5 Fun Outdoor Activities to Encourage Exploration and Creativity
Before the kids head to summer camp, create a classroom in your backyard.
Backyards on a Budget
Simple ideas to spruce up your backyard with the kids— without spending a fortune.
The Power Of Play: How Unstructured Recreation Fosters Growth
Structured academics and lessons are important, but make sure your kids are not over-committed so they still have time to play.
Every Kid Outdoors: Free Park Passes For 4th Graders
The Every Kid Outdoors program offers 4th graders and their families the opportunity to explore America’s diverse landscapes and ecosystems – for free.
Nature’s Bounty: Motivating Your Children To Explore The Great Outdoors
Both indoor and outdoor activities offer creative, physical and emotional benefits for your children. Here are some ways to complement outdoor discoveries with indoor activities.
Hop, Skip and Jump into the Future
A look at physical activity and play through the years.
Geocaching: A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt
The crisp fall months offer the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. What better way to do so than with geocaching, a nature-based game using GPS technology?