My kids have asked just about every day since COVID began when bowling centers and movie theaters are going to open…Well, as of October 9, 2020, they can now open with protocols in place here in Michigan! {Personally I’m pumped to know everything will be sanitized frequently and there will be capacity limits.}
If this is something your family is comfortable doing, I wanted to let you know that the Kids Bowl Free program is planning a fall program. This could be a great thing to do, especially for students doing virtual school. It’s the perfect gym class on a rainy day 🙂
If you aren’t familiar with Kids Bowl Free, it’s a program where kids under the age of 12 can get two free games of bowling per day {shoe rental is not included}.
The 2020 fall registration is opening soon, so make sure to sign-up HERE to get an alert when the program opens up at your local center.
How To Register for Kids Bowl Free
- Go to Kids Bowl Free and pick your state.
- Select your nearest bowling alley from a list of participants. There are more than 70+ Michigan cities listed!
- Fill out the registration form.
- You’re all set! You will receive a weekly email with your coupons at the start of each week.
- Present your phone or printed version of the coupon at the alley where you are registered. {FYI – You may start getting emails from the bowling alley about upcoming programs, otherwise, the organization promises to not sell emails.}
Another thing to consider is adding a family pass, which allows for parents to get a great deal — two games per time. These savings can add up really quickly for a larger family, especially if you go a few times each month.
Bowling has some major wins for kids, too. Check out the benefits:
- Helps with visual motor planning and hand-eye coordination
- Involves heavy work, which provides great input for kid’s sensory systems
- Provides plenty of great opportunities to learn patience
- Reinforces turn-taking, a concept that is tricky for little ones!
- Assists with practicing math skills
- Can help teach kindness by encouraging cheers for your team or siblings
Have fun if you sign up!
Find more fun this fall at this post.
