School’s out for summer! If you need some help keeping the kids entertained, here are some local programs and activities you might consider.
Marshes of Glynn Libraries 2023 Summer Reading Program
“All Together Now” is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program at the St. Simons Island Public Library and Brunswick-Glynn County Library. There will be fun in-person programs and events at both libraries weekly beginning June 5. Weekly storytime for ages 0-6 with Ms. Vicki in Brunswick and Ms. Ali on St. Simons Island will also resume in June and July. Teen programs for rising 6th graders through high school include a Robotics Camp (June 5-14), Anime Club (June 13 and July 11), Nintendo Club (June 20, July 18), Juggling Workshop (June 22), and Photography Workshop (June 19, 21, 23). Except for the Photography Workshop, which is an outdoor class meeting in the Casino atrium outside the St. Simons Island Library, all teen programs meet at the Brunswick Library.
Some of June’s fun will include a hula performance by Mahealani’s Polynesian Entertainment, Art in the Atrium, Wild Wonders Animal Adventures, Tember’s Tales puppet show, and the “Quite a Catch” juggling program with Ron Anglin. In order to better anticipate attendance, the library system will be using free tickets available through EventBrite up to the night before the event for selected events like these this summer.
To track reading for the Summer Reading Program, you will need to create a Beanstack account for your child or teen at moglibraries.beanstack.org. Once the accounts are completed, you can then preregister each participating individual in the 2023 Summer Reading Program. Starting June 5th, you can track reading for each of your registered participants. More information and instructions are available under the Summer Reading Program tab in the Programs section on their website at moglibraries.com.
Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Georgia Summer Camp
Your kids can Beat the Heat enjoying a fun-filled summer of activities with the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Georgia through August 7. They have 12 locations in Glynn and McIntosh Counties for your convenience. Summer camp is $75/child per week and includes breakfast and lunch. They engage kids in summer brain gain activities and offer daily field trips. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This year’s weekly themes sound like so much fun!
They kick off the summer with Time Travelers – exploring various lifestyles and cultures from the 1920s-1990s. Myths & Legends – discovering myths and legends from King Arthur’s tales to Bigfoot’s folklore. Raiders of the Lost Art – unleashing artistic potential and discovering famous artists and their unique styles. Jurassic Park – exploring the fascinating world of dinosaurs, extinction, modern discoveries, and methods used today to unearth their remains. Space Odyssey – discovering the wonders of space. Wild West – exploring cowboy culture, Native American folklore, and notorious outlaws. Pirates – hunting for pirate gold on the high seas. Wizards & Witches – making a run through Platform 9 ¾ to explore the wizarding world, get sorted into a house, and compete for the house cup! Around the World – discovering the culinary and artistic wonders from all corners of the globe. The last week of camp is Futurama – peeking into the future to see what it holds, from flying cars to futuristic fashion. Summer Camp registration is open for all Club locations. For more information, call 912.265.1455. To sign up, stop by your nearest Club or visit bgcsega.com. To reach the St. Simons Island Club, call Ms. Annie at 912.638.6639 or email SSI@bgcsega.com.
GTC Summer Kid Show Series
Don’t forget there’s also the Georgia Theatre Company Summer Kid Show Series at Glynn Place Cinemas in Brunswick to keep the kids entertained. Family-friendly movies every Tuesday and Thursday morning in June and July with admission only $2! Popcorn and drinks are also only $2 each. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. and movies start promptly at 10:00 a.m.
2023 Summer Kids Movie Schedule:
DC League of Superpets 6/6 & 6/8
Minions: The Rise of Gru 6/13 & 6/15
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 6/20 & 6/22
The Bad Guys 6/27 & 6/29
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania 7/4 & 7/6
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 7/11 & 7/13
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank 7/18 & 7/20
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile 7/25 & 7/27
