15+ Free Summer Programs For Kids

I remember when my son was younger I would plan ahead to avoid summer boredom.

We used to go to our local library, waterpark and zoo. These programs are fun options too!

National Geographic’s Summer Programs

The Planet Possible Family Challenge is a great way to make sure there’s minimal summer brain drain. This series of projects and crafts from National Geographic hopes to inspire families to get outside, explore the habitats that surround us, and empower kids to understand why it’s so important to protect them. Each challenge has three steps:

Cost: National Geographic Premium With Disney+ is $10.99 a month. You get access to Disney+ in addition to a digital subscription to National Geographic.

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Check out the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program. Print out the Summer Reading Journal and have your kids write down which books they’ve read and why they liked them. Once they’ve read eight books, bring the completed journal to your local Barnes & Noble between July 1 and August 31 to get a free book.