The Great American Campout

Spend a Night Under the Stars


The Great American Backyard Campout, June 26, 2010

National Wildlife Federation's Great American Backyard Campout is the ideal solution for today’s indoor kids who only spend a fraction of their day outdoors. Plus it is time to recapture an essential part of childhood--outdoor play.

Join in the fun with families, friends and communities for the sixth annual Great American Backyard Campout on June 26. National Wildlife Federation encourages parents and kids alike to trade their website for a campsite and screen time for green time to experience a night under the stars with Mother Nature.

In the last two decades, childhood has literally moved indoors with kids spending almost eight hours per day in front of electronic media. Simply put, the nature of childhood has changed, and there isn’t much nature in it. Doesn't leave much time to catch a firefly, does it?

Studies show that outdoor time helps children grow lean and strong, enhances creativity and attention spans, decreases aggression, and boosts classroom performance. Bottom line--healthier, happier kids.

A signature fund-raising event for the National Wildlife Federation's Be Out There movement, the Great American Backyard Campout will let kids explore a whole other world right in their own backyard, at a neighborhood-hosted campout, or at large community campouts.

When camper's register on National Wildlife Federation’s website, they'll get helpful information to make their camping experience a memorable one. There are also easy-to-use campout recipes, nocturnal wildlife guides, campfire songs and games, nature activities and more.

Official Website:

http://www.backyardcampout.org/