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Let's face it, screens are a way of life. They make things easier, faster, and even more accessible! We're both even on one right now. But too much screen time can negatively impact the growing brains of kids and adolescents.
Dr. pooja tandon
Children's Hospital Colorado
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Then, head to the nearest snowy hill for some winter fun.
Fill in this customizable certificate for your child and get ready to create a memory.
Bundle up with a mission. Challenge your kid and their friends to spot animal tracks, pinecones, and icicles to check off bingo boards. First one to “bingo!” wins a prize!*
Print this IOU certificate, fill it out, and gift an afternoon of eyes-wide-open fun.
Need bingo card inspiration? Check these out.
*Prize not included but we have some ideas to reward the winner:
Give a kid you love an epic outdoor experience where they get to pelt their friends and loved ones with snowball after snowball.
Simply print this IOU certificate, fill it out, and wait for them to cash it in for a snow day sneak attack.
Curious when snow may be in your forecast? Check here.
Spend a whole day saying “yes” to adventure—sledding, hiking, snow forts, or whatever the outdoors inspires—with the gift of a day in which the adult in your kid’s life has to say “yes” to any free outdoor activity.
Print this IOU certificate, fill it out, and give the gift of a day full of surprises and fun. The kids are in charge.
Give a kid in your life the gift of a nighttime adventure. This customizable certificate lets them redeem an evening when they not only get to skip bedtime, but they get to head out and explore under the stars, too.
Plan ahead with upcoming full moons:
Full moon dates in 2026: January 3, February 2, March 3, April 2, May 1 and 31, June 30, July 29, August 28, September 26, October 26, November 24, and December 24
Give a kid you love a night of simple, starry magic and sweet treats. This certificate is redeemable for one night of munching on s’mores while looking for constellations. Simply print out the certificate, pick your dates, guests, and location (from backyard to the backcountry) and give them a night of starry-eyed fun.
Look for constellations together with these easy resources:
Give a kid in your life a magical winter adventure where they can twirl, race, and skid. This IOU certificate is customizable to location, guests, and date so you can gift them a redeemable day of frosty fun.
Not sure where to skate? Here are a few places across the state.
As always, make safety part of the fun. When heading out to skate, choose official ice-skating sites. Managed rinks are regularly checked for ice thickness and safety, ensuring kids can play without worry. Let’s keep every spin safe this season.
Give them a gift to look forward to by planning a camping trip to a state park, national park or forest, or anywhere really! You choose the place, the guests, and the trip length and simply fill out the certificate to surprise them with the gift of the great outdoors.
Need ideas for where to go? Check out the tips below. And just a heads up! Some sites book up to six months in advance so it’s smart to plan ahead.
Campground Reservations
To reserve a site at a state park, visit https://cpw.state.co.us/camping.
To reserve a site on federally managed public lands, like national parks and forests, visit https://www.recreation.gov/.
Have a fourth grader in the family? Get a free national parks pass to save on park entry fees here.
Lots of Colorado cities, towns and counties also manage their own campsites, too.
Gear Libraries
Need some gear? Colorado has great gear libraries across the state that makes venturing out easier.
Now here’s something to look forward to: a peaceful morning on the lake or river as you reel in the biggest fish yet. This certificate gives kids something to look forward to as the seasons change. Simply set the date and grab the tackle box when the time comes.
Need a good spot? Check out: https://cpw.state.co.us/fishing/where-to-fish
Need some gear? Colorado has great gear libraries across the state that makes adventuring out easier and more affordable.
Curious about gear? Check out these gear libraries in Colorado:
The thrill of camping can happen right at home. This certificate promises a kid in your life a backyard campout. Gather up the sleeping bags, make some fun snacks, and sneak out back to turn the backyard into Camp Backyardia for a night.
Need a tent or some gear for the night? Check out these gear libraries:
Want to come up with your own IOU? This certificate allows you to fill in the outdoor adventure you’re gifting. Share what you come up with on Instagram and Facebook.
