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10 More Incredible Ways Your Teens and 'Tweens Can Volunteer This Summer

Whether they’re stocking a food bank, walking dogs or planting a neighborhood garden, every hour a teen spends volunteering makes a positive impact not only on the community they serve, but on their future as well. A study from Child Trends found that teens who volunteer are more likely to build a deeper respect for others, boost their work ethic, and resist drugs and alcohol. We’ve stepped up our original 15 summer volunteer opportunity list with 10 more ways your teen can show the world their caring heart and giving spirit.

15 Local Joints That Will Feed Your Kids for Free

While national chains, like McAlister’s Deli, Fazoli’s and O’Charley’s, are famous for their kids’ promo nights, there are plenty of locally owned restaurants across the metro area that can curve your little ones’ cravings at no extra cost to you. Plus, it gives you a much-needed break from oven duty.

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Andrews Academy Summer Camps.  Let your summer sizzle at Andrews Academy! Andrews offers a Preschool and a School Age Summer Camp Program for children ages 3 to 12. Summer excitement runs through August 10th, giving parents the flexibility of choosing an entire summer adventure or the ability to choose just the weeks you need. Preschool camp offers the flexibilty to choose 2, 3, or 5 days per week, and School Age camp includes daily swimming in the guarded pool and weekly field trips.   MORE

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Public Missions at the Challenger Learning Center. Families can learn about space, science, the solar system and lots more in a fun, hands-on way during Public Missions at the Challenger Learning Center. Simulated Space missions are geared for families with kids ages 6 and up, and some for families with kids ages 11 and up. Missions include Lunar Quest, Junior Mars and Planetarium, Rendezvous with a Comet, Expedition Mars, Return to the Moon and the Junior Astronaut Program.   MORE 

Storytime in the Commons Featuring PBS Kids Characters. Storytime in the Commons is back for another season of fun character visits and themes focused on learning and character building. Your kids can meet and have their photo taken with some of their favorite PBS Kids characters during this free storytime. Stories will be read and shared on the big outdoor screen at the Nine Network. There will also be crafts, games and fun activities for the whole family. Storytime in the Commons is free but registration is required. Tickets will be available starting one month before each storytime.  MORE 

Star Wars Night at The Magic House.  Calling all Jedi! Your Padawans and their families are invited to dress up like their favorite Star Wars characters for Star Wars Night at The Magic House. Guest will enjoy dinner, participate in some out-of-this world activities and even have the opportunity to meet Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and other characters from a galaxy far, far away! Reservations are required.   MORE

 

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