Frugal Moms: Free NYC Summer Programs and Activities for the Kids

Summer must be so much fun especially for the kids! Our children need to do or accomplish something worthwhile and really educational this season. Basically, you've got to find ways to let them enjoy their summer vacation, learn new things, enhance some skills, and of course, make friends. All these are possible even without the need to slash much of your budget. So, to my fellow frugal moms out there, this is for you.

Free Summer Programs for the Kids at NYC Parks

If you are looking for great places where you can let your kids learn and explore lots of things while being supervised by authorized personnel, New York City (NYC Parks) Department of Parks and Recreation has it all for you.

Free Survival Swimming Lessons

With their summer programs and fun activities for the kids, they can all play, get along with others, develop their skills, and unleash great potentials. NYC Parks have a wide array of indoor and outdoor pools to choose from. They offer free swimming lessons and lots of recreational water activities. Their pool facilities have well-trained lifeguards and staff on duty.

Free Sports Fests and Outdoor Programs

Their sports clinic lets your children of all ages snatch some free active and intensive sports lessons and routines at select parks across New York City. The kids must explore, give each a shot, keep the rules and play each game with sportsmanship and teamwork.

Loads of Outdoor Games and Fitness Demos at No Cost

NYC Parks also have Kids in Motion, a seven-hour kiddie program that enables everyone to play around, have fun in lots of organized sports, games, fitness demos, and outdoor treats.

They also offer some complimentary series of digital arts programs that teach teens and tweens a bunch of useful tools and specialized software or even applications for multimedia, arts, and digital innovations.

Yes, those are all free, giving you lots of fun and variety at no cost. But, ooops! Wait, there's more...

Kid's Summer Fun Wednesdays

Free Make and Take DIY Kiddie Projects from July 8 to August 12, 2015 at 1-3 p.m. Your child can learn how to summer tie dye tees, tops, and shirts, decorate some beach stuff, make fun with cupcakes, create lots of crafts, colorful bracelets, hair accessories, and bow ties, plus a whole lot more. Visit their centers now for schedules and DIY sessions.

Free DIY Workshops and Rewards

Bring your kids, aged 5-12, every first Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. to Home Depot stores across the country for some free art classes. In this program, they'll get to receive free project kits, learn DIY arts and crafts, plus get some perks and rewards for a job well done.

Free Day and Night Summer Camps

Many non-profit organizations as well as other federal and societal agencies usually sponsor and host summer camps across the country. In these events, your child learns to interact, socialize, and explore his environment. He can also overcome his fears, discover himself, know his potentials, develop his skills, and experience independence. Enjoy good finds and other free summer camps here.

Free Bowling Games

Keep your kids active this summer while learning to bowl a strike! Visit the most accessible Kids Bowl Free centers in your area for program schedules, register your kids today, and begin the fun!

All these and more - for FREE!

See, you don't need to spend much of your budget with these practical and oh so frugal parenting tips on enrolling your kids to these free programs that can make them learn new things and enjoy summer!

'Til your kid's next summer vacation. Enjoy!