“Being outside makes me feel like a better person on the inside.”
- Bucksport Middle School student
The Life Happens Outside® Challenge is a way for an entire middle school community to intentionally spend lots of time outside for one week.
Every minute outside counts — from sports practice to dog walking, camping in the yard, or doing homework in the park!
It’s best when the whole school takes part and the community supports them.
Dates: May 10-17, 2024
Participants: Students and faculty at Maine Middle schools (grades 5-8)
The prize: The top 8 schools with the most outdoor minutes will win $1,000 to use towards outdoor activities for your school.
What Students Are Saying About The Life Happens Outside® Experience
“I got to spend time outside hunting with my dad. It was awesome!”
— Student at Wiscasset Middle High School
“I learned that I need to take care of myself by going outside socializing and making friends.”
— Student from Bucksport Middle School
“I’ve been going to sleep earlier and been able to get up without being super tired. I think because of all the stuff I’m doing outdoors has been tiring me out.”
— Siquon ,Sipayik Elementary School
“Being outside made me happy.”
— Quote Source Anna, Athens Community School
Lead Sponsor
Legacy Sponsor - First National Bank.
American Rescue Plan Act GEER, Reverted EANS Funding received from the USDOE support the implementation of this project. The project has an award totaling $6.6 million dollars of which 100% is federally funded and directly attributed to project implementation. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the USDOE or the U.S. Government.
