Are you
wondering what to do with the kids this summer? They get bored so
easily. I know you don’t want to hear Mom, Dad I’m bored all
summer. Well plan on taking them on some free excursions. I put
together a list you might consider.
For The
Techies
Intel Museum
Robert Noyce
Building
2200 Mission
College Blvd
Santa Clara,
CA 95054
Phone:
(408)765-0503
The Intel Museum in Santa
Clara is a great place to visit any time of year, but summer is
probably the best. During the summer, the museum runs the
Semiconductor Summer for children in 3rd to 6th grades. They will
visit the museum once a week for four weeks and complete several
hands-on activities. After visiting all four weeks, they will receive
a special prize. A friend of mine took her 9 year old daughter last
year she said her daughter wanted to go again this year.
Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Admission and parking are free and the
museum is close to Highway 101. The museum's current summer schedule
is available online.
For Those of You Who
Love Nature
Santa Clara County Parks
and Recreation
298 Garden Hill Drive
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 355-2240
The County offers many
free group hikes and tours through their park trails. Check the
Calendar of Outdoor Activities for specific details and requirements.
They offer many different types of hikes, including Healthy Trails
Toddler Treks, History Walks, and night hikes. Kids don’t sit on
the couch this summer playing video games. Get outside enjoy the
summer and meet some new friends.
Book Worms
San Jose Public Library
150 E San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 808-2000
And other branch locations
throughout San Jose
San Jose Public Library
holds the Summer Reading Celebration every year. This year, the fun
goes from June 12 to July 31. Children must read 15 books and then
they will get a free book and certificate of completion. Registration
is online and is fairly easy. When I was a kid this was something I
always looked forward to.
