Summer of Discovery
June 1 – July 31
Pre-registration starts on May 1
Volunteer Application is open April 1 – May 20
A summer reading challenge with experiences for all ages. Get reading, get active and win prizes!
Sign up online with Beanstack or pick up a log at your local library to track your reading and activities.
Prizes
- Pre-readers, kids and teens get a free book at registration.
- Adults receive a free entry to a Parks and Recreation facility at registration.
- All finishers will receive a coupon for a free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery and a free entry to Gateway Fun Park.
Prizes available until August 14, while supplies last.
Rules
- Collect 500 points to earn a prize!
- Kids, Teens and Adults: 50 minutes of reading = 50 points. 1 activity completed = 50 points.
- Pre-readers: 1 activity completed = 50 points.
- Audio books, magazines, graphic novels…anything counts.
Grand Prizes
Pre-Readers: Stryder Bike
Kids: Gift Card for a Cooking Class at the Food Lab
Teens: Gift Card for a Cooking Class at the Food Lab
Adults: Gift Card for a Class at Colorado Glass Works
Reading Suggestions
Teen Picks
Books picked for teens by teens.
Staff Booklists for Kids
Booklists created by our very own youth services staff. Covers everything from Read-Alouds, mermaids, pirates, horse stories, funny books to anti-racism and many suggestions in between.
Thank You, Sponsors!
The City of Boulder, Cold Stone Creamery and Gateway Park Fun Center generously donated prizes for the Summer of Discovery reading challenge program.
