The month of May is National Bike Month, and it's a BIG DEAL in The Woodlands. Time to oil up those bicycle chains, air up the tires, and hit the road! Whether you have a mountain bike, an electric bike, or a cruiser, a $100 bicycle from Walmart or something more in the neighborhood of $2K from a specialty bike shop, this is your month to take to the trails or to the open road and spend some time biking. May brings plenty of sunshine and a slight breeze, so all you'll need is a water bottle!

This month, The Woodlands Township has a myriad of biking activities for families of all sizes. There are village group rides, children's events, workshops, a Bike & Roll to School Day, and more.

CLICK HERE to access Bike The Woodlands - your guide to indulging in this celebratory month of biking! 

In case you're not convinced, below are some of the wonderful benefits to biking:

• Bicyling facilates weight loss.
• Bicycling can help clear your mind.
• Bicycling releases endorphins, helping to boost your mood.
• Bicycling improves heart health.
• Bicycling can help strengthen leg and core muscles.

Have you visited the Barbara Bush library in Spring? It's part of Harris County Public Library System and offers a ton of activities for the community such as storytimes, open mic nights, teen crafts, computer classes, book clubs, puppet shows, and so much more!

Yes, there are several libraries closer for Woodlands-area readers (the South County Library on Lake Robbins Dr is just a few minutes away from home for me), but I don’t mind driving further sometimes to take advantage of a community program that’s awesome and free (and ALL the programs at the library are free).

Have you heard of Carolina Creek’s overnight summer camp? It isn’t a Vacation Bible School away from home. It’s a summer camp for kids, offering a wide range of exciting activities and events connecting fun and faith! The best news (in our opinion) is that it's located in Hunstville, TX, only a short drive from The Woodlands, so it's an easy-to-access summer camp for our readers, especially if you're feeling a bit uneasy about your child being away from home.

I lost count of the number of times my daughter said “Mommy can you sign me up, please?” We did the March 3 Tour Day for Camp Cho-Yeh, and let me tell you… if you are toying around with the idea of sending your child to an overnight summer camp, doing a tour like this (Camp Cho-Yeh's next Open House Tour is April 7) is very highly recommended! Meeting the friendly staff and getting a look at the grounds definitely eased my mind about summer camp overnight. And if the idea of camp all the way in Livingston, Texas seems a bit far-fetched, let me assure you that it’s only 1 hour from the Woodlands, a very comfortable drive!

Camp Cho-Yeh is an overnight Christian camp comprised of 700 acres of wholesome adventure! We toured the cabins, the aquatic center, the Cho-Dome, and the Trading Post, and we got a look at the giant swing, various other buildings and lodges throughout the campgrounds, obstacle mud courses, the lake, ropes courses, and more!

You won't see everything in these photos, including the water sports and the giant lake inflatables that your kiddos will be able to enjoy during camp, but hopefully you'll get an idea.

Pictured below is a look at one of the elementary-age cabins & bathrooms. Imagine your little one connecting with her peers, sharing songs and giggles, and maybe having the occasional pillow fight!

Here's the dining hall where hot meals are served daily!

Nature abounds at Camp Cho-Yeh, and at the heart of all the fun activities is a Christian-led camp where your child is growing in confidence while connecting with others and God's word. What more could you want?

The cabins and bathrooms were clean and spacious, and during our tour we were able to let off energy on the jumping pillow, shoot hoops on the basketball court, explore the amazing treehouse (including a double barrel slide that blew my mind), and we didn’t leave without getting a second helping of Cho-Cookies which were divine!

If you’re looking for an overnight summer camp opportunity for your child who’s entering 1^st grade up through high school, be sure to give Camp Cho-Yeh a look! The next Open House Tour is scheduled for Sunday, April 7, 2024, and here’s the link to RSVP. It’s a free event!

Introducing Creator Camp, The Woodlands' premier destination for children aged 6-13 looking to dive into the world of creative technology this summer. The staff at Creator Camp believes in turning curiosity into creativity, merging the excitement of summer camp with the innovative world of technology and media.

Unique Learning Experience
Curriculum is meticulously designed to engage young minds in the realms of filmmaking, YouTube content creation, Minecraft modding, and Roblox game design. Led by industry experts, each camp offers a hands-on, interactive learning environment that encourages campers to think creatively, work collaboratively, and bring their imaginative ideas to life.

For the past 40 years, Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio has been teaching dancers of all ages in The Woodlands, TX and surrounding areas and currently has 3 locations in The Woodlands where they continue to teach dancers in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Tumbling, Adult Classes, and many more.

In recognition of the dance studio’s 40th anniversary, Boni’s will be holding a Celebratory 40th Recital at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on May 25th and 26th, 2024. As well as celebrating their current dancers, they will be welcoming back many of Boni’s alumni from the past 40 years.