DigitalCommons@PCOM

Title

Urban Blazers: Fostering Children’s Innate Curiosity and Sense of Adventure

Authors

Christine Quake, Drexel University
Amber Ransom, Drexel University
Kristen Sanders, Drexel University
Rebecca Welcher, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Margaret Vido, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Files

Publication Date

2016

Community Partner

Urban Blazers

City

Philadelphia, PA

Keywords

Physical Fitness and Activity

Comments

Goals and Objectives

• Challenging children to step out of their comfort zone to explore nature
• Teaching team building, leadership, and independence
• Encouraging physical activity and getting outside to play
• Teaching children the importance of nature and all it has to offer
• Promoting utilization of parks and trails within the local communities

Recommended Citation

Quake, Christine; Ransom, Amber; Sanders, Kristen; Welcher, Rebecca; and Vido, Margaret, "Urban Blazers: Fostering Children’s Innate Curiosity and Sense of Adventure" (2016). Bridging the Gaps Posters 2016. 3.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/bridging_gaps2016/3