Get Your Fourth Grade Pass for National Parks

0

Did you know your fourth grader can get your whole family into National Parks and more than 2,000 federal recreation areas for free?

The Fourth Grade Pass program from the National Park Service encourages kids to get outside and explore. During their fourth grade year, you can fill out a short survey and print the pass for free admission. The pass will be good for September 1 – August 31.

How to Use the Fourth Grade Pass

Print off the pass before you leave on your adventure. Simply show the pass at the entrance gates and at most parks, your car will get in for free! The ranger will hand you a more permanent pass. Depending on how many parks you visit during your kid’s fourth grade year, you can save hundreds of dollars! 

Every Kids Outdoors Program

The pass is funded by the Every Kids Outdoors Program. The program focuses on children 10 years of age—the age of most fourth graders—based on research that indicates children ages 9–11 are at a unique developmental stage in their learning where they begin to understand how the world around them works in more concrete ways and they are more receptive to engaging with nature and the environment. By focusing on this age group year after year, the program aims to ensure every child in the United States has the opportunity to visit their Federal lands and waters by the time he or she is 11 years old, thereby establishing a lifelong connection to enjoy and protect our American outdoor heritage.

Other Passes

If you’re a frequent National Park visitor but don’t have a fourth grader, you can purchase an America the Beautiful pass.

Junior Ranger Programs

Don’t forget to check out the Junior Ranger program when you visit! Check out our guide here.

Previous articleEpic Quest Adventure at Sea Quest!
Next articleBeginner’s Guide to Consignment Sales in Denver
Sarah McGinnity
Sarah is owner of Denver Mom Collective and is passionate about encouraging and connecting moms - we weren't meant to do this alone! She graduated from Kansas State (Go Cats!) in journalism, worked for newspapers and for several marketing departments, and eventually got her master's in urban administration. Sarah and her husband Shea have four kids - Henry (11), Clark (8), Lucy (7) and Caroline (the dessert baby). She enjoys reading historical fiction, beating her kids at board games and traveling as much as possible.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here