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Back to School: Back Outside! 

In time for the new school year, a new report explains how outdoor play can improve student performance. Read the executive summary or the full report (2.6 MB).

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Tips, Activities, Advice
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Free Fall Outdoor Guide

Don't let the busy back-to-school season keep you indoors. Download Be Out There's "Outdoor Family Fun" Guide with games and activities to get the family outside.

Outdoors & Health
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Is your Child a "Whole Child?"

The report Whole Child: Developing Mind, Body and Spirit through Outdoor Play outlines why American kids are out of shape, tuned out and stressed out.    

Join the Be Out There Movement to Get Kids Outside

Research connects the lack of outdoor time to increased obesity, depression, stress, diabetes, ADD and poor performance in the classroom. Learn more >>

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