Celebrate the First Day of Summer!

Hey readers,

The first day of summer is right around the corner! Celebrate by trying these fun summer activities.

Photo: Dreamstime

• Start a summer book club! Take turns picking a book to read. Then get together to talk about what everyone thought about it.
• Help in the garden! Planting a fruit and vegetable garden is fun to do, plus you get to eat the delicious items you grow as a rewards. Talk to your parents about starting one!
• Learn something new. Whether it’s throwing a baseball correctly or just doing a simply trick on your scooter, there’s always something new to learn! Figure out what you’d like to learn then ask an adult to help you research ways to reach your goal.
• Look at the stars. Summer is the perfect time to study the stars in the sky. Try and see if you can spot some famous constellations, like the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper!
• Keep a summer diary. Record what you do each day! It’ll be fun to look back at those memories one day.

How do you stay busy during the summer? Share your activity ideas in the comments section below!

Remember to also check out the Summer 2015 issue of chickaDEE for more great activities!

Bye for now!
Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Enter Chirp’s Sun Safety Contest

Hey readers!

Summer is all about having fun outside, but it’s important to protect yourself from the sun’s rays. Here are some tips for a safe summer season!

1. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

2. Sweat and water can take off your sunscreen. Remember to look for one that’s water resistant.

3. Re-apply sunscreen every 2 hours.

4. Wait at least 15 minutes after applying sunscreen before going into the sun.

5. Wear long sleeve shirts, pants hats and sunglasses.

6. The sun is the strongest from about 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., so limit your time outdoors during these hours.

Ready to head outside?

Chirp is giving away an MD MOMS prize pack of Baby-Safe Sunscreen Towelettes and Daily UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Moisturizing Lotion!

Prizes courtesy of MD MOMS.

Just tell us your favourite summer activity for a chance to WIN! Leave your answer in the comments section below.

Contest Deadline: July 1st, 2015, 11:59pm

One winner will be chosen by random draw and announced on the blog on July 2nd, 2015. Full contest rules and regulations can be seen here.

Prize courtesy of MD MOMS.

Good luck in the contest!
Melissa, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Summer Adventures

Hi everyone,

Chirp readers Leah and Caleb are having a very busy summer full of camping and hiking.

They sent us some pictures of their adventures.

Looks like they are having a blast!

Thanks for sending in your pictures, Leah and Caleb.

If you are having a summer adventure, tell us about it in the comments below or send an email to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Talk to you later,

Ashley, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Contest: Win a TrayKit!

Summer is here! What are you planning on doing with your family this summer? Does it include a road trip to your grandparents? A trip on a plane to a cool country?

Whatever you end up doing, don’t forget to pack your chickaDEE summer issue. It’s full of comics, puzzles stories and jokes to get you through your long journey! You can pack it in a TrayKit, a handy all-in-one backpack and play-tray to keep all your boredom busters all in one place.

TrayKit prize courtesy of Kids Preferred

For a chance to WIN a TrayKit*, tell us: What are your summer plans?

Comment on this post or send an email to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Contest deadline: July 7, 2014, 11:59pm.

Winners will be chosen by random draw and announced on the blog on July 9, 2014. Full contest rules and regulations can be seen here.

Good luck!

Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

 *Winner can pick one of four available TrayKit styles.

Summer Issues Have Arrived!

Hey Readers,

Hurray! The summer issues are here!

As always, chickaDEE’s special summer issue is packed with tons of comics, puzzles, stories and jokes.

Read a super-fun Chick and Dee comic, follow the adventures of Jaxon and Merva at summer space camp, and go on a scavenger hunt with Daisy Dreamer!

The summer issue also comes in a smaller size so you can take it with you on all your summer adventures.

Have fun!

– Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com