Why Outside Matters

More time experiencing. Less time scrolling.

Young people are growing up in a world where screens are an unavoidable part of everyday life. Technology has its place—but so do muddy shoes, fishing poles, campfires, trails, fresh air, and face-to-face connection.

Time outdoors gives young people opportunities to move, explore, solve problems, try new things, and connect with the people and world around them. Research has linked time in nature and physical activity with benefits for mental and emotional well-being, including reduced stress and anxiety, improved mood, greater confidence, and stronger social connection.

At Off We Grow, we aren't simply trying to get kids off their screens.

We want to give them more reasons to look up.

Through shared outdoor adventures and time spent alongside positive, encouraging adults, young people have opportunities to discover new interests, develop new skills, build confidence, and experience the kind of connection that can't be found through a screen.

Grow

New experiences and challenges create opportunities to build confidence, independence, resilience, and new skills.

Explore

Fishing, hiking, camping, wildlife, conservation, and other outdoor adventures give young people the chance to experience a world beyond their everyday surroundings.

Connect

Shared experiences outdoors create space for conversation, encouragement, mentorship, friendship, and a stronger connection with the natural world.

The goal isn't just less screen time. It's more childhood.