Today, I want to share an opportunity for families. African Americans are being recruited by other African Americans to enjoy the beauty and historical content of the National parks.
President Barack Obama created Every Kid in a Park so fourth graders and their families could discover our all national parks, forests and public lands during the school year. The free pass is good through August 31, 2016.
Visit Yosemite and others for free.
You and your families can visit 2000 sites for free. Educators also can download passes for their students.
- Available to U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) with a valid Every Kid in a Park paper pass.
- The pass is valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year through the following summer (September-August).
- Paper passes can be obtained by visiting the Every Kid in a Park website and can be exchanged for the Annual 4th Grade Pass atFederal recreation sites that charge Entrance or Standard Amenity fees.
- Digital version of the paper pass (such as on smart phones or tablets) will not be accepted to exchange for an Annual 4th Grade Pass.
- The pass is non-transferable.
- Educators can also be involved! Learn more at the Every Kid in a Park website.
Additional Details about the Annual 4th Grade Pass
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