Ten Free/Low Cost

Summer Activities for

Skill-Building & FUN

1. Water Play:

• Use buckets, cups, sponges, or water tables to work on fine motor skills and sensory exploration.

2. Bubble Blowing:

• Great for speech development (blowing strengthens oral muscles) and turn-taking.

3. Sensory Bins:

• Fill containers with rice, sand, pasta, or beans. Add scoops, spoons, and small toys to encourage exploration and hand coordination.

4. Sidewalk Chalk:

• Practice drawing lines, shapes, or letters—helps with pre-writing and creativity.

5. Music & Movement:

• Dance to favorite songs, use scarves or instruments, or do fingerplays like “Wheels on the Bus” to build language and motor planning.

6. Nature Walks:

• Point out sounds, colors, animals, or textures. Try scavenger hunts for simple objects like leaves or sticks.

7. Story Time Outside:

• Bring books to the porch or park. Use props or pictures to keep it interactive and engaging.

8. Snack Sorting:

• Use different snacks to sort by color or shape—teaches early math and builds language.

9. Obstacle Courses:

• Set up simple indoor or outdoor courses with pillows, tunnels, or cones to practice gross motor skills and following directions.

10. Paint with Water

• Use a brush and bucket of water to “paint” the driveway or fence—fun with zero mess!

You are Invited!

Transitioning Out of

Early Intervention Workshop

*held monthly via Zoom

Geared towards parents of children who are currently

24-32 month’s old who will be transitioning out of Early Intervention Services at

age three.

Next Presentations:



Presented in English:

July 14th at 2:00pm

register HERE

Presented in Spanish:

August 4th at 1:00pm

register HERE

View the upcoming Transition Presentation

schedule and

register HERE!

Upcoming Local Events by County

Atlantic:

Every Wednesday @ 5:30pm

*Family Nights!* ~free

All residents of Atlantic County are welcome to bring their friends and family for a night of laughter, adventure and heartwarming moments! Enjoy story times, photo-ops to sing-a-longs, movies and more fun. Special guests include Princess Belle, Ken the Magician, Minecraft, and more!

Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield - 241 W. Mills Rd., Northfield

view more info and pre register HERE

Burlington:

Saturday, July 26th @ 10:30am

*Toddler/Preschool Dance Party!*

Join Housel Fun & Fitness for an interactive and engaging show with some of your favorite choreographed dances and some new ones, too! Participants will be moving and grooving to exciting songs and following along with simple steps. All dances are teacher-led, age-appropriate and include a lot of props and surprises! 

Mount Laurel Library - 100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mount Laurel

click HERE for more info and to register

Camden:

Thursday, July 17th @ 10:30am - 11:30am

*Different Abilities Kids & Parents Meet up* ~free

Free workshop where you can meet other local families, share experiences, and enjoy a fun, inclusive activity with your child (ages 0-5)! Led by a pediatric occupational therapist, we will begin with introductions where you will be invited to share your experiences as a parent of a child with special abilities. Next, we will engage the kids in a fun activity targeting the important skill of imitation. Afterward, children can enjoy free play with library provided sensory toys, and parents will have time to connect over coffee and tea. 

Waterford Township Library - 386 White Horse Pike, Atco

click HERE for more info and to register

Cape May:

Every Wednesday @ 9:30am - 10:30am

*Kids Nature Story Hour!* ~free - no registration needed

Learn about the amazing creatures that call the refuge home while walking with Ranger Olivia! Arts and crafts and hands on activities along with nature theme stories!

Cape May County National Wildlife Refuge - 12001 Pacific Ave, Wildwood Crest

View Flyer HERE

Cumberland:

Every Tuesday @ 9:00am - 12:00pm

*Toy Library Tuesdays* ~free

Come meet new friends, choose from hundreds of different fun toys to play with and books to read! Borrow a toy, too! Free and open to toddlers and their families - siblings welcome.

Shirley Eves Center - 313 N. 10th Street, Millville

click HERE for more info

Gloucester:

Saturday, July 12th @ 11:00am - 4:00pm

*Butterfly Festival* ~free

Free family event that celebrates nature and creativity! Highlights: bug show, live music, food vendors, Butterfly House Tours, Kids crafts and games, bug parade and more!

Red Bank Battlefield - 100 Hessian Ave., National Park

view flyer HERE

Salem:

Fridays, July 12th, 19th & 26th @ 10:00am

*Salem Library Storytime* ~free

Story, craft & snack!

112 West Broadway, Salem

click HERE for more info