Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Initiative

Get excited to explore Utah! Grab family or friends and head outside!

Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Initiative was excited to partner with TETON Sports and the YMCA of Northern Utah for a gear giveaway in August 2021. TETON donated their brand-new Oasis Hydration Backpacks to 100 kids, aged 7-12, who are YMCA participants. Check it out!

Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Initiative expresses a commitment to promoting a healthy active lifestyle for our youth and will encourage youth to spend more time in the outdoors engaging in activities that will benefit their physical and emotional well-being.

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Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Initiative is excited to partner with TETON Sports and the YMCA of Northern Utah for a gear giveaway this August. TETON will be donating their brand-new Oasis Hydration Backpacks to 100 kids, aged 7-12, who are YMCA participants.

This resolution:

Expresses commitment to provide Utah’s children with lifelong opportunities to connect with nature and build upon that through their developing years
Recognizes that children are increasingly distanced from outdoor activities, getting less physical exercise and are at an increased risk for chronic physical ailments
Recognizing that time spent in nature can lead to improved physical, mental, developmental, behavioral, and health benefits
Acknowledges the value of providing opportunities for children to experience awe-inspiring moments while gazing upon the natural beauty of Utah’s special outdoor places
Recognizes that experiences in the outdoors provide unique opportunities to connect generations and improve quality family time.
Recognizes that time in the natural world encourages curiosity, provides hands-on field experience, and experiential learning which leads to improved learning of the sciences
Pays tribute to Utah’s heritage of outdoor pastimes, agriculture and a lasting connection to the land.

These 10 activities can be done in your backyard, a city, National or State Park or in the thousands of acres of US Forest Service and BLM land we are lucky to have here in Utah. Get creative and see if you can check them all off this year!

Download the EKO Passport
Descarga el pasaporte español EKO