SIMON KIDGITS CLUB HOSTS INTERACTIVE, BACK-TO-SCHOOL-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG STUDENTS AND PARENTS AT OCEAN COUNTY MALL

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a leading global retail real estate company, is holding a special celebration to help young students and parents across the country “make the grade” even before the school year begins. Families are invited to score an “A+” in preparedness and entertainment with Simon Kidgits Club®’s annual Back-to-School event Ocean County Mall on Saturday, August 17, from 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in Center Court.

Simon Kidgits Club’s Back-to-School event will feature a variety of interactive activities for children and valuable offers for adults, all designed to make transitioning into academic routines a little easier.

·         Infusing some fun: To incorporate excitement into getting back to the classroom, kids will have the opportunity to participate in seasonal-inspired craft-making activities and games, including making custom notebooks.

·         Introducing what’s hot: Before hitting the books, families can explore the latest clothing, accessory and toy trends from retailers at Ocean County Mall.

·         Sharing savvy ways to save: Event attendees will have the chance to win prizes and giveaways and tackle their back-to-school shopping lists with exclusive retailer coupons.

·         Additional activities include a free My Parent and Me Music and Movement class offered by the Peppermint Tree Child Development Center in Toms River.

 “At Simon® malls, we know the back-to-school experience means more to families than simply purchasing must-have supplies,” said Tara Melodick,  director of mall marketing and business development at Ocean County Mall. “We’re hosting our annual Back-to-School event to encourage parents and kids to connect with each other, enjoy a final moment of summer fun at their favorite Simon mall and get ready to take on a new school year.”

The Simon Kidgits Club is a fun and informative program that focuses on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children ages 3-8. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2013, the Simon Kidgits Club has kept children and parents alike amused for a decade with various events and activities while providing incentives for club members, such as special offers, rewards and games. For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club and Back-to-School events, visit www.simon.com/kidgits, like the mall on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OceanCountyMall and follow on Twitter: @OceanCountyMall.