The Challenge is Now On!

Embrace the Outdoors: Boost Fun, Learning, and Adventure with ADSN's Summer Challenge!

Welcome to the 2024 Summer Challenge for Dayhome Providers!

Summer is here, and it’s time to embrace the sunshine, fresh air, and endless opportunities for outdoor fun and learning. We are thrilled to launch our annual Summer Challenge, encouraging all dayhome providers to maximize their time outside with the children in their care.

What is the Summer Challenge?

The Summer Challenge is an exciting initiative designed to inspire dayhome providers to make the most of the beautiful summer weather by spending as many hours as possible outdoors. It’s a fantastic way to promote physical activity, creativity, and a love for nature among children.

When is the Summer Challenge?

The Summer Challenge takes place between July 2 and August 30. See how many hours you can track for those 2 months!

Why Participate?

  • Health and Well-being: Outdoor play is crucial for children’s physical and mental health. It promotes exercise, reduces stress, and enhances mood and concentration.
  • Learning and Development: Nature offers endless learning opportunities. From exploring plants and insects to engaging in imaginative play, the outdoors is a dynamic classroom.
  • Community and Connection: Join a network of like-minded dayhome providers. Share tips, ideas, and encouragement. Participate in a collective effort to prioritize outdoor time.

Join the challenge for a chance to win an end of summer prize pack for your dayhome!

How to Get Started

  1. Join the Challenge: Your Summer Hours Tracker will be sent to you!
  2. Plan Your Outdoor Activities: Think of fun and engaging outdoor activities that you and your children can enjoy together.
  3. Start Tracking: Begin logging your outdoor hours and coloring in your tracker.

Join the Challenge!

Share Your Adventures

We love to see our community in action! Share your Summer Challenge journey on social media with the hashtag #SC2024. Post photos of your tracker, your outdoor activities, and the fun adventures you have with your dayhome!

Submit Your Tracker

The Summer Challenge ENDS on August 30! Submit your tracker to be entered into our draws for some sweet summer prizes. Be sure to send your Summer Hours Tracker back to us BY SEPTEMBER 4th to be included in our draws. 

Prizes and Recognition

MOST HOURS TRACKED: At the end of the summer, we’ll recognize the dayhome provider with the most outdoor hours logged and award them with an ice cream treat for their whole dayhome!

RANDOM DRAW: We’ll also do a random draw for a Summer Prize Pack – just submit your Summer Hours Tracker to be eligible for the draw. Each group of 10 hours spent outside will get you additional entries into our draw.

Counting Hours Before Submitting Your Tracker

Please track your hours prior to submitting your Summer Hours Tracker – this will help us tremendously! 

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