July/August, 2015 – Summer Fun

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July/August, 2015 – Summer Camps and More Summer Fun!  

By Krista Martinelli and Shawn Thompson

Advertising Rep Shawn Thompson and Editor Krista Martinelli of AroundWellington.com at the Coupon Swap. Photo by Christine Rose.
Advertising Rep Shawn Thompson and Editor Krista Martinelli of AroundWellington.com. Photo by Christine Rose.

 

Are you in need of a fun summer camp for your kids?  We have some great options from our advertisers with AroundWellington.com.  Click on their sites below to see what they have to offer this summer!  Tell ‘em you found it on AroundWellington! 

 

A Few Great Camps!

Bright Horizons (753-9140)

Bootz Culture Camp (290-2753)

Lake Worth Playhouse (586-6410)

Joey’s Outback Adventures (204-4554)

Planet Kids at Wellington (434-9098)

Picasso’s Paint-Your-Own Pottery (439-4000)

Resource Depot (882-0090)

South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (832-1988)

Standing Ovation Performing Arts (734-0187)

That’s Dancing (642-9677)

Village Music (798-5334)

Fun at Village Music Camp, where kids learn two new instruments (and the history of that instrument) per day

Fun at Village Music Camp, where kids learn two new instruments (and the history of that instrument) per day

 

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Looking for free and cheap fun stuff to do with the kids this summer?

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Here’s a great FREEBIE for the summertime – KidsBowlFree.com. Just sign up your kids and you get coupons for FREE bowling emailed to you each week.

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Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics

From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, “I built it!”, our Build and Grow kid’s clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Bring the kids into any Lowe’s store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.

Certain Saturdays at 10 a.m.  (Visit their website for more info).

Sign up at http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com   

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Home Depot Kids Workshops

 

Build. Learn. Create. Designed for children ages 5-12 – FREE.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. This fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and achievement pin.

First Saturday of every month

For more information call (561) 793-7048

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Norton Museum of Art

 

Palm Beach county residents get free admission to the entire museum (proof of residency) on the first Saturday of every month.

FREE Admission for Florida School Teachers and Administrators.

West Palm Beach residents receive FREE admission every Saturday.

Visit http://www.norton.org for more information

(561) 832-5196

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Farmer’s Daughter Garden Center

 

Come check out the chickens, ducks, a goat, Red the dwarf mule, George the pig, Bubba the giant cat, and five turkeys. Enjoy the beautiful selection of flowers, trees, mulch, produce and fresh eggs.  Step inside the air conditioned building and purchase a delicious smoothie!

13415 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee  (561) 790-4222

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Revolutions Bowling at City Place

 Kids bowl 2 free games 4 p.m. – close on Monday nights all summer

    477 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
    (561) 203-6188 
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Regal Summer Movie Express

 

During festival, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for 9 weeks.  Royal Palm Beach Stadium 18

1003 State Rd. 7, Royal Palm Beach

(561)795-0288

 

http://www.regmovies.com/Summer-Movie-Express

 

Movies at Wellington

 

A 10 Week Series of fun surprise and activities with great movies!  (See schedule below)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 10 a.m. & noon

Series Tickets $5 for all 10 weeks!

$4 popcorn & soft drink combo

13881 Wellington Trace  (561) 792-7334

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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Kid’s Tour

 

 Kids can be a chef for a day!  Get a tour of the restaurant, find out how the food is made and then make your own pizzas!  A drink and dessert is included and costs approximately$10 per child.  Call and ask for a manager 3 weeks ahead of time to schedule your group.

The Mall of Wellington (561)793-1601 (Tues., Wed. or Sun. at 9:30 a.m.)

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Wellington Amphitheater

 

Various free events!  Listen to local musicians, see a car show, watch a movie or laugh out loud with a comedy act. Bring your own seating.

12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington

To see the summer schedule visit http://www.wellingtonfl.gov

(Under Events)

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Summer Reading Programs

 

Programs like these are a great way to encourage our children to continue reading throughout the summer months!

All Palm Beach county library locations have reading programs.  Kids will receive a free ticket to a Roger Dean stadium game, end of summer reading program party and a chance to win free goodie baskets!

Visithttp://www.pbclibrary.orgfor more information

Wellington Library: (561)790-6070 / Royal Palm Library: (561) 790-6030

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TD Bank Summer Reading Program

 

Reading literally pays off: Complete 10 books and $10 is added to a new or existing Young Saver bank account.

12280 South Shore Blvd., Wellington   (561)227-2001

Visit http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading for more information

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Barnes &  Noble Summer Reading Program

 

Barnes and Noble is having a Summer Reading Program again this year and your kids have a chance to earn a FREE Book. All you have to do is download the Reading Journal and read 8 books that you record in the journal. There is a list of free books the kids can choose from when they return the completed form this summer! See your local Barnes and Noble or their website  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreadingfor details.

Local store (Wellington): (561)792-1292

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Here is some more information about other Summer Reading Programs:

http://savingdollarsandsense.com/free-summer-reading-programs/

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July/August, 2015 – Kids Eat FREE

Compiled by Shawn Thompson

Kids Eat FREE! This is your one-stop source for your favorite restaurants around town where your kids can eat free!  All restaurants listed offer one free child meal (10 and under – some are 12 and under) per adult entrée purchased unless specified (drink offers vary).  Since most places change their kids eat free promotions from time to time, please call ahead to make sure the offer is still good.

Shawn Thompson

If you have a favorite restaurant that offers a freebie meal not listed, please feel free to share!

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MONDAY

Brass Ring Pub   10998 Okeechobee Blvd., RPB  (561)296-4563

After 5 p.m. – drink included

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille  10880 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (561)798-6227

All day – drink included (2 kids per adult w/ $8 meal)

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TUESDAY

Alabama Joe’s 6316 Lantana Rd. #45 Pinewood Square, Lantana (561)963-3393

All day – drink included

Denny’s  300 Civic Way, RPB  (561)793-7050

From 4-10 p.m.  – no drink included (2 kids per one adult meal)

Shane’s Rib Shack  11051 Southern Blvd., RPB (561) 333-7427

All Day – drink included

Bru’s Room  11111 Southern Blvd., RPB  (561)790-2771

From 5-9 p.m. – drink included, (Thursdays 1/2 off)

Hurricane Grill & Wings  11071 Southern Blvd, RPB  (561)753-4868

All Day – drink included

Hurricane Grill & Wings  4075 State Rd. 7 (441), Lake Worth  (561)318-6107

All Day – drink included

Rosalita’s Tex Mex Grill  5949 S. Congress Ave., Atlantis – corner of Lantana & Congress (561)964-5747

After 5 p.m. – drink includedCaptain Cartoon, aka Dick Culpa, does FREE kids’ caricatures at Rosalita’s on Tuesday nights! Check out his website too.

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 WEDNESDAY

Moe’s Southwest Grill  2605 St. Rd. 7, Bay 410   (561)792-5712

After 5 p.m. – drink, cookie + chips included

Duffy’s  11935 Southern Blvd., RPB   (561)792-4045

All day – drink included

Tequila Cancun  2202 Jog Rd., Greenacres (561) 641-5100
Kids Eat FREE with adult meal purchase

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THURSDAY

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille  10880 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (561)798-6227

All day – drink included (2 kids per adult w/ $8 meal)

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FRIDAY

See Everyday section

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SATURDAY

Steak ’n Shake   133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB  (561)333-6474

All day – drink included

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SUNDAY

Steak ’n Shake  133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB (561) 333-6474

All day – drink included

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EVERYDAY (and Almost Everyday)

Butterfields Southern Café  1145 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., RPB  (561)792-8723.  (Monday thru Saturday.  Restaurant closes on Sundays at 3pm).

4-8 p.m. every day – no drink included

The Original Pancake House    105 South State Rd. 7, RPB  (561)296-0878

Until 2 p.m. Mon. – Friday – drink included

 

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Shawn Thompson is a local Wellington Mom and has two children, Aaron and Audrey.  She enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools, attending their activities, working for a polo player, working for AroundWellington.com, plus taking evening walks with her family. Please e-mail her any free deals you find and would like to have included to shawn.srt@gmail.com

Krista Martinelli is the editor of AroundWellington.com, which has been in business for 9 years, and the mother of two kids, who have been around for about the same amount of time.  She loves finding fun and FREE things to do with her kids for the summer Around Wellington!