Summer reading programs are a great way to encourage your child(ren) to continue reading throughout the summer.

Programs offer incentives of all kinds so check them out to find the one(s) your child is interested in.

Summer Reading Clubs/Incentives:

• Usborne Summer Reading Challenge - June 4 - July 29. Collect pledges, read and use 100% of pledges to purchase Usborne books. Bonus books equal to 25% of their pledges will be donated to needy families in our area, compliments of Usborne Books. Contact independent consultant: dbejclark at yahoo dot com
• Harris County Libraries- Begins June 4. Read 10 books and earn a certificate (Each library has different rewards. Check yours for specific details.)
• Barnes and Noble- Read 8 books and get a book for free as a reward
• Half Price Books- June 1st -July 31st. Kids ages 14 and under. Fine print here.
• Fort Bend Libraries- May 29 - July 28. Theme: "Get a Clue at the Library". Rewards include: 5 books - Bookmark, 10 books - Pencil, 15 books - Certificate, 20 books - Reading Trophy
• Houston Public Libraries- June 1-August 1. Theme: "Summer Strikes Back". 10 books- free book, 20 books- free book and one voucher for a free ticket to a Houston Astros game (children K-12), and a coupon for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
• Katy Budget Books- 2450 Fry Road, Houston, TX 77084. Call: 281. 578.7770. Summer Children's Program every Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am beginning on June 4th.
• Scholastic- When kids log their reading minutes, they help their schools as they participate in the Read For World Record Challenge!
• Sylvan Learning Centers- "Book Adventure". Read books, take an online quiz to earn points, redeem the points for printable prizes.
• HEB Buddy Reading Program- read 10 books and receive a t-shirt, certificate, and 20 point sticker
• BookWorm Shop- 22764 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX. Reading Clubs available. Call to join: 281-693-READ
• Chuck E Cheese's- Print out and record reading on Reading Calendar (2 weeks) and get 10 free tokens with food purchase.
• Book It!: Read 5 books, grades K-6, and be entered to win a summer prize package. June 15th - August 15th

Reading Fun:

Try having a "Reading Camp Out" with your children this summer. Set up a tent (inside with AC would probably be best in Katy), tell stories, read stories, have camp type food and snacks, use flashlights, etc. Get other fun, family friendly reading ideas here.

Do you know of another summer reading program? Leave a comment and let us know.

The Children’s Museum of Houston vows to wow during its 2012 Summer of Fun!

From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, CMH will open its doors 7 days a week to uphold YOUR right to fun.

A dedicated daily itinerary including courtyard games and dance party, along with weekly themes, special guests and live performances combined with exhilarating exhibits and tantalizing activities await you this summer at “America’s No. 1 children’s museum.”
 

A KID’S RIGHT TO FUN

CMH makes a sincere plea to parents to make their children's fun possible no matter the hurdles.

It is a human need and a human right for their children to have fun.  And since summer doesn’t last forever and kids grow up so fast, they have got to make this one count!

This is their time!  Pack an entire summer of fun at CMH without breaking the bank.

DON’T MISS:

• May 26, Instructables® - Made in Your Mind Exhibit Opening
• June 14 – 20, Geek Week
• June 30, Superman’s Birthday
• July 4, Kidpendence Day
• July 5 – 11, Dog Days of Summer
• July 15, National Ice Cream Day
• August 2 – 8, MindFest™
• August 9 – 15, DIY WonderWeek

May 2012 Cause – Hunger – Mission Centers of Houston

Mission Centers of Houston has 4 locations. MCH is comprised of: Fletcher Mission Center, Gano Mission Center, Joy Fellowship Center and the Mildred McWhorter Missionary Building.

Mission Centers of Houston serve impoverished communities in the inner city of Houston, TX by providing for the physical and spiritual needs of people. Ministries include: Food and Clothing Distribution, Kids’ Clubs, Preteen & Teen Clubs, Senior Adult Ministry, E.S.L. Classes and more!