Kids Photography Contest at Bok Tower Gardens

Kids Photography Contest

June 1, 2013 to August 30, 2013

Show us your best shots from Bok Tower Gardens during this summer’s Kids Photography Contest! Kids ages 16 and under are invited to upload photos from a recent visit to the Gardens using the form below.

A few photography tips:

• Choose a Subject – Make it clear what the subject is in the photography  (animals, flowers, the Tower, etc.).
• Experiment – Try taking pictures in different ways (close up, down low, or up high)
• Background – Make sure the background isn’t distracting from your subject
• Be Off Center – Interesting photographs observe the “rule of thirds” meaning photos aren’t usually taken with the subject in the very center of the photo.
• Focus – Check your photos after you take them to make sure your subject is in focus.
• Make it Stand Out – Explore all the different areas of the Bok Tower Gardens property like the Preserve Trail, Pinewood Estate and Window by the Pond. Look for angles and shots that other’s might not notice!

Each Friday a new winner will be chosen and their photo uploaded to our Facebook page. Each weekly winner will be entered into the People’s Choice Awards to win an 8×10 canvas print of their winning photograph. Photos must have been taken at the Gardens on or after January 1, 2013 and must be 1MB or larger. You are welcome to enter as many photos as you would like!

 http://boktowergardens.org/calendar/kids-photography-contest/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Summer+Events+Announce+gen++mem&utm_content=Summer+Events+Announce+gen++mem+CID_6b7b8e72d8eb08fdce1744fc0ddaf07e&utm_source=Email%20Marketing&utm_term=contest

Splash Days At Bok Tower Gardens

June 21, 2013, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
June 28, 2013, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 5, 2013, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 12, 2013, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 19, 2013, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 26, 2013, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
August 2, 2013, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
August 9, 2013, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
August 16, 2013, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Kids groups and families are invited to make reservations for our Splash Days each Friday, June 21 through August 16. Kids ages 3-6 will watch a 30-minute film from the “Growing Up Wild” series followed by a splash party with wading pools, sprinklers and other water toys in our family picnic area. Bring your own bagged lunch and we’ll serve the popsicle treats.
$5 per person with one free adult for every five children. Reservations are required. Please call 863.734.1222 to make your reservations today.

 http://boktowergardens.org/calendar/splash-days/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Summer+Events+Announce+gen++mem&utm_content=Summer+Events+Announce+gen++mem+CID_6b7b8e72d8eb08fdce1744fc0ddaf07e&utm_source=Email%20Marketing&utm_term=splash%20party

Discovery Days at Bok Tower Gardens

Discovery Days at Bok Tower

June 19, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
June 26, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 10, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 17, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 24, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 31, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
August 7, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
August 14, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Experience the joy of nature with a new adventure in the Gardens each week this summer during Discovery Days! With a focus on playing in nature, classes will include stories, craft projects and outdoor activities designed to get kids excited to explore the outdoors.

• June 19 – Wandering Wildflowers
• June 26 – Powerful Pollinators
• July 10 – Bountiful Birds
• July 17 – Triumphant Trees
• July 24 – Whimsical Wildlife
• July 31 – Harmonious Habitats
• August 7 – Gateway to Gardening
  Just for Parents: Guided Garden Tour
• August 14 – Bok’s Best: Master Creators
  Just for Parents: Crossing the Moat

Classes are from 9 a.m. – noon. $75 for all classes or $10 per class. One free adult per child registration.

 http://boktowergardens.org/calendar/discovery-days/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Summer+Events+Announce+gen++mem&utm_content=Summer+Events+Announce+gen++mem+CID_6b7b8e72d8eb08fdce1744fc0ddaf07e&utm_source=Email%20Marketing&utm_term=adventure%20in%20the%20Gardens

Lowes Build and Grow Clinics featuring Monsters Inc This summer

Monsters University Scarers

Saturday, June 08 (10:00 AM)

It’s going to be a monster summer at Lowe’s! Bring your child to Lowe’s this Saturday and they can build these awesome Mike and Sulley Scarers inspired by Disney•Pixar’s upcoming release Monsters University!

 Sunday, June 09 (02:00 PM) 

Register early, These will fill up fast!!

 http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Michaels Kids Club activity

Michaels Kids Club

Craft your own Superhero

Saturday, May 25th

10 am until 11:30 am

$2 includes supplies

30 minute sessions every half hour

ages 3 and up

DIG INTO SUMMER FUN FOR 9 - 12 YEAR OLDS @ BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY

DIG INTO SUMMER FUN FOR 9 - 12 YEAR OLDS @ BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join us every Thursday at the public library for crafts, mad science, book discussions and more!

June 13: Duck Tape Wallets for Fathers Day, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

 

June 20: Mad Science!  Fossil Imprints, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Presented by the Florida Institute of Phosphate Research

 

June 27: Mother / Daughter Book Discussion: Meet Addy, 4:30 - 5:30 PM Preregistration IS Required

 

July 11: Worm Charming, Worm Farming and Earthworm Races, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Presented by the Polk County Extension Office

 

July 18: Butterfly Gardening for Kids, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Presenter TBA

 

July 25: Mother / Daughter Book Discussion: Meet Samantha, 4:30 - 5:30 PM Preregistration IS Required

 

August 1: Tiny Terrariums, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Preregistration is required

Summer Story Times at Bartow Public Library

DIG INTO READING SUMMER STORY TIMES @ BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join us this summer for 8 weeks of fun, all FREE at your Library!

3 - 5 year olds:

Tuesdays June 11 - July 30

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Featuring stories, finger plays, music and film!

6 - 8 year olds:

Tuesdays June 11 - July 30

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Featuring stories, music, games, crafts and film!

18 months - 2 year olds:

Thursdays June 13 - August 1

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Featuring nursery rhymes, finger plays, music and bubbles!