Since we have moved to the Columbus area I have found so many things to do with my kids. To the point where, we really don't have time to do it all. So, as I look at the things we could do before school "starts" I thought I would share them with everyone in the area.
Groveport
Groveport is a great part of town in that there is so much to do with your kids, any age and just about any day of the week. From the aquatic center at the Groveport Recreation Center to the bike trails, there is no reason for a kid to be bored. The city also has a ton of free activities that are indoors for kids of all ages. I pulled out what I think are the most interesting but more can be found here.
KidsFest and Shredit - this is like a back-to-school, meet-a-cop, touch-a-truck all wrapped into one. Kids and parents can come to the Groveport Park from 9am-12pm on August 8, 2015 for all of the fun.
Kids Night Out - parents can drop their kids ages 6-11 at the recreation center on Fridays throughout the summer from 5:30-8:00 pm. The cost is only $10 for non residents ($8 if you live in Groveport) and your kids will be fed and worn out ready for bed when you come pick them up!
Homeschool Water Fun, Swim Time and Gym - For $25/session homeschool families can work in your Physical Ed at the Groveport Recreation Center. There are sections for kids 4-18 years old.
Preschool Programs - Grow with me, Rock'n'Rollers and Preschool Picasso. Tuesday through Friday Preschoolers can attend one hour classes each day for free.
Columbus Crew
Kick out of Reading Challenge read for 90 minute (the length of a professional soccer game) and receive a FREE ticket to the September 6 Columbus Crew game. This is actually a really great deal because usually when they give away a free ticket it is to individual players (then I have to buy tickets for the rest of my family) with this program I will have free tickets for all of my kids and will only have to buy tickets for my hubby and me.
Easton
Movies by Moonlight - Tuesday nights at dusk bring your little ones and a blanket to Easton. The next couple of movies look like good ones Cinderella, Harry Potter and Big Hero Six.
Superhero Day - Come dressed as your favorite superhero. Games and superhero fun for heroes of all ages. Fenlon Square - August 8, 2015 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Scioto Mile
FountainSide Urban Adventures - We haven't done this yet because of the rain but al summer long the Bicentennial Park will be filled with fun free activities for the whole family. Next week on July 29 little ones can do hands on activities and enjoy snacks on the fountain from 11:30-1:30.
Columbus Recreation Parks and Recreation
We have spent a lot of time this summer at different recreation centers. Our favorites are Whetstone and Schiller Recreation Centers. We have enjoyed tennis, golf, garden, pottery and fishing programs. There is only one week left for the summer programs but in a couple of weeks registration for fall programs will begin and I suggest everyone check out the programming. We were told at Schiller that if we wanted to try out a sports program we could come for the last week (everything but archery, which makes sense).
Slate Run Farm
Slate Run Farm is a part of Metro Parks and like the other Metro Park locations has a ton of youth and adult programs. Below are a couple of fun ones I found interesting but you can see all of the upcoming events for Metro Parks here.
Crafts for Kids - July 31 from 10:30-12:00 kids can complete a craft to take home. The neat thing about these crafts are they won't use any new fangled glue sticks or plastics. I'm interested to see what they come up with.
A hunting we will go - For the next couple of weeks kids can pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and learn while having fun on the farm.
Cheers and Chores - I really like this one. Kids can see what kind of chores kids had to do in the 1800's. Hopefully this will stop my kids from telling me how mean I am all of the time. It looks like this one has a waiting list - sounds like other moms were thinking the same thing!
These are just a few of the programs that I've come across. If you have others to add feel free to send me a comment. I might add some more as I come across them.
