As summer approaches, we wanted to share free and low-cost summer resources and activities for kids from some of our partners.
Reading and Learning
ENP Literacy Mentoring
Trained and equipped Literacy Mentors meet one-on-one virtually with K-3rd grade students to help them with their foundational reading skills and sight words. Sign up using one of the links below:
FUSD School Libraries
School Libraries will be open to the public at all summer school locations. Find summer school sites HERE.
Sora App
Students in Fresno Unified School District can use the Sora App for online reading access
Fresno County Library
The Fresno County Library has free summer reading programs and activities for kids, teens, and adults. Click HERE for more information and a calendar of events.
Take a Book, Leave a Book
Find a Book Bin or Little Free Library near you and exchange a book!
12 Free Learning Apps and Websites for Summer
High-quality digital tools for kids that are both educational and entertaining.
Free At-Home Learning Library
Share Wide Open School in English or Spanish with families to help them find activities.
Online Learning Sites
- Really Great Reading’s Heart Word Magic – complimentary teaching tool designed to help students learn to read and spell high-frequency words, particularly those that aren’t very decodable. Show your students the animations, then try their fun, hands-on free Student Practice Activities
- Heidi Songs – sight word songs
- Education.com – sight word games
- ABCya – sight word games and more
- Starfall – books and games by grade level, Kinder-3rd grade
- ENP Read-Alouds – books read by Literacy Mentors
- Flocabulary– create a “Free Trial” and get access to many reading lessons that include videos and pdfs
- Valley PBS – watch local Fresno Unified teachers share ideas or watch the videos live with your student
- Common Sense Media – Fun Summer Reading Challenges
- Online Books – see our Literacy Mentor newsletter for links to many different sites that have free resources
- Arbolabc.com – Español
Activities
Camp Fresno
Starting the week of June 15th, the City of Fresno will be offering Free 3-day overnight camps. While they hope to open camp to current youth leaders, they are particularly interested in also opening to the most vulnerable. They are most eager to provide the opportunity to teens who perhaps would never have had a chance to experience an outdoor camp; or perhaps those who have made some bad choices in life and an outdoor experience like this might impact their lives positively. Complete the interest form below:
City of Fresno Parks and Recreation (PARCS)
Fresno PARCS offers a variety of activities for kids. Some of these activities have a cost associated with them. To learn more and register, visit their website.
Activities include Youth Sports and Virtual Programs.
You can also visit their Facebook page for upcoming events and activities.
Martin Park VBS
Martin Park is hosting 7 weeks of VBS CAMP to reach kids with the Gospel!
They have partnered with Child Evangelism Fellowship, First Presbyterian, River Park Bible Church, Children’s Champion and The Well to facilitate a VBS CAMP for one week at a time.
VBS Camp will run from June 14th-July 30th on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from 3pm-5pm. Dinner will be provided each night at 4:30 for children and volunteers!
On the 3rd week (June 28-July 2) they will take kids to VBS at River Park Bible Church.
On the 6th week (July 12-16) they will take kids to City Bible Adventure at First Presbyterian Church.
Each day the kids will participate in singing, lessons, craft and games.
Call 559-554-4319 to sign up!
Additional Websites
- Activity Hero – Search this website for upcoming events for kids in Fresno
- Fresno Summer Camps – List of summer camps in Fresno, costs associated with these camps
Food
Fresno County Food Map
Search fresnocountyfood.org for free food near you.
Food Bank
Central California Food Bank is here to help you get access to the food you need. To find a food distribution near you, utilize the daily calendar, enroll in CalFresh, or sign-up for a pick-up.
- Food Locator – Find food distribution partners near you.
- Food Distribution Calendar – Find Neighborhood Markets, Mobile Pantries, and USDA Commodities partners by date.
- Groceries 2 Go – Schedule a pick-up appointment at our Groceries 2 Go location Monday – Friday (7am-4pm) or at one of our satellite locations near you (hours vary by location).
- CalFresh – Their team can help you enroll in CalFresh.
Other
Webinar
Consider hosting a Summer Learning Program! Hear tips and plans from our partners by watching the webinar recording HERE.
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