Kids of all ages enjoyed the Summer Kickoff Party at Kids America on June 2nd. The event was sponsored by Time Warner Cable and featured inflatable rides, free hot dogs, popcorn, soft drinks, and games. Over 400 people attended the party.

Registrations are still being accepted for all summer camps and activities at Kids America, including next week's International Xtreme Soccer Camp (June 11-15).

The International Xtreme Soccer Camp features Manchester United's Gordon Hill and Joe Raduka from Cleveland United as instructors.

There is also camps for basketball, volleyball, soccer cheerleading, Kids American Idol Camp, and Summer Adventures Day Camp throughout the summer.

Call 740.622.6657 to register by phone or click the link below for more details on all of our camps this summer.

Over 60 children are participating in the spring session of Outdoor Shorties Soccer at Kids America. The final matches of the season will be played on Saturday, June 9th.

Spring Shorties Soccer sponsors include: Given-Dawson Funeral Home, Carroll's Buckeye Motors, Echoing Hills Village, State Farm-Aaron Schmitt, Annin Company, and the Coshocton County Advertiser.

Thank you to all of our participants and sponsors for your support of Kids America!

Kids America will host it's 2nd Annual Girls Basketball Shootout on June 16th and 23rd.

The jr. high shootout will take place on June 16th followed by the high school shootout on June 23d.

Team competing in this year's event include: Coshocton, River View, Ridgewood, Linden McKinley, Logan, Newcomerstown, Warren Local, Waterford, East Knox, Licking Heights, Philo, Caldwell, Eastern Local, Marietta, Newport, Utica, Indian Valley, West Holmes, and Maysville.

The shootouts are a cooperative effort between Kids America and Ohio Express Girls Basketball Club.

Get information on upcoming Kids America events sent to your cell phone via text message.

Just send a text message with the word KIDSAMERICA to the number 41411.

Standard text messaging charges will apply. Check with your wireless carrier regarding the cost of sending and receiving text messages from your phone.

Members of the Kids America Walking Club will be recognized on Friday, June 8th at 9:30am.

Individuals reaching a new mileage milestone include: John Fox (2500 Mile Club), Barb Warren (1000), Carolyn Richards (500), Vada McVay (250), Frank Owens (250), Jane Cornett (100), Jane Albert (100), Doris Parkhill (100), Peter Shults (50), and Helen Wright (50).

Kids America is currently accepting scholarship applications for all upcoming summer camps and activities.

The "Helping the Kids Play" scholarship fund was designed to assist children who qualify participate in Kids America activities.

Qualified applicants are eligible to receive up to $75.00 in financial assistance per year, per child.

Lace up the running shoes and break out the Frisbee!

Kids America will host a pair of track & field day events for kids ages 3 to 7. Shorties Track & Field Days will take place on Friday, June 8th and Friday, June 22nd at 10am. Both events are open to boys and girls.

Children can choose to compete on one day or both at Kids America. Registration is $10.00 per child and only $5.00 for members of Kids America.

Each child will participate in four events including 40- meter dash, 200-meter run, Frisbee toss, and softball throw. Call 740.622.6657 to register in advance. Registrations will also be accepted on the day of the event.

During the summer months, Kids America will be open Monday - Friday 6am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday Noon to 5pm.