Ever wanted to go camping some place other than the back yard but not too far from home? This September, Greening Youth Foundation and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park will be hosting the annual Legacy Campout Experience! Here’s everything you need to know…
On October 9 -10, 2020, Greening Youth Foundation and National Park Service will virtually celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Legacy Campout and the 40thanniversary of the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Special guest speakers, inspiring celebrities and fun outdoor activities will be virtually presented, while preserving the rich history and values of African American resilience. Save these dates, October 9-10, 2020, as we virtually commemorate these two historic milestones, while “camping-in-place.”
Friday, October 9th at 7 p.m. – Saturday, October 10th at noon
A private link will be sent to participants. The campout will take place online from the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
FREE Have a blast and give back!
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Please contact either of the following coordinators:
Tina Fynn – Greening Youth Foundation
Phone: 770-605-8002
Email: tina@gyfoundation.org
Rebecca Karcher – National Park Service
Phone: 404-787-3377
Email: rebecca_karcher@nps.gov
GYF employs a professional staff of historians, sociologists, psychologists, educators, marine biologists, environmental scientists, anthropologists and wilderness experts. GYF’s team is highly specialized and focuses on land acquisition, design and development, greenway and green space project management, community mobilization and outreach. We are dedicated to the preservation of nature’s finite and historical resources. Collectively we have more than 400 years of experience facilitating youth programs that emphasize personal growth through hands-on experience and challenges.
