Outdoor Fun


Here are some ideas to engage your children in outdoor activities:

Join the Great American Backyard Campout (June), in your backyard, parks, campgrounds or even your balcony! No site is too big or too small to spend a night sleeping under the stars.  The site includes tips and ideas on family camping. 

Ideas for kids of all ages can find fun, healthy and free adventures along
the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Outdoor activity ideas from National Wildlife Federation


Explore, learn and help out your state parks! The new Junior Ranger guide is packed full of fun activities you can do at any of our 39 NC state parks. Be a Junior Ranger!
We have plenty more ideas for outdoor activities at 4-H- for example, explore animals, insects or birds with 4-H project manuals.