Transcript Program Overview

Program
Overview
Inspiring city communities to experience the outdoors!
Serving Lancaster, PA and Philadelphia, PA areas.
866-878-3595 (toll-free)
www.letsgooutdoors.net
[email protected]
Let’s Go Outdoors (LGO)
Program Description
• Outdoor themed, 60-minute, weekly activity program
• Fun, interactive, educational, outdoor sessions (weather permitting)
that promote learning, team building, family bonding, health,
fitness, environmental awareness, and inexpensive travel
• Created for those seeking to “try” or “ease” into outdoor activities
(i.e., camping, hiking, fishing, etc.), especially amongst ethnicities
with the lowest participation in these activities
• Participation is open to individuals, families, and organizations
LGO Program
Provides Solutions
BATTLES 4 KEY ISSUES:
1. The lack of parent/guardian involvement with their child
2. The need for programming that offers physical activity
amongst children (and adults) to combat obesity
3. The desire to have a program that doesn’t interfere with
homework, but can possibly connect to it
4. The importance of increasing outdoor awareness within
underrepresented populations, which can help lead to
stronger interest in “the sciences” among minority children
LGO Program Offers
Solutions to Issue #1
• Issue #1:
“My parents don’t take me to go on outdoor activities,” is the
reason noted by 20% of children, ages 6-12, as why they don’t
participate in outdoor activities.*
(*Found in the “2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report “produced by The Outdoor Foundation)
Solution/LGO Offers:
• Requires parents to participate with their child
• Program was designed for all ages – though, those aged
6-12, were in the forefront when Let’s Go Outdoors’
members created the weekly lessons and activities
LGO Program Offers
Solutions to Issue #2
• Issue #2:
“Many American youngsters are not getting enough physical activity
and parents are failing to make their children's health a priority,
according to a new study.”
(*Found in “Reuters Online News,” article published on 4/13/11 by Mr. Bernd Debussman, Jr. –
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/13/us-children-exercise-idUSTRE73C7R920110413)
Solution/LGO Offers:
• Each weekly session incorporates 15 minutes of low-impact
exercise
• Activity stations within each weekly session promote movement
and light physical fitness
LGO Program Offers
Solutions to Issue #3
• Issue #3:
“I have too much schoolwork,” is the number one reason, based on
a survey asking participants of different ethnicities, ages 6-17, as to
what keeps them from participating in outdoor activities.
(*Found in the “2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report “produced by The Outdoor Foundation)
Solution/LGO Offers:
• An educationally based program – material learned in sessions can
help with schoolwork
• Designed as a weekend program to not interfere with weekday
schoolwork
LGO Program Offers
Solutions to Issue #4
• Issue #4:
“As the United States becomes a majority minority population,
participation in outdoor activities among diverse groups is
becoming increasingly important...”
(*Found in the “2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report “produced by The Outdoor Foundation)
Solution/LGO Offers:
• Operates in two cities that have strong percentages of minority
residents (primarily African Americans and Hispanics)
• Hosts activity sessions in underrepresented neighborhood locations
Other Program Benefits
• One-of-a-kind program:
– Is family-friendly and meant for those unfamiliar with outdoor activity
– Provides educational outdoor activities on a weekly bases year-round
• A “pre-packaged” program:
– No need to design your own program – it’s already created, offering
convenience, and is conducted by experienced facilitators
• Travel offering of program:
– Each month, an excursion, or short day trip, is offered to participants as an
opportunity to apply the skills/lessons learned throughout the weekly
sessions
Experience the
Program
•
Become a 3, 9, or 12 month Member:
– We are a membership-based program for organizations, families, and individuals
•
Consider a 4-Week Trial Membership for Organizations:
– Try the program at your school or business for four separate weeks (1 session per week) as a
“test” to see how it operates and/or gain feedback
•
Offer “Site-Use” for the Program:
– Visibility and promotion of your organization comes with “site-use” and we continuously seek
new locations to host the program (Note: We are licensed and insured.)
• Schedule an Individual or Group Presentation:
– We would be happy to arrange for a representative to speak with you or your organization
For questions, more information, or to arrange any of the above call us at
866-878-3595 or email [email protected].