Who:
Each fourth grader or age equivalent free-choice learner will be able to receive an Every Kid in a Park pass that will give them free access to all of the federal lands and waters across the US for a full year (and their family). Fourth graders will be able to learn about their heritage, connect with nature, and ignite a passion for history and culture. With access to millions of acres of federal lands and waters, this can spark a lifelong commitment to enjoying and saving places that matter.
How - Get Your Pass
Fourth graders can visit the “Get Your Pass” section of www.everykidinapark.gov, complete an online activity, and download a personalized voucher for print and unlimited use at federal lands and waters locations for one year. https://everykidinapark.gov/get-your-pass/fourth-grader
The paper voucher can also be exchanged for a more durable, Interagency Annual 4th Grade Pass at certain federal lands or waters sites. The Every Kid in a Park website offers information on how to obtain a voucher and pass, tips for trip planning, and how parents and educators can get involved.
Why Fourth Graders?
- There are over four million fourth graders in the United States.
- Children who interact with nature and natural areas before age 11 are more likely to have positive attitudes toward nature and the environment.
- Last opportunity to capture “one teacher” classrooms.
- Many federal lands and waters have educational programs that serve fourth grade students.
- Manageable logistics with elementary and after school programs.
- Youngest age brackets increasingly reflect the diversity of our nation.
How it Works
- Show your pass to a ranger when you enter. If there is no ranger, leave it on the dashboard of your car.
- If you visit a site that charges entrance fees per person—The pass admits all children under 16 and up to three adults for free.
- If your group visits a site that charges vehicle fees—The pass admits all children under 16 and all adults in up to one passenger vehicle. Commercial vehicles can't use a pass to get in.
- If you arrive at a site on bicycle—The pass admits all children under 16 and up to three adults on bicycles.
- The pass doesn't cover things like camping, boats, and special tours. Also, some sites are managed by private operators. They may not honor the pass. Check with the site ahead of time to find out.
- The pass doesn’t cover fees for local, city, or state parks and recreation areas unless they say that they accept this pass.
- New year, new look. A new pass will be designed for each school year (for those entering the fourth grade).
Official Rules
- The pass is for U.S. fourth-grade (or home-school equivalent) students.
- Each year, the pass will be valid from September 1 to August 31.
- Students can't transfer the pass to anyone else.
- We can’t accept electronic versions of the paper pass for access or to exchange for a plastic pass.
- There’s no way to request a refund later if you forget the pass when you visit.
- If you lose your pass, get a new one by visiting the website and signing up again.
- Educators can get one paper pass for each of their fourth-grade students.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.everykidInapark.gov
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