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Every Kid Outdoors (federal lands and waters agencies)
Every Kid Outdoors fourth-grade pass
Free entry for every fourth grader (and the family with them) to national parks and other federal lands. Teachers and homeschool leaders print the passes online.
- Amount
- Free pass for each fourth grader to all national parks, lands and waters
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Yes, a for-profit school can apply
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opAny fourth-grade teacher, plus adults who work with fourth graders, including homeschool and religious group leaders.
- New schools
- Brand-new schools can apply
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026on everykidoutdoors.gov
How to apply
- Step 1: Fill out the educator form (name, work email, school or organization, number of students)
- Step 2: Print a paper pass for each fourth grader
- Step 3: Use the free activity guides if you like
- Step 4: Call the park or site before a trip to make sure it takes the pass
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“You're an adult who engages fourth graders through a youth-serving organization. For example, … a home-school leader, an after-school leader, or a religious group leader.”
Teachers at any U.S. school also qualify. Passes are for fourth graders only. Each pass works through August 31, 2027 and can be switched to a digital pass at recreation.gov. Not every site accepts the paper pass, so call before you go.
- Fourth graders only
- Up to 300 passes per form (fill it out again for more)
Timing
No deadline. Print passes any time; this year's passes are good through August 31, 2027.