It's September so...the year is basically over, right?

I have a Fall birthday, the Holidays are coming, and so is cooler weather. There are many reasons to enjoy this wonderful season and hopefully some of the events below can be added to your list.

Feeding the fish at Bass Pro in Katy

Also, I know we are in Houston so Fall will either last 32 minutes, or just won't happen-- but I'm okay with that! Ill have my boots and leggings ready, so I can enjoy those 32 minutes properly :)

Speaking of enjoying, if you are ready for Holidays to begin, don't rush too fast-- take a look at these wonderful family friendly events that are happening in September!

• If you are looking for something to do on Labor Day the Houston Zoo is open for Chill Out at the Zoo until 8pm, so avoid the crowds and the sun and come late! Remember if your family receives state assistance, you may be eligible for a discounted ticket for all member in your group. 

• · Houston Restaurant Week is a great way for you to try some fancy schmancy restaurants for cheap--- I found this link ( from Houstons Mom's Blog)with Restaurants that are kid friendly   HMB’s curated list of family-friendly option

•  I love trying new things with my son, so we have done a lot together, but this is TOTALLY new for even me. Free Flamenco Dance classes for kids is being offered on September 5 at MECA at 6 pm. Try it out and hit up one of the Restaurant Week spots with your little one for dinner.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-flamenco-dancing-lesson-for-kids-by-undebel-flamenco-at-meca-houston-tickets-49522981571?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

• Remember that you can always go to the Houston Public Library and check out their flip kits to receive a pass for 4 to the Childrens Discovery Center and Children's Museums. These flipkits are amazing ways to enhance literacy and numeracy skills with your young learners-- and their FREE with a library card!  Here’s a list of what going on in September:
  https://www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org/event/read-like-a-boss-ww

• If you are near the Katy area on September 8th stop by their Craft Show for a look at homemade and one of a kind goods. Great way to get started on Christmas shopping early, and admission is free for the whole family. 

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  Igbo Lessons for Kids + Stem follow me @urbankidinthecity for more information

  If you've never been to Blessington Farms, you need to pack up your bags and stop reading this blog and GO NOW! It's Amazing-- the things you dreamt about doing as a kid...well for me.. They have hay rides, jumbo slides ( for all ages-- yes adults to!), food, face painting, berry and pumpkin picking and so much more. I went a few years ago with my son, and he still remembers every detail!  

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  Chick Fil A has great chicken, but they also have great family events. This month they are sponsoring a painting with Mommy (I'm sure dads are invited too) for free. They are also having a Pajama Party at the Higway 6 and Bellaire location. You do need to sign up, and if this location is not in your area-- all Chick Fil A's have family nights. So find the one nearest you and sign up for their events. 

• I am REALLY looking forward to this event. STEM is everything know, and my son is obsessed with Science-- I can't wait to take him to Idea Labs for their STEM and Coding session for kids-- if you don't know what Coding is you need to bring your kids here #takeitfromateacher  AND it's only $15 for a 2 hour session with a take home activity. Here's the link:  Open Lab at Idea Lab Kid
  
  
  

The next two events are for Mental Health/Breast Cancer Awarness, but are open for all kids and families. 

• If you want your child to learn about healthy self defense techniques or if you are a cancer survivor, or deal with mental health issues then these events are for you. So often we forget to take care of our whole self. These are events that allow you to do that in a safe, family friendly and fun way

                                           Family Fun Day for Breast Cancer Awarness

Free Self Defense Class for Kids

Bass Pro Labor Day Family Event 

Last but not least, Houston Playhouse on the Praire puts on a wonderful performance each month at Prohibition Theater. The show is very interactive and family friendly. By family friendly I mean there's cupcakes and arts and crafts before the show, and mimosas for the big people during the show. Kids get called up to participate in the show and also get a chance to meet the cast after the performance is over. This month they are showing Peter Pan, so bring your Tinkerbells and Lost Boys and enjoy the show. 

Something for the teachers and homeschool mommies:

Katy Budget Books Monthly Event

Katy Budget books offers monthly STEM and Author events for your kids. They also have DEEPLY discounted used books in good shape to help you build your classroom library!

Back to School time doesn't mean the fun has to end!

The Houston’s Black Business Expo is having their annual event and it will be great. This event is open to all families of all backgrounds who are open to supporting the growth and success of small businesses in the city of Houston.

A lot of my events are targeted to younger kids, but this month I wanted to expand a bit and share some events that are specifically for teenagers. Here you will find 5 events that offer:

-          Mentoring

-          Free Health Screens

-          Backpacks and School Supplies

-          Free food!

All of these Back to School Events are free and I found them doing a quick search on Eventbrite, so check them out and find the one closest to you!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-block-party-tickets-48049298746?aff=erelexpmlt

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-broomball-tickets-48038213590?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-young-ladies-brunch-tickets-47147957811?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teen-houston-back-to-school-fun-festival-tickets-47580438372?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

UIU Youth Mentoring Event- If your kids are interested in learning more about their culture then check out this mentoring event for kids 13-18. Click on the picture to sign up on Eventbrite!

For kids of all ages the Mayor’s Office sponsors a yearly event to help underprivileged families get the support they need to get back in step for the school year. You must preregister to attend the event: http://www.houstontx.gov/btsf/

I know most parents are ready for that big yellow bus to come swinging around the corner like a chariot from Heaven bringing sweet glory—but if you’re not ready to let go of the fun moments you have had with your kiddos, I’ve got you covered. Sometimes we think that when school starts we are back to the hustle and grind of life, but remember kids need mental breaks as much as we do.  If you try to make the breaks consistent and even allow them to earn the fun happenings around our city it will give you and your kids something to look forward to.  Here’s what the lovely city of Houston has to look forward to in August:

Every Saturday at Discovery Green the City of Houston and the Houston Arts Alliance sponsor free Writing Workshops for kids. Class sizes are limited so get there as close to 10 as possible. Click here for more information. https://houstonlibrary.org/location/hpl-express-discovery-green

The Houston Public Library (Alief Location) also has free beginner guitar classes for teens and tweens. Check out this link for exact times, and other events at the Houston Public Library

Astros Game and Astros Buddies Parade 

By August, we pray that the mosquitioes and the heat will be gone! Which means we can enjoy some of the outdoor events that our friends up North talk about. Like the Bellaire Nature Conservatory has a Tree ID walk, Bird Survey and Nature Storytime that happen on the weekends or in the late afternoon during the week. https://naturediscoverycenter.org/events-calendar/

Children ages 10 and older can enjoy free admission to the Holocaust Museum every Sunday during the month of August. If you have younger kids, you may want to think twice about bringing them due to the sensitivity of the museum.

If you are in the Sugar Land Area, try visiting the Sugar Land Farmers Market to get some fresh snacks for your weekly lunch menu on August 25^th from 9 am to 1pm. The Market is located at Imperial Recreation Center (Parking Lot)

234 Matlage Way Sugar Land, TX 77498

The Fort Bend Discovery Center ( Children’s Museum) is hosting a sensory friendly hour on August 16^th. The Museum will be less crowded and there will be people on hand to discuss how to identify Autism at its early stages.

On August 11^th PJ Mask and the Crew will be at the Children’s Museum and you will be able to see them with your admission ticket. Remember that you can get free tickets to the Musuem by using the Houston Public Library Flip Kits at home with your kids.

Last but not least-- try celebrating instead of dreading back to school by going to the Back to School Splash Bash 

Free Fun to Finish off the Summer!

If you're a teacher, I'm sure you are dodging the dreaded return to school question like a ball in gym class--but parents...But Parents!  Parents were ready to drop their kids off the day after the last day of school!

Houston Museum of Natural Science

We used our HPL discount passes!

Either way, here are some ways to enjoy the last days of Summer with your kiddos!

First of all frequently check Groupon for discounted tickets to fun events. This is a year long tip, but they have quite a few discounts going for museums, games, and even amusement parks.
Zoo Tickets are 25% off

35% off tickets to Track 21 which has Go Karts, Laser Tag and Miniature Golf
20% off entrance to the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
12.50 Tickets to Glowzone in Katy

Beginner MS Word at HPL Southwest

WE LOVE THE LIBRARY!  There are events for all age groups. My son saw bunnies, scientists, and a Magic Show all for free! I was also able to get my dad to visit a few times to learn skills that are relevant to today's world for older adults.

We were able to get free tickets to the Dynamo game, Astros game-- and tickets to the Museum for only $8!!

Here's the link to the Houston Public Library Events,the Fort Bend Public Library Events, and the Cy Fair Area Library Events.

• Meet Houston Poet and Slick Rick on July 28th by registering here for Hip Hop for Literacy. Here are some of my favorites:
• Even if you didn't participate in the Summer Reading Challenge ( and it's not too late to join!) you can still attend the Summer Reading Block Parties. The Alief Hennigton Library will be hosting an African Themed event on July 28th.
• If you love Harry Potter-- and who doesn't? You might want to celebrate at First Colony Branch Library as they have a trivia contest complete with cosplay and snacks.
• Want to learn your own magic tricks, check out this event for tween and teens at the Spring Branch Memorial Library.

I don't think we think a lot about where our food comes from anymore, or maybe you do and now you're a vegetarian. Either way, the farmer's market is a great place for you to find fresh food for meat and non meat eaters alike. Westchase District Farmer's Market is hosting a Barnyard Petting Zoo on July 19 at 3 pm. Your kids will get a chance to pet, feed and take pictures with farm animals. You will also receive some shopping money for the kids to practice learning about spending!

Majestkids Playland is  bringing on the very youngest superheroes for your young superheroes. Join them Wednesday July 18 at 10 am to meet the PJ Masks Crew. You can come early and let them play a little before the show. That way they will be SUPER tired when you leave #protip

If you are also a  fur mom, you'll love this event. The Houston World Series of Dog Shows brings all breeds together for healthy fun ( humans take note!) If you are interested in seeing the exhibits, shows, and vendors  check here for more info

Once the sun goes down, just a little it's nice to get outside for some cool air fun. NO-- I'm kidding its 200 degrees at 7 oclock. But with an ice cold water and sunscreen it might only feel like 150 degrees. Either way try Julydoscope at Discovery Green for a science themed festival complete with a movie screening of a space short film called CineSpace. 

If you still haven't seen it, Pinkalicious has a few shows left for the season at Main Street Theater. I love this place, because your kids get to experience a 'real show' that's tailored just for them! You'll enjoy yourself too! Express Theater offers free outdoor shows that are also geared for the entire family. This years shows are New Clown in Town and Freedom Train.  The Company on Stage in Southwest Houston is running a children's series of performances. This Summer they are featuring the Princess and the Pea- - here's the link to purchase tickets, and at only $7 its pretty much a steal!

If you're in the area check out Rock the Row Concert Series where Motown, Pop and Funk cover bands perform popular songs on the scenic Lake Woodlands every Thursday at 7 pm.

Board Games are kind of retro and unique now that we have all been zombified by our phones and tablets. But take an evening and unplug by going to Barnes and Nobles Book stores for their board games and prizes nights. Don't play too hard-- remember you have to go home with these people!

I hope you find at least one thing on the list to do this month. I read somewhere that we only get 18 summers to enjoy with our kids. Makes you think really hard about what you spend your time doing!

See you in August!

 

July Fun "Mini Post"

Where did June go-- no seriously??  Well if you feel like I do, then there's only one thing to do-- celebrate the rest of the summer like it's 1999 and pretend you don't see any of those silly school supply ads popping out #teacherdenial

If you are ready to explore the city at a super low cost with super high fun, then here is your list of events happening in the city during the month of July.

July 4th Fun:

The City of Bellaire is holding their annual parade and carnival from 9 am - 1pm
Missouri City  will be held at Thurgood Marshall High School with a 9:15 show and food and fun happening before then.
Check out Miller Outdoor Theater for a Symphony and Fireworks after the music.

Kidependence Day is happening at the Children's Museum and is a great way to spend time with your kids and teach them a few points about the history of July 4th.


Other events in July

• Michael's has a events Monday, Wednesday and Friday from $0-$5 that allow you to shop while your kids create anything from slime to key chains and old fashioned coloring fun. Check their website for the times and locations nearest you. Remember teachers get a 15% discount, so bring your school id!  If you are not off during the week, they offer the same types of classes for families Saturday Morning from 10 am -12 noon!

Here's my LO making glitter slime that he promptly named Hoppy and refuses to leave the house without him.

• Don't forget to stop by Home Depot July 7th for their building class for kids under 12. This month they are making a magnetic fishing game. And word to the wise, come early! Since it's summer a lot of locations have been running out of supplies. 

Last month I didn't take a picture with his craft because they ran out and he had to make something different. Luckily he's still young enough not to care! 

• The Nature Discovery Center in West Houston has Sneek a Peeks that allow you and your child to take a guided nature walk and come up close with creepy crawlies, birds, and other creatures. Bring a bottle of water and a snack ( for the kids-- not the animals!). Here's the link if you are interested. They also have really cool camps if you are still looking for a place to send your kids for the summer. Contact them directly for information on financial assistance. 

• If you are not quite the outdoorsy person, but you still want to give your kids an outdoor experience try visiting Bass Pro's camp on Thursdays, Friday and Sunday afternoon. The great thing about this camp (besides the fact that its free), is that they teach you and your kids much needed skills about staying safe during an emergency, the basics of fishing/camping, water sports and conservation.  I think this is a great event for all ages, and if you attend them all you get a special pin and lanyard. 

• If you have kids who are in the 5 to 8 year old range, then you might want to stop by Blue Willow Bookshop as they bring the Magic Tree House Series to life. Each month they offer Saturday morning "camp" for free. Kids are given the chance to participate in puzzles, crafts, a story  and a take home snack. Check out their calendar here!

• Regal Movie theaters and Studio Movie Grill offer 10 am showings to family friendly pre-released movies for just $1-- Regal Movie Theater   and   Studio Movie Grill for the showing and location nearest you!

Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land 

• Part of my summer bucket list includes visiting 3 museums-- one of which is the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. On the first Saturday of the month there is a hands on demonstration that is free and open to the public. This month they will be making pendants, so bring your family and stop by for something new.  Remember if you like museums the Children's Museum partners with the Houston Public Library to offer free passes when you pick up and complete one of the flip kits that are able to to be checked out at any Houston Library. 

Last and definitely not least, the libraries hos a WIDE variety of events for families to attend. From a live Science Show, slime making, African story telling, nature discovery, visits from the Fire Truck and Pajama Story time. This is absolutely my favorite thing to do with my son. Check out their events page and find the library nearest you. For older kids most libraries also have a game room section with various types of game consoles and games that kids can play on and meet other gamers in their neighborhood. 

Also check out these free events in July:

Mommy and Me Yoga, Movie Night on the Lawn, and Circus Night at Memorial City Mall

Summer Art Explorers at the Museum of Fine Arts

Greater Houston Food Truck Festival ( admission is free, but food and parking are not)

Prelude Music Family Program at the Sugar Land Library

Schools out for the Summer!

 Summer Fun! It’s hot in the city and school’s out, so what do you with the kids? I have gotten over the fact that  I am no longer in Chicago, where the summer wind keeps it just cool enough for you to wear shorts during the day and a light jacket at night. This basically took one summer of killing oversized bugs and sweating through 17 different outfits at an outdoor picnic. So as I fully embrace the yearly heat wave that us Houstonians call summer I like to balance my time with indoor and outdoor activities during the summer. And yes, walking to your air conditioned car counts as outdoor activity—especially if you’re counting your steps!

Here are a list of fun indoor and outdoor events to do with your kids during the month of June.  

Levy Park- Outside Fun

Wait for the sun to go down a little and head over to Levy Park for Public Piano Play. Hear some free music or tickle the ivory on your own. Makes a great photo op if you’re looking for a fun photo for your family.   On June 23^rd, the  Houston Museum of Natural Science will host a Science of the Oceans experience for free from 2 – 4 pm—slightly cooler temps and a great experience for the afternoon!

Levy park also has cool events for your tweens and up:

Young Audiences of Houston 1pm
(first, third, and fifth Saturdays of the month)
June 2: InterActive Theater, Improv
June 16: Brave Little Company, Grandpa’s Garden
June 30: Literacy through Photography, Photo Scavenger Hu

La Centerra Park

I love Movies in the Park and I have yet to see the Greatest Showman. If you’re interested in either of these then head over to La Centerra Park in Katy and bring snacks, blanket, and a chair to watch the greatest show ever! The show starts at 7 pm and will be in the courtyard in front of Las Alamedas

Houston Symphony holds free summer shows all across the city of Houston. Here are a few locations and times for the month of June:

Lilly Grove Baptist Church
June 5 at 7:30pm

Spring High School
June 6 at 7:30pm

Dobie High School
June 8 at 7:30pm

Cinco Ranch High School
June 9 at 7:30pm

Atascocita High School
June 12 at 7:30pm

Indoor Fun:

First Saturday Sketch at Rienzi

Enjoy Rienzi’s galleries and gardens while you learn the fundamentals of drawing and composition. Discover new techniques and exercises to strengthen your sketching skills with a different topic every month! All ages and levels of ability are welcome.

There are MANY events happening at the Houston Public Library, from free guitar lessons, clown and magic shows and STEM experiences—all indoors and all free.

Check out the events here at http://houstonlibrary.org/summer

Love painting with a twist- here’s a twist invite your kids and bring snacks! The kid related events are sans alcohol but they have very basic and fun prints for you and your kids to make for a deeply discounted price. Here’s the link for Katy, but you can find the events all over the city.

https://www.pinotspalette.com/katy/events

Michaels has a great summer camp alternative, where you can create arts and crafts for a super low price! Each week has a special theme so find the Michaels nearest you!

The Disney Store and Bass Pro had indoor events all last summer, but as of today (5/27/2018) they have not posted any details are dates. Follow me on Instagram (@urbankidinthecity) and Ill post as soon as I find out.

Last but not least, Home Depot’s monthly Kids DIY is going on this Saturday June 2^nd. Try to come early—they ran out of pieces last Saturday. Luckily I was able to ….ahem….help her find a new craft for my son to work on…by help I mean strongly persuade her to find an extra craft from a previous month. What can I say? We love Home Depot!

Summer Pro Tips:

Try a splash pad for free summer fun!

 Try some old fashioned fun at the park and fly a kite, ride a bike, or find a bucket of bubbles and let your kids loose!

Older kids? Create a family summer hashtag and have them take pictures of all of the events that they are doing with you and their friends. This will help them see all the fund they have when schools back in--- and it will help you stalk… I mean like all of their social media posts J

Try some old fashioned fun at the park and fly a kite, ride a bike, or find a bucket of bubbles and let your kids loose!

Older kids? Create a family summer hashtag and have them take pictures of all of the events that they are doing with you and their friends. This will help them see all the fund they have when schools back in--- and it will help you stalk… I mean like all of their social media posts J

Maybe it's because I'm in Education . Maybe it's because I'm a parent. Either way, I'm ready for the summer. I have my own bucket list of things to do  and I'm so excited that we are taking our first family trip to Disney World. Ill post in June about how I was able to make this an affordable getaway for me and my little one. Remember that May 13th is Mother's Day, so send the mom/mother figure in your life a special treat to show her how much you love her-- and if you are a mom... go ahead and start dropping hints!

Meanwhile here are some fun events for the month of May that are free or low cost, and a few camps with scholarships for you late planners.



If you're looking for something fun to do with kids for Cinco de Mayo, check out Blessington Farms. They have a great orchard stocked with blueberries for you to pick and eat!

Chick Fil A's around the city sponsor a Family Night each month that usually includes gift card giveaways and face painting. This month most events are centered around Mother's Day, so bring your kids along and force them to celebrate you-- because that's the best way to do it, right?







One of my favorite places in Houston is Discovery Green. They have so many great festivals for you to bring the family to. Here's my son at their Arts Festival a few weekends ago.

 This Saturday they are hosting a Young Writer's Workshop. Interested, I know you are-- click here and bring a pen and journal-- Oh and your kids! Kids will learn to express their thoughts in a healthy way and you might pick up some skills as well!


Want to bring a little culture to your family's life? Bring them to the Miller Outdoor Theater for a free Opera Concert. I'm going to be at this event with my little one in support of a great new Michigan Alumni Volunteering organization-- so stop by and join us! http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/events/1065/

Where: Miller Outdoor Theater

When: May 18^th  at 8 pm

What to Bring:  A blanket to sit on, and food and drinks to enjoy.

How much: Free 99!

On May 19th the Houston YMCAs are promoting water safety by offering a free Water Safety Clinic for kids. Here's the link to sign up!  www.ymcahouston.org

I know Houstonians are hyped about our Rockets and 'Stros, but don't forget about other local teams that offer a professional game at a discounted price. The Sugarland Skeeters and the Houston Dynamo have tickets that are more family friendly and their games are super interactive so check them out and thank me later!  The Skeeters stadium even has a pool and lawn seats-- go here for their schedule and information on purchasing tickets. 

The Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston host a family friendly May the 4th Be With You Party filled with cosplay, games and volunteering at the Houston Food Bank. Participants will volunteer for one hour and then get a chance to participate in games  and snacks until 9 pm.

On Saturday May 5th and Sunday May 6th celebrate Cinco de Mayo the whole weekend at Trader's Village. There will be 3 stages with live music, shopping and amusement park rides. Parking is $4 and the event runs from noon to 6pm each day. 

Art Interpretation at the HPL Library

I decided to have a separate section just for Library Events, because there are so many fun things happening at the Houston Public Libraries this month:

• 9th Annual Books Alive Children's Book Celebration is happening at the Central Library Location. You can get a chance to meet the author of YA series Hazardous Tales. There will be Laser Tag, Spy Science, a Photo Booth and Face Painting!
• Make music like a pro at the Techlink Event at  Scenic Woods Regional Library on May 19th at 10 am. 
• If Snap Chat and Instastory, don't mean anything to you, then you might want to check out the libraries Social Media classes being held on Friday afternoons-- don't tell your kids I sent you this :)
• Every Saturday at 2 pm there are Family Crafts, and this month they are featuring a Video Games Session every day at 3 pm. So if you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on games or consoles, you can bring your tweens and teens here to play for free!

Lastly, the Summer Reading Club starts in June! Enter ( adults and kids) for a chance to win a kindle-- one prize is given out every week until August! May the odds ever be in your favor!

Summer Camps Click on the links for more info and Ill keep adding to this post as I find new information about camps that are still open for registration. 

Club Sci Kids- This STEM focused camp for kids PreK and up still has a few available scholarships left for the summer. Apply here, but remember  you will need a letter of recommendation for your student.

Main Street Theater offers a summer camp at a discounted rate, as well as scholarships for students in need. If your kids are future actors and actresses, this one might be for you.


Library Camp- Camp Stream is a free camp for kids in Kinder to 8th grade that is housed at a different library each week. Find the one closest to you and don't forget to register on May 7th-- spots fill up fast!

Remember that most school districts offer optional summer school for students based on teacher recommendation. This camps are great because you know that they are run by professionals and in some cases also give your child credit for the upcoming school year. Contact your child's teacher our district website for more information.

If you are in the Fort Bend Area, Alley Theater is offering a camp at Clements High School for Elementary Students. Although this camp doesn't have any scholarship info posted, it's likely going to be affordable because it is linked to a public school.

Another resource in the same area is the Wharton County Junior College's Kids College, check out their camp if you want to give your kids the fun college experience while they are learning something cool and age appropriate!

YMCA- This is a great resource for families because they offer full day camps and often adjust your payments based on your income. This is a great option for parents with multiple kids in the house, because they also give a sibling discount. 

More Scholarships and Fun for the Month of April!

Hey Fans!

I just took my son to see Mrs. Piggle Wiggle at the MATCH (Theater) downtown and it was a blast! I love how they begin all of their shows with an greeting to the audience from the characters. It makes the children feel like they are really a part of the show.


Remember if you feel like your little ones (3 and up) are not quite ready for the theater, MATCH offers half price shows that are sensory friendly. This means that the lights are up, the sound is not as high and sensory toys are welcomed in the theater for the kiddos.

The great thing about the Theater is that they have a summer program and scholarship for students ages 4 and up. Check out their website below:

http://www.mainstreettheater.com/ed/summer.html   The info for the need based scholarship is in the first paragraph.


I also just found out that Girls Inc of Houston offers scholarships for their Camp Smart that starts in June and is held at the Health Museum downtown!

Girls Inc was a huge presence at the first school I ever taught in. They offer girls educational and emotional support programs at the age they need it most. If you think your daughter would love it check out their website!

http://www.girlsinc-houston.org/programs_programs.html

My favorite place in the world is hosting a book festival for kids on May 5th, featuring a Writer's Contest for young writers. Check out your neighborhood library for more information!

Last but not scholarship related is the McDonald's Children's Festival that is happening next weekend! This a great event for kids 12 and under with food, photo ops with Disney and Nickelodeon characters and giveaways. My advice, is to go early-- it will get crowded. Check out Groupon for discounted tickets!

This was a short post, but Ill share a lengthier one with you around the middle of April!
Happy Easter and see you in a few weeks!