THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Introduction: Exploring Outdoor Leisure-Recreation for women and girls. Identify inclusive outdoor activities that empower females while fostering physical health, mental well-being, and community connection. Results should produce a deeper understanding and opportunities (for women and girls) to participate in outdoor leisure-recreation activities.

Learning Objectives

-Identify outdoor leisure activities suitable for women and girls of varying ages and skill levels.

-Analyze barriers and opportunities for female participation in outdoor recreation.

-Ability to design an inclusive, engaging outdoor activity tailored to women and girls.

-Reflect on the social, physical, and psychological benefits of outdoor leisure for female participants.

Essay that includes Ted talks, websites, videos, photos etc., and works cited list.

DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS: To complete the assignment, please choose from ONE of the following:

OPTION ONE (1)

Select up to 1-3 outdoor leisure activities (e.g., cycling, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, camping, grounding, or nature photography, etc.) from credible sources like REI, Girl Scouts, or any other academic outdoor recreation, leisure or wellness or other website source(s).

Description: What the activity involves and where it can be done (e.g., local parks, lakes, trails).

Benefits: Physical, mental, and social benefits for women and girls (e.g., stress relief, confidence-building).

Barriers: Challenges women and girls might face (e.g., safety concerns, lack of gear, societal stereotypes, and physical, financial, socio-economic or environmental barriers).

Inclusivity: How the activity can be adapted for diverse ages, fitness levels, or cultural backgrounds (e.g., beginner-friendly programs, women-only groups).

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OPTION TWO (2)

Design an Outdoor Activity

Objective: Create a detailed plan for a women-and-girls-focused outdoor leisure event that encourages participation and empowerment.

Instructions:

1. Event Concept: Choose one outdoor activity and specify a) the target audience and b) that it is user friendly.

2. Event Details: Location, Duration, Equipment, Safety Measures, permits, legal requirements and anything else as researched and discovered. You may include links, examples.

POINTS TO PONDER

1. How have these experiences been helpful/challenging for women and girls and leisure-recreation.
2. Are there any social justice disparities linked to inclusiveness and access to women participating in any type of outdoor activity.
3. What socioeconomic or financial conditions or considerations that relate to women and girls in the outdoors.

Additional sources:

Women led organization to diversify the outdoors.

The idea for the Outdoor Journal Tour and our signature event #wehiketoheal was born out of a desire to help women learn the importance of praying with their energy, actively moving into alignment with their goals and living as if they already embody them.

BGC is a social enterprise which strives to facilitate mentorship, provide access, uplift leadership, and celebrate representation in the outdoors.

Color Outside helps women of color harness the power of the outdoors to create the JOY-filled, balanced lives they crave through coaching, workshops, & one-of-a-kind retreats.

A publication dedicated to Black equestrians. Smyrna, Georgia

To engage under-represented youth and young adults, while connecting them to the outdoors and careers in conservation. Atlanta, GA

(Re)connecting Black youth to the outdoors. San Antonio, TX

To provide economic equity in outdoor recreation. Colorado

To increase the visibility of outdoorsy people of color.

An organization whose mission is to smash the stereotype that Black people dont swim. Long Island, NY

Their goal is to provide outdoor experiences for youth of color and low income youth. Bay Area

~(Compiled by anonymous source, 2021)

3. SUGGESTED MOVIES/VIDEOS:

please respond to the screenshots in 75 words each for both.