Reading Programs
Alpha Park has compiled a list of Reading Programs for your students that are available throughout the year. Links are provided though each section.
All Year Long:
- BOOK IT! Homeschool - Program Dates: October-March. Open to homeschool families with PreK-6th grade students (ages 4-12). Parents set goals, track reading, and reward their students in their digital dashboards.
- BOOK IT! @ School - Program Dates: October-March. Open to PreK-6th teachers at public, private, and charter schools. Each teacher enrolls their class to participate.
- Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards - Open to all ages, redeem the certificate and get 10 FREE Play Points with any food purchase at your local Chuck E. Cheese.
- Panda Express: Read with Me Program - If you are an organization that has education-based programs for children, you are eligible to sign up. Recommended best for elementary school students who are reading, typically grades Pre-K/TK - 5th grade (ages 5-11).
Only During the Summer:
- Camp BOOK IT! - Program Dates: June - August. Open to all families with PreK-6th grade students (ages 4-12). Parents set goals, track reading, and reward their students in their digital dashboards.
- Barnes & Noble: Summer Reading Program - Program Dates: June - August. Open to students in Grades 1-6. Students read 8 books during the summer and record them in their Summer Reading Journal. Then write in which part of the book was their favorite and why. Students can then choose a free book at Barnes & Noble from a curated list.
- Half Price Books: Summer Reading Camp - Program Dates: June - July. Open to students aged 0 - 12.
- Scholastic Home Base: Summer Reading - Program Dates: May 9th - September 12th. Home Base is a completely free digital destination that offers stories, characters, games, and a community of readers. Home Base is moderated for safety 24/7.
- Reading is Fundamental: Summer Reading - Program Dates: May - September. RIF's Summer of Action-Packed Pages Coming May 2025