The Ultimate Guide to Free Summer Fun: Free Online Summer Learning Programs

Check out these FREE online summer learning programs for Jacksonville kids!

Book-It Summer Online Reading Program – Kids who participate in the Book It! Pizza Hut’s Spark Your Greatness Summer Reading Challenge will be able to enjoy fun activities, play games, and have the chance to win some prizes. Cost: Free

REI Activity Journal – Looking for a way to get the kids outside and exploring this summer? Download this activity journal from REI and let the adventure begin. Cost: Free

Sylvan Book Adventure Reading Club – Sylvan Learning’s Book Adventure program is more than just a summer reading program because it goes on all year long. It’s a great way to motivate kids to read by earning prizes. Cost: Free

Become a Junior Ranger – Most people are familiar with the Junior Ranger programs available when you visit a park, but the National Park Service also offers several program booklets online. You complete the activities at home and then mail in your finished activities. A few weeks later your child will receive their very own Junior Ranger pin. Cost: Free

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge – Beginning May 8th, Scholastic has a summer reading challenge where kids read and then go online to record the minutes they’ve read this summer. They’ll also be able to take weekly challenges to earn rewards. Cost: Free

Maker Camp – Maker Camp is a free virtual summer camp that joins young inventors and artists from around the world in our Maker Camp Google Community to make awesome projects, go on epic virtual “field trips,” and meet the world’s coolest makers. Cost: Free

SYNC Summer Reading Program for Teens – SYNC has a summer reading program just for teens that will get them two free audio books every week this summer. Each week there will be a current young adult book as well as a classic title that teens will be able to download for free through the OverDrive app. Cost: Free

DIY – At DIY kids can be taught a new skill by other kids. They offer a safe online community for kids to discover new skills, meet friends who are geeks just like them, and be awesome. Cost: Free

JMB's Ultimate Guide to FREE Summer Fun!

Shannon Beckham
Shannon is a former Special Education Teacher turned SAHM to two great kids, Cole and Kiley. Originally from Miami, Shannon met her husband while they were both attending the University of Florida (Go Gators). They decided to put down roots in Jacksonville Beach, and are very much enjoying the laid back salt life.

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