Brutus’ Summer Reading Challenge
Jump into summer adventures with our kids’ reading challenge!
Event description
Young Buckeyes can embark on reading adventures with a tracker featuring Ohio State’s iconic Oval. Earn fun stickers for each reading session and use them to fill the paths on the Oval. For completing the challenge, kids receive Buckeye-themed bookmarks.
Cost
This program is FREE and open to all children. Space is limited. Register now!
Connect with us
Join our Facebook group to get program updates and share tips and book recommendations with fellow Buckeyes!
FAQs
Once the registration period has ended, kids will receive an exclusive tracker to log their reading. After each reading session, they should add a buckeye or leaf sticker to their tracker. They can also earn additional stickers for completing fun reading-related challenges throughout the summer.
The reading challenge starts on June 1, 2025, and ends on August 2, 2025.
All kids who meet their goals and submit their progress electronically will receive a set of Buckeye-themed bookmarks.
No problem! When registering, you will have the option to request materials and prizes to be sent to a different address.
This program is intended for individual families. You can register up to four children. If your family has more than four children, please email us at ADV-OSUAAprograms@osu.edu so that we can accommodate you.
We have designed this program (themes, prizes, etc.) for kids in pre-K to 8th grade. However, you know your child best. If you think this program will help instill a love of reading in children of other ages, we would love for them to participate too! Kids with a high school reading level or above may enjoy participating in our Summer Reading Bingo Challenge.
Participants should work with an adult in their life to determine the appropriate reading goal. We suggest making it a goal to read 20 minutes per day, at least five times per week. This equates to 45 reading sessions throughout the summer. However, this can be adjusted based on age, reading level and attention span. If you are unsure of what reading goal to select, we recommend consulting with the child’s educator.
Participants will receive a link to electronically submit their progress at the completion of the program.
We encourage you to join our Facebook group to connect with other participants, share tips and exchange book recommendations! We’ll also post reminders about submitting your progress.
Yes! Please check out the Summer Reading Bingo Challenge for teens and adults.
Registration for this reading challenge will end on April 25, or until all materials are claimed.
Additional questions
Please contact us at ADV-OSUAAprograms@osu.edu.