How to Celebrate National Candy Month In June

June is National Candy Month. Find a reason to celebrate candy from the past and the present. Taste sweet treats, enjoy summer by exploring open General Stores or candy factories. Learn how candy is made or make candy yourself. Discover the history behind candy making and have fun!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Candy
• Creativity
• Transportation
• Computer
• Internet Access

1. 
   theeclecticgourmet.com

   Revisit old-fashioned candy you tasted as a kid and share that experience with your children or friends. You may be able to locate those types of candy at Cracker Barrel Restaurant Stores, or similar stores.

2. 
   knol.google.com

   Take part in an activity. Visit candy companies on-line and search for promotions. For example, Tootsie Roll Industries promotions are at the Web site: http://www.tootsie.com/promo_popflavor.php
   
   (see resources for updated links on current activities)

3. 
   gpbotma.homestead.com

   Visit a currently open general store. Search on-line for one near you, or contact your local Travel Agent for assistance. Print the General Store Scavenger Hunt sheet (link located in resource), and take it with you.

4. 
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   Tour a candy factory or visit one on-line. Many factories that do not offer public tours may offer on-line videos or other information on how they produce their candy.

5. 
   secure.oregonbrand.com

   Make your own Rock Candy. Visit the Web site, http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/candy/recipe-rockcandy.html, for a recipe on-line.
   
   Search the Internet and your local library for cookbooks on candy treats. Visit Family Fun's Web site for some cute candy topped cupcakes, http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50061.

Tips & Warnings

• Coordinate this day with a homeschooling lesson or unit study.
• Take advantage of this celebration and keep kids from boredom during summer.

Resources

• Vote for the next Tootsie Pop Flavor
• Why I Love... (Tootsie Roll Industries) Essay Contest
• Spangler Candy - Videos
• Beeker's General Store ~ Pemberville, Ohio
• Hershey's Promotions and Fun Stuff
• Old Fashioned Candy
• Balboa Candy - California
• Stuckey's
• Cracker Barrel Stores
• General Store Scavenger Hunt Printable (pdf)
• General Store 1000 piece puzzle
• www.amazon.com ~ Country Stores of Vermont (book)
• Science of Candy - Rock Candy Recipe
• Family Fun ~ Dogs and Burgers Cupcakes
• Candy Holidays, Fun Facts, Activities and More
• Candy Pencil Craft

[FrazzledNanny]

on 6/26/2009 I celebrate National Candy month every month. My favorite candy is chocolate covered almonds. 5*

[michaelinasmom]

on 6/22/2009 Didn't know it was Candy month. Now I don't feel bad about my kids getting a little bit of candy from VBS. 5*.

[makaksa]

on 6/20/2009 Oooh, the perfect excuse for eating candy this month!

[jenng]

on 6/14/2009 I never new there was a national month for candy wow 5*

[sunshineandrose]

on 6/10/2009 I love candy! I visited the historic downtown candy store a couple of days ago mmm good candy 5*