Great American Backyard Campout 2011

The 7th Annual Great American Backyard Campout 2011 is set for  Saturday June 25 -- in your backyard, parks, campgrounds or even your balcony! No site is too big or too small to spend a night sleeping under the stars.

Why Camp?

Think how good you'll feel giving your children the benefits of spending more time outdoors, providing them with memories to last a lifetime while supporting the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). NWF uses 80 cents of every dollar you raise in the Great American Backyard Campout® to support programs that address the problems of America's indoor childhood and the health risks associated with them. Your funds are used to establish and maintain programs to make outdoor time a priority to protect children's health and ensure their readiness to learn.


What's New With Campout?

We're using a brand-new tool that allows you to form "Campout Teams" and raise money that goes right back to helping connect even more kids to the outdoors through National Wildlife Federation's programs, such as Wildlife Watch and Trees for the 21st Century.

When you register your campsite, you'll be able to choose whether you want to set a fund-raising goal. You'll get your own personal page to customize with stories about your own camping experiences or even a treasured photo. Plus you can watch how much money you raise and also send personalized email invites to your friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors.