Families Outdoors
Families Outdoors empowers families to build lifelong healthy habits and improve their long-term well-being by participating in high quality outdoor experiences. All families can benefit from this programming, no matter their location.
To keep alive their inborn sense of wonder, children need the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with them the joy, mystery, and excitement of the world we live in. – Rachel Carson
To keep alive their inborn sense of wonder, children need the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with them the joy, mystery, and excitement of the world we live in. – Rachel Carson
We hope families enjoy the benefits of being outside and, as a result, begin to incorporate time spent outdoors into their lifestyle, leading to healthier, more connected communities.
Activities
Chapter Leaders offer a variety of family-friendly short, local outings kids of all ages and their grownups can enjoy. From paddling your local river or lake to scavenger hunts or StoryWalks® in local parks and forests, AMC Chapter leaders provide safe, guided outdoor activities to make being in nature fun and educational. Pack your day pack, put on your walking shoes, bring water and snack, and prepare to meet new friends and have fun!
At AMC destinations, we combine outdoor adventures with kid-friendly mountain hospitality in breathtaking locations throughout the Northeast. Our experienced staff lead a full program of activities for you and your kids, enabling you to enjoy the camaraderie of other families who share your outdoor interests.
For families with younger children (ages 4-6), our "Wee Wanderers" program provides guided activities to help young kids explore the outdoors at their own pace, while ensuring that the whole family enjoys their time in the outdoors.
- Volunteer Handbook »Volunteer units working with youth and families
- Scavenger Hunt »Find 22 things in the outdoors!
- Anywhere Scavenger Hunt »Everyday is Earth Day!
- Nature Games for Families »Active games to teach nature concepts to children
- Bug Bingo »How many critters can you find?