Third annual “Take A Child Outside Week,” Sept. 24-30

Teach kids how great the great outdoors can be. Celebrate “Take A Child Outside Week” Thursday, September 24 through Wednesday, September 30. Take a Child Outside Week is a national initiative spearheaded by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences designed to help break down obstacles that keep children from exploring the natural world. The week encourages children and adults to spend time together outdoors.

On the “Take A Child Outside” website, adults are encouraged to pledge to take a child outside during the week and chart their location on a digital map. LEARN NC is featured as one of the partners on the map. The web site also offers a link to interesting outdoor activities, as well as a list of other participating organizations.

“By arming parents, teachers and caregivers with resources on outdoor activities, children will become reconnected with nature and spend more time outdoors,” says Liz Baird, Director of School Programs at the Museum.

Currently, all 50 U.S. states and four foreign countries actively participate in “Take A Child Outside Week.” This initiative attracted 109 partners its first year and now more than 300 organizations participate nationwide including parks, museums, science centers, and many other organizations interested in reconnecting children and nature.