CAP4Kids Columbus

Kickoff the Summer Reading Program with a party at the Main Library on June 6th! 📖🎉 Enjoy farm animals & face painting, music & games, and hands on activities to kickoff your summer reading! The summer reading program begins on June 1st and ends July 31st. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/dRuTSAE

Mark your calendars for the Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School Summer Community Event on June 30th! 🧡 Join them for a fun day of games, crafts, open-enrollment, and FREE food + prizes! Don't miss out 😊

Learn all about mindful eating with Healthy New Albany! Join them for a FREE 14-week program that will walk you through the foundations of mindfulness and mindful eating. 🧠🍽️ The program begins June 3rd and wraps up on September 2nd with group reflection, some mindful movement and silent, mindful meals to test out and apply everything learned! You can Scan the QR code, call 614-884-HOPE, or visit cancersupportohio.org to register!

It's tick season! Make sure to check for ticks on you and your children after spending time outdoors or in grassy areas. 🍃 Ticks can be hard to find and remove once they've latched onto your skin, so it's crucial to check as soon as possible! Learn more about ticks and how to protect against them from the CDC here: https://buff.ly/uQkoJn3

Check out this years Nationwide Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons! 🎶 These family friendly concerts are the perfect mix of fun and entertaining, where you can enjoy nationally known artists and tribute bands play alongside the Columbus Symphony! Outside food and beverages are welcome, so pack some snacks and enjoy some music under the stars! You can view the current schedule at the link: https://buff.ly/49mfEXY

Columbus on the Cheap

Your child's mental health is just as important as their physical health, and just like physical health, you can practice exercises to strengthen your mental health! 🧠💪 Check out these 5 skills from Child Mind Institute that can encourage mental wellbeing and set your child up for success: https://buff.ly/yPiuaf4

Columbus Commons Free Play Days are back for the summer! ☀️ Every Tuesday and Thursday from May-September, you can head downtown to enjoy a free spin on the Carousel, play under the parachute, or build with the Imagination Playground big blue blocks! Tortilla Street Food Café and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will also be onsite for you to grab a bite. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4f0S4ac

Our May Newsletter is live! 🧡 This month we are celebrating physical fitness month by sharing all the ways you and your family can stay healthy and active in Columbus! We've included things like outdoor recreation opportunities for kids, fun + free things to do outside this summer, and after-school and summer programs for kids! Sign up for the newsletter at the link: https://www.cap4kids.org/columbus/fun/

Get your Culture Pass from Columbus Metropolitan Library this summer and check out all the fun that Columbus has to offer! 🧡 With a Culture Pass, you can receive free admission to a variety of local attractions, museums, and organizations. Learn more at the link: https://buff.ly/KhFbL1N