$1.5 Million Available for Outdoor Youth Programs in Washington

Washington State Parks – January 01, 2008

Washington's children are as "plugged in" as the rest of the nation's children. They are spending more time indoors, on computers, watching television, and less time playing outside. Children are not getting the experiences, memories and benefits of enjoying the great outdoors that previous generations did. Outdoor education and recreation programs can help turn this trend around. These programs help reduce stress of our over-scheduled children, increase their attention spans, reduce absenteeism, create positive behavioral changes and increase overall test scores. Outdoor education programs help children gain the experiences and benefits of connecting with the great outdoors. No Child Left…

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