On an individual basis, 79 percent increased their
outdoor recreation activities as a result of the Challenge. Perhaps more important, 95 percent believe
that the Challenge is effective in motivating "outdoor
novices" to get outdoors and 93 percent believe their
campus community is more aware of outdoor opportunities due to the Challenge. Below are additional
survey findings:
The only of its kind, the Outdoor Nation Campus
Challenge runs each fall with a call for participating
schools kicking off in the spring. The Challenge aims
to engage young people in outdoor recreation—
rewarding schools with the most outdoor activities
logged by the most people in their campus network
(students, faculty, alumni and local community). The
sc hool with the most participants and outdoor activities will be named the National Outdoor
Champion, and the top individual will be
crowned Outsider of the Year.
The Campus Challenge is the signature program of Outdoor Nation. Spearheaded by
college students across the country, Outdoor
Nation works to engage,
empower and activate a new generation of
outdoor enthusiasts — resulting in a population that is both healthier and more active as
related to outdoor issues, causes and decisions. Today, Outdoor Nation represents the
largest and most active community of young
people championing outdoor participation
and recreation.
If you are interested in learning more or signing up for the 2016 Outdoor Nation Campus
Challenge, come to our info session at the
AORE conference on Friday, Nov. 20th in the
Atlanta Room from 2:00-3:00 pm. Also, visit
oncampuschallenge.org for more information.
The Outdoor Foundation was established by Outdoor Industry Association to inspire and
grow future generations of outdoor enthusiasts. We strive to be a driving force behind a
massive increase in active outdoor recreation in America. We are an inclusive organization made up of, and supported by, broad-based coalitions and partnerships that share
the common interest of promoting healthy outdoor lifestyles. We provide an inspirational
bridge to the outdoors for a diverse range of individuals and organizations. We are a
transparent, fiscally responsible organization that is adequately funded to achieve our
Core Purpose. We serve as a credible source of information for our stakeholders, partners and policy-makers.
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