use tools to make a bird house.

Girls that age would probably love to learn to knit or crochet, There are tons of books you can get from the library. Our library even has a free summer reading program for kids that age where they earn prizes for just checking out the books. Gosh i bet there are tons of fun craft type activities, I liked Origami at this age, craft foam is always fun, scrapbooking,lanyards, etc Google kids crafts and search the web for things that your kids might like.

That reminds me,I bet books stores, like barnes and noble, borders, half-priced books might have reading programs too where they can earn prizes or more books. Just call and ask.

Check out all your local parks and vote on which ones are the funnest, the shadiest on a hot day, the cleanest etc.

HAve a summer fashion show, and go through their closets and get rid of clothes that don't fit.

Have them plan a meal and cook it with supervision. Mix up a new dessert.

Have a yard sale, have a lemonade stand. Make a fort in the back yard, Let them play and come up with some fun things to do.

last thing, check out www.flylady.net for ideas for CampGonnaWannaFly it's ideas for things for families to do during the summer that helps to build routines for maintaining a clean and funcioning home.

Have a Super Fun Summer, and God Bless you for showing your love to these girls.

Not sure what area you live in.

Pools - public or backyard
Libraries - offer mostly free activities and events including movies, crafts, etc.
Nature - Wildwood Sanctuary, free walking trails and nature center
Movies - Regal theatres showing free summer movies
Backyard camping - they don't have to stay out all night, but can stay out a while with flashlights and their sleeping bags.

Check out Harrisburg PA Chat. Loaded with area events and happenings, many are free and cheap. Offering stuff within a 2 hour drive of Harrisburg:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HarrisburgPAChat

K. B
mom to 5 including triplets

C.,
Now this one is SIMPLE. I am a grammy . I grew up in large family , broke .
GO OUTSIDE
hulahoop , double dutch [ jump rope] , bikes for everyone [cheap at yard sales etc] , walking , creekes, read books under a weeping willow tree, barbie for the younger ones , chalk, mud pies, slip slide, make tents add flash lights sleep out doors [ rain or shine] , if allowed internet ...: go to disney.com for age app. games ., real board games LIFE, MONOPOLY,CHECKERS, CHESS,
[ in your closet] , zoo [ trexler game ] , make a cake, peel potatoes, teach the girls fun .
TIME is the BEST thing to give a child of any age !!!!!
a grammy

You received some great ideas!

Also, if you are in the Philly area, go to GoPhilly.com and sign up for the newsletter. There sometimes are free events, and you also can look for free attractions.

Have a fun summer!

check local movie theatres some run 10 am kids movie free.

how long are they gonna be here?

set up sprinkler

VBS

Volunteer somewhere with them one day a week! It benefits everyone :0)