National Kids Bowl Free Summer Program: Offers kids two free games of summer bowling daily (shoe rental fee may apply). Sponsored by community organizations, schools & bowling centers to provide kids & families a safe & fun summer experience. Low-cost family passes available so all family members can play. Let your local bowling center know about the program: www.kidsbowlfree.com

Participating Upper CA centers:

Cedar Lanes in Weed. May 10-Oct 1, 2011. 137 Main St. (530) 938-3278.

Tall Pines Entertainment Center; Paradise. May 12-Sept. 5, 2011. 5445 Clark Rd. (530) 872-2695.

Butte County

Orchard Lanes; Chico. www.amf.com/orchardlanes 2397 Esplanade. (530) 895-3257.

Tall Pines Entertainment Center; Paradise. www.tallpines.net 5445 Clark Rd. (530) 872-2695.

Shasta County

Country Bowl; Redding. www.countrybowl.com 2615 Bechelli Ln. (530) 223-1080.

Shasta Lanes; Redding. www.shastalanesredding.com 11093 Black Marble Way. (530) 244-5773.

Siskiyou County

Cedar Lanes; Weed. www.weedbowling.com 137 Main St. (530) 938-3278.

Tehama County

Java Lanes: Corning. Offers summer youth league for ages 5+ (Thurs 11am-1pm). 2075 Solano St. (530) 824-3500.

Lariat Bowl; Red Bluff. Offers summer Kids Bowl Cheap Club May 16-Sept. 2, M-F 12-5pm: $1/game + $1/shoe rental. Summer Family Pass ($24) allows family members $1/game, $1/shoe rental. www.lariatbowl.com 365 S. Main St. (530) 527-2720.