You get 12 opportunities to celebrate National Play Outside Day in America each year. The official holiday, celebrated since 2011, is held on the 1st Saturday of every month and encourages Americans of all ages to enjoy the outdoors, whether it be sun or snow!
The day’s purpose is to create a habit of outdoor fun and activities for people of all ages, including kids, adults, parents, and grandparents. People are encouraged to use their imagination, enjoy nature, and make memories.
Outdoor play can provide physical activity, fresh oxygen, new sights and sounds, and help you experience the world around you.
Ideas for children:
•Play catch or other sports
•Go on a bike ride
•Read outside
•Have a picnic
•Create a chalk obstacle course
•Water play
•Take a hike
•Organize a get together at a park with your friends
•Bring your toys outside
•Explore new parts of your neighborhood
•Use your imagination to come up with fun things to do
Ideas for Adults:
•Play what your kids want to play, enjoy your grandkids’ curiosity and imagination
•Plan fun outdoor activities with other families
•Pretend you are still a kid and have fun
•Go to a lake or swimming pool
•Pick an activity from the list above or anything else that you enjoy and just do it
I doubt I could get past mid-calf but I’d love to play Chinese jump rope again!
It’s so easy to stay inside and get caught up on life’s to-do lists or the modern devices that lend to sedentary lifestyles and poor health. Get outdoors and enjoy the day! Just a few minutes, even in the sweltering summer heat, is good for your body and mind. Share your photos on social media using #nationalplayoutsideday.
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