Community Center Every Kid in a Park Free access to federal lands and waters for 4th graders and their guests By Jonathan B. Jarvis D o you remember staying out until dark climbing trees, riding bikes, building forts, splashing through streams? Many of us do, but it is not generally true for today's youth. Many grow up without spending large amounts of time exploring the outdoors and developing ties to the environment. 10 Parks & Recreation | J U LY 2 0 1 6 | W W W. PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N . O R G We hope to change that with the help of the White House's new Every Kid in a Park program. The initiative provides every fourth-grade student in America, along with his or her family, the opportunity to visit more than 2,000 federally managed lands and waters - for FREE! The website www.everykidinapark. go provides information about the program and how to obtain the pass. It also suggests destinations and activities so kids can experience first-hand our country's most inspiring historical sites and natural spaces. This year, the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary. It is a time to not just reflect on the past 100 years, but also to look ahead to the future. We hope