Parents looking for an affordable summer activity for their children will appreciate the Kids Bowl Free program being sponsored by bowling centers, schools and community organizations. The program allows children to bowl free at participating bowling centers throughout the United States and Canada.

Bowling Centers and Leagues

The participating bowling centers vary by state and include a nationally recognized chain of bowling centers, as well as local and privately owned bowling centers. Traditional ten-pin bowling and duckpin bowling are offered. Many bowling centers also have video games, food and music. The bowling centers may offer discount days, to the summer program participants, during other times of the year, especially on holidays.

Some participating bowling centers offer affordable leagues for children who want to pursue bowling as a sport. Leagues are available for ten-pin and duckpin bowling. There are beginner leagues and specialty leagues. One bowling center offers a Transformers league where each participant is able to choose either a bowling ball or bowling pin designed with his or her favorite Transformers character.

Benefits of Summer Bowling Program

Bowling is a competitive, physical activity, which helps to teach children about sportsmanship and teamwork. Benefits of the summer program include:

• Two free games of bowling every day all summer.
• $2.99 Kids Meal for children participating in the program.
• $24.95 Family Pass.
• Register at multiple centers.

The hours, age limits and program dates vary by location. Therefore verify this information prior to selecting a center. Be advised that the program is not meant for daycare providers or day camps; it is strictly a family program

Kids Bowl Free Program Registration and Additional Costs

Getting started is easy. Visit the Kids Bowl Free website; select a neighborhood center from the list of participating centers and register directly on the selected bowling center’s page. A coupon must be presented for each child, so make sure to include all of your children, up to six, when you register. Once registered, log in to the online account to print the weekly coupons and purchase a family pass.

Some centers may charge for shoe rental, this can be verified on the center’s registration page. Parents and older children can bowl too! Family passes start at $24.95 and allows up to four adults to bowl two games per day all summer.

Participating in the Kids Bowl Free summer program is an affordable way to spend quality family time. To learn more about the program visit the Kids Bowl Free website. To find more affordable family fun activities visit the Affordable Family Fun section.

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