It's Great American Campout season! June 26 - October 31 is when you and your family can take the pledge to participate in the Great American Backyard Campout challenge sponsored by The National Wildlife Federation. So, take the pledge NOW because then you'll be entered to win their contest and you've helped show by your sign-up that you're committed to keeping the OUT in Scouting with us! Plus, we will be camping between now and October! SO GO PLEDGE HERE NOW!
This initiative is a summer long way to encourage camping which connects you with nature and wildlife. I mean, think about it -- you can't fully appreciate it if you never are out in it! Right?
It doesn't matter if you're camping in a tent, in a cabin, in your backyard, in a national forest or in an RV -- just GET OUT THERE AND CAMP between now and October!
Richard Louv penned Last Child In The Woods. If you haven't read it, I encourage you to do so. I fully believe that the more and more commercial driven, label seeking, persuasively marketable we have made ourselves, the further the disconnect between us and nature. That's why we strive to keep the OUT in scOUTing. We need nature! The best thing you can do is to DISCONNECT from your screens and CONNECT outside! So, take the pledge to join us at least once before the deadline!
Collin O'Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation states, "Reconnecting with nature inspires us to care for what we love and rekindles the conservation ethic that lives inside each of us. When you can be present in nature and experience a connection – when you look into a tree and see the eyes of a great horned owl staring back at you – it reminds us of our responsibility to take action and protect the things we value most."
There's also a link to a place where you can rent gear! Don't have what you need or want to try something out? RENT IT! There's a whole unboxing video you can watch as well. Pretty economical way to try before you buy.
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