Get your kids involved in the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife ‘My Outdoor School Holiday Challenge’ these school holidays.

The challenge aims to encourage children to get outside and learn about nature through a series of simple activities to be completed during the mid-year break.

NT Parks and Wildlife Community Engagement Officer Susie Armes said the school holidays were a fantastic time to get your family outside and into the Territory’s beautiful parks and reserves.

“Following the motto kids do better outside, we are encouraging families to take part in our ‘My Outdoor School Holiday Challenge’ which encourages children to get outside every day during the mid-year break,” she said.

“With challenges such as looking for wildlife in your backyard, collecting different leaf shapes, taking nature ‘selfies’ and visiting a local park, there is definitely something for everyone to sink their teeth into

“You can even compete with friends and family to see who can tick off the most challenges in a row and each week we’ll update our Facebook page with outdoor ideas and places to visit.” Ms Armes said.

“The best memories are made outdoors and this school holidays it’s time to get everyone outdoors and involved in the challenge.”

The challenge will kick off on June 25, the first day of the school holidays with 30 simple activities to be completed before the end of the mid-year break. 

Everyone who finishes the challenge and provides evidence of finishing all 30 before the 1st of August will receive a limited edition sticker!

Those who sign up will also receive a weekly enews with hints, tips, ideas and reminders about events over the school break.

To receive your daily challenges and some helpful hints and tips on getting out and about, sign up at www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au.

Media Contact – Susie Armes 8951 8247