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2012: Summer Bowling Programs

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Photograph Credit: Kids Bowl Free

Happy summer!

As summer officially began this week and the heat sets in, you might start looking for some cool indoor activities to keep your family active this summer.

With two bowling options, you might find multiple locations for some bowling fun.

Kids Bowl Free Program

This nationally recognized bowling program gives registered children 2 free games everyday this summer from May 1 to September 30. Though registration is free, the Kids Bowl Free program requirements vary by location. Click here to find a participating alley near you.

Shoe Rental

Shoe rental is not included with the program. If you plan to bowl often, you might consider purchasing bowling shoes. Paul and I found our bowling shoes on sale (of course) and paid around $25 each.

If you plan to bowl more than one time a week for 6 weeks, then you might save money by purchasing your own shoes. Shoe rentals run between $4-5 per visit.

Family Pass

In addition to the free children’s program, you can purchase a Family Pass for $24.95. This pass allows up to 4 adult family members to bowl 2 free games per person everyday all summer.

The Family Pass is available for purchase from May 1 to September 30, so you can purchase this pass when you plan your visit to the bowling alley.

With a little forethought and planning, your family can enjoy inexpensive to free bowling through the Kids Bowl Free Program.

AMF’s Summer Unplugged Bowling Program

Photograph Credit: AMF

The AMF Summer Unplugged Bowling Program offers registered children, ages 15 and younger, the opportunity to bowl 2 free games each day from May 14 to September 3, 2012.

Shoe rental is not included, but registration is free. For more information, visit my 2012: AMF’s Summer Unplugged Bowling Program post from April 27, 2012.

By registering for the Kids Bowl Free Program and the AMF’s Summer Unplugged Bowling Program, you can spend time indoors while using time wisely with your family. These programs offer free games of bowling resulting in lots of teachable moments. In using time wisely, enjoy your summer while beating the heat. Happy planning!

Question: How often does your family visit the bowling alley?

2012: AMF’s Summer Unplugged Bowling Program

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Photograph Credit: AMF

Do you realize that summer is a little over a month away? Though I am looking forward to summer, our family has a full May schedule with both my son and older daughter playing soccer.

In gearing up for summer activities, AMF is once again offering children ages 15 and younger the opportunity to bowl 2 free games each day from May 14 to September 3, 2012. Shoe rental is not included.

Free Registration

To get the free games, you must register each of your children. Each week, you will receive an e-mail with printable coupons for each day that week with each child’s name on it. For example, I have three children. When I receive my e-mail, I will get 21 coupons – one coupon for each day of the week for each child. To save on ink, I will only print the coupons I need.

Parent Registration

If you want to join your children, AMF offers a summer pass for $29.95, which allows 4 adults ages 16 and up to bowl 2 free games each day all summer long. Again, shoe rental is not included.

Though our family did not make it to the bowling alley last year or the year before, I still signed up my kids. Paul and I purchased bowling shoes and the summer pass, but we never made it to the alley. With the summer pass available all summer, I can (and will) wait until we plan to bowl before purchasing the pass.

In using time wisely and looking forward to summer plans, register your children at AMF and watch your inbox for free bowling coupons. You have nothing to lose, so sign-up and look in your inbox for those coupons.

Question: Does your family enjoy bowling?

Brunswick: 2011 Halloween Treats

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Looking for a non-candy option for Halloween? Brunswick Bowling’s printable coupons for a free game may be your answer.

Photograph Credit: Brunswick Bowling

You can print these coupons which are valid from October 31 to November 23 for one free game of bowling for children ages 15 and younger. Shoe rental is not included, and the limit is one per household. To find a participating location, please visit Brunswick Bowling’s web site.

What a great Halloween treat! Besides being candy-free, these coupons offer a time, of more than a few seconds, of enjoyment. Happy planning!

Bowling: Brunswick

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Photograph Credit: Brunswick

Brunswick has not one, but two free bowling opportunities.

The first event is The Bowlopolis Bowling Party on June 4 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and requires registration by Monday, May 31. According to the Brunswick web site:

The Bowlopolis Bowling Party is for kids ages 12 and under and includes FREE bowling, shoe rental, pizza, soft drinks and ice cream. PLUS! We are giving away the latest Bowlopolis DVD and other great Bowlopolis prizes!

Photograph Credit: Brunswick

To find a participating location and registration form, please visit the Brunswick web site.

The second free bowling event occurs all summer long with Students Bowl Free. When parents join the Bonus Zone and add children to their profile, they will receive free bowling for the kids during June, July, and August. To locate a nearby participating location, please click the link here for more information and to join the Bonus Zone.

If you cannot find a participating Brunswick, then check out the other free bowling programs through Kids Bowl Free and AMF. Hopefully, one of these programs will be available in your area.