The EVERY KID IN A PARK website connects youth, parents, and educators with the parks and other recreational sites around the United States.
Fourth graders and their families can access America’s natural wonders and historic sites for free! This website takes children through the process of getting a free pass.
The How it Works section takes youth through the process of getting a pass, planning a trip, and hitting the road.
The Get your Pass section involves fourth graders in playing a game, parents in learning the rules, and educators in accessing passes for whole classes. Regardless of whether students are able to visit parks, the game is a fun way to help youth explore the many outdoor opportunities available.
The Plan your Trip section connects students to websites where they can explore parks and other sites, learn about where to stay, and find out about outdoor safety. It also links to places children might want to visit in each state.
Librarians will find this website to be an excellent way to jumpstart discussions about the value of exploring the great outdoors. Place this website in a display that includes books focusing on nature and outdoor exploration. Be sure to include the many National Geographic Kids books available on this topic.
To visit the website, go to https://www.everykidinapark.gov/.
