Free coding classes offered for kids through CoderDojo. CoderDojo is an international movement of FREE coding clubs for kids. CoderDojo Twin Cities has grown to be among the largest of these clubs in the world and has helped nearly 1000 young adults and children learn how to code since 2013. If you are looking for a good educational deal, this one is great and offered to all kids ages 8 - 17. … [Read more...] about Free Coding Classes for Kids with CoderDojo
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6th Graders Eligible for FREE admission to all MNHS locations through August 31
If you have a 6th grader - sign up to receive the 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass. The pass is good through August 31 of the year after 6th grade. Sixth graders can visit any Minnesota Historical Site or museum for FREE (excludes field trips, paid programs or specially priced exhibits). Any child who is in 6th grade during the current school year is eligible for the pass. Click here to register … [Read more...] about 6th Graders Eligible for FREE admission to all MNHS locations through August 31
Recycle used Markers and Drink Pouches for FREE
Now instead of tossing those markers or drink pouches you can recycle them for FREE through the Crayola Colorcycle program and the Terracycle Drink Pouch Brigade. The goal is to protect our environment and teach kids about it along the way. The best environment for this occur is by setting up a program through your local school or other community organization. If you don't see one already in … [Read more...] about Recycle used Markers and Drink Pouches for FREE
Get a Jump on retirement planning by opening a FREE online Social Security Account
Celebrate National My Social Security Week, July 19-25, by opening a FREE online my Social Security Account. By opening an account users can verify earnings and gets estimates of their future benefits. If you are already receiving benefits, you can get a benefit verification letter, check benefit and payment information, change address or direct deposit information and get a replacement Medicare … [Read more...] about Get a Jump on retirement planning by opening a FREE online Social Security Account
Free Apple Camp for movie-making kids
Lights! Camera! Fun! If your kid has a director's eye, or is just brimming with creativity, you may want to sign him or her up for Apple Camp. These FREE three-day camps (most in mid-July to early August) are for kids ages 8 to 12. Each workshop runs about 90 minutes and the young aspiring artists will storyboard their ideas, shoot video, create a soundtrack and put it all together in iMovie on a … [Read more...] about Free Apple Camp for movie-making kids
Free book for kids through Barnes & Noble summer reading program
This summer, Barnes & Noble wants kids to go on an adventure without ever leaving their backyard or bedroom. All they need is a good book and a vivid imagination. Barnes & Noble's Summer Reading Program rewards kids (grades one through six) with a FREE book, after they've taken just eight literary adventures. Along with their parents, kids keep track of the books they've read in their … [Read more...] about Free book for kids through Barnes & Noble summer reading program
Research Questions answered for FREE online
Instead of randomly searching the internet, not knowing if your sources are good, Minnesota residents now have the opportunity to chat with a real person, trained as a librarian that knows how to find legitimate research material. In keeping up with the new computer age, AskMN.org is now providing online question and research help, FREE of charge. This online service for information and research … [Read more...] about Research Questions answered for FREE online
Get Discount Tickets to Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest coming in May
The Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest is coming to Minneapolis, May 16-17, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Avenue South in Minneapolis. Living with a food allergy or sensitivity doesn't mean you have to miss out. Celebrate and learn how to Live Well by visiting over 100 exhibits. You will be able to sample lots of gluten free and … [Read more...] about Get Discount Tickets to Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest coming in May
