national get outdoors day makes forests and parks fun place for healthy activity

June 11 will be National Get Outdoors Day.

This is the fourth annual National Get Outdoors Day.  Also known as "Go Day".  The goal of this special day is to encourage families especially those with children to go outside and have some great outdoor fun.  Not only is this a great way to be active and stay healthy but it is fun too!  It is an opportunity for the family to get together and make some new lasting memories.

What are some of your favorite childhood memories?  You might remember that the best ones were the simple ones.  For me, I remember my dad taking us all out to the park to play dodgeball.  This was a Sunday event and growing up in San Francisco, you had to do a little planning to get into nature and away from the concrete.  But bless my dad, he always found ways to take us kids out and have some fun.  And it did not cost us anything!  With Golden Gate Park in the center of the city, we had time to do a little walking in nature.

But now there are dedicated places creating special events to make it fun for the kids and get them interested in the forest and the outdoors.

Special events promoting Get outdoors Day

Find a forest near you!

Summmer Kit Fitness Fun Pack (Spanish version)

Being Active is Fun' Healthy Goal - Printable Agreement (Spanish version)

Walking Every Day Goal - Printable Agreement (Spanish version)

Other resources:

Being Active is Fun Healthy Goals - Printable Tracking Sheet (Spanish version)

Limiting TV Time Chart for Kids - Printable Tracking Sheet (Spanish version)

Count Your Steps Walking Chart - Printable Tracking Sheet (Spanish version)