As part of Regal Entertainment Group’s Summer Movie Express, Regal is treating the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue youth to enjoy blockbuster hits while also engaging their brains.

All young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer, according to the National Summer Learning Association. Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue is receiving one of 80 Regal grants to help local kids experience summer fun with a learning purpose.

As part of the initiative, Bellevue’s local Regal theater, Regal Crossroads Stadium 8 will offer Club members $1 admission to a predetermined G or PG rated movies. The grant also will help cover expenses like transportation and snacks for club members.

Through their participation in the Regal Summer Movie Express program, the club also will implement at least two learning encounters that incorporate the Regal experience. The club will select from such activities as establishing a book club to read a movie themed book, adapting their own screen play based on the movie to visiting local landmarks after viewing to a film.

“This is a great opportunity for our Boys & Girls Club members, and we couldn’t be more excited about being selected for Regal Entertainment Group’s Summer Movie Express,” said Kathy Haggart of Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue “Our club is extremely active during the summer season, so we’re always grateful for opportunities that combine fun with engaging learning activities that help our young people stimulate their minds during the summer break.”