The idea of spending 100 Hours outside, in one month, can feel intimidating. Does it bring to mind a ten mile run or going for a mountain bike ride in Newell Open Space? It can be these things, but it can also be sitting outside with a cup of coffee or chatting with friends. Time outside is wonderful and much easier than you think. You can get your 100 hours outside by doing any of the wonderful things listed below! Don’t forget to sign up for the ACCPF 100 Hours Outside Challenge to win fun prizes.
- Plant a garden
- Have a picnic
- Visit the Wetlands
- Spend an afternoon at a farmer’s market
- Take photos of nature
- Press flowers
- Slip in slide
- Fly a kite
- Go camping in the backyard
- Go on a scavenger hunt around your neighborhood
- Give the car a good wash
- Attend Meet Me in the Street!
- Go to a drive in movie
- Make DIY chalk paint, then decorate the driveway Instructions here.
- Learn how to do a cartwheel
- Go to the zoo
- Collect and paint pet rocks
- Pick wildflowers
- Sunbathe (with proper sunscreen of course)
- Outdoor activities
- Wash your car
- Play at a playground
- Go mini golfing
- Make DIY bubbles Instructions here.
- Set up an outdoor movie night
- Go stargazing
- Enjoy storytime outside
- Go watch the sunset
- Outdoor workout
- Go to a Park n Play event
- Go to Six Flags for the day
- Geocaching
- Look for shapes in the clouds
- Run through the sprinkler
- Watch the clouds
- Learn how to skateboard
- Attend a professional sports game (Go Giants anyone?)
- Go to a nearby beach
- Spend some time at the community pool
- Hug a tree
- Paint with nature
- Make s’mores
- Collect garbage at a beach or park
- Go to a National Park
- Learn a new outdoor sport
- Outdoor movie night
- Make homemade popsicles Ideas here.
- Have a water balloon fight
- Take an outdoor nap (in the shade)
- Tie-dye shirts, beach towels, shorts, dresses, sheets – anything!
- Have a bonfire
- Ride bikes
- Collect and identify the plants growing in your yard
- Walk out to glass beach and collect rocks
- Find an outdoor concert
- Play hopscotch
- Climb a tree
- Build an outdoor fort
- Wake up early and watch the sunrise
- Play with paint
- Have a BBQ
- Invite your friends over for the day
- Learn a new game outside
- Play hide and seek
- Play on a scooter
- Head up to wine country for the day
- Build a treehouse
- Water balloon fight
- Eat a meal outside
- Go for a walk
- Hula hoop
- Blow bubbles
- Go kayaking
- Have a lemonade stand
- Go horseback riding
- Volunteer
- Find constellations in the sky
- Perform a science experiment
- Play corn hole
- Meditate
- Make a time capsule
- Play catch with a ball.
- Go boogie boarding
- Celebrate the Fourth outside
- Float around in a pool
- Catch and release bugs you find in your yard.
- Do outdoor yoga
- Go bird watching
- Host a garden party
- Lay out in a hammock
- Write nice messages with chalk
- Find/host a garage sale
- Hang up some lights, put on music and have an outdoor dance party
- Make friendship bracelets
- Flashlight tag
- Go camping for a weekend
- Journal
- Paddleboard
- Have access to water? Go fishing
- Take a hike in Newell Open Space