Kidgits Club at Coddingtown

Kidgits is a low cost club ($5 a year to join) for preschoolers and children of all ages sponsored by Coddingtown Mall. Most of the Kidgits activities are on weekends so this makes it nice for working parents or caregivers who usually miss out on weekday events. Benefits of joining include events at the Coddingtown Mall, coupons, a birthday surprise and more!

About the Club

When your sign up your preschooler as a member, he/she will receive a t-shirt (with all the Kidgit characters on it) and a membership card that you child will think is very cool. They will also be invited to all of the themed events, about 6 per year, receive a surprise bag on their birthday, a newsletter, and can get a balloon with every visit to Coddingtown. Parents/caregivers will receive coupons and a promotional “goodie bag.”

Event Review

The first event was sponsored by Sonoma County Libraries, Radio Disney and Cabbage Patch Dolls. There was a craft and coloring table set up for preschoolers to participate in between segments (the whole event lasted about 2 hours) while Radio Disney played music. All members present were included in drawings for various Cabbage Patch Doll’s, games, and other toys. Every member received a Kidgits storybook as well. A Sonoma County librarian was there reading stories to the children as they sat on little Kidgits cushions. Overall, it was a fun event for all who attended.

Benefits for Preschoolers

Letting your preschooler know they are part of a “club” is very exciting for them. Being able to get a balloon every time they go to the mall is just as exciting! They also will enjoy receiving the Kidgits newsletter, it has games, projects and craft ideas. The Kidgits website has some cute little interactive games that preschoolers are able to play as well as coloring pages to print out. Check it out at www.simonkidgitsclub.com.

Some Disadvantages for Preschoolers

Being that it was their first event, things were a little unorganized. The people running the activities were not very experienced at keeping preschoolers and other ages entertained and engaged. And while the crowd didn’t seem too overwhelming at the first event, I can see how future events may be a little stressful with more and more people joining all the time. (After the next event, I will give an update.)

Future Events

Safe Summer Event – May 12, 2007

Super Duper Mini Chef – July 21, 2007
     Kitchen safety, food preparation, table manners, fun with food activities

Disney Channel Games – Coming in August
     Health and wellness themed games and activities

Fall into Fun – September 22, 2007

Halloween Crafts and Games – October 20, 2007

Kidgits Tree of Thanks – November 1-30, 2007
     Kidgits members recognize what they are thankful for

To Join:

Online at www.simonkidgitsclub.com
or at Coddingtown Mall at the information booth.

Kidgits Club at Coddingtown Mall
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
www.simonkidgitsclub.com
707-527-5377