1000 Hours Outside 2022 Time Tracker Design Contest
The concept at the core of 1000 Hours Outside is simple - the amount of time kids spend outside ‘actually matters’, though you may not hear this very often. A childhood flooded with nature time benefits kids (and adults) in untold ways.
The spirit behind this journey is one of encouragement and excitement - not burden. For many, being intentional about scheduling in nature time is the one and only thing needed to transform childhood.
For a few years now we’ve provided a few variations of a free downloadable 1000 Hours Outside time tracker sheet that has been downloaded all across the world. Last year we did our very first global design contest and had so many great contributions from all over the world that we’ve decided to run it again.
Similar to last year, there will be three winners comprised of two adults and one child age 12 and under. In an effort to continue to support small businesses that we love, 1000 Hours Outside will be giving each of the adult winners $1000 in store credit and the child winner $250 in store credit to any of the small businesses listed below (can be a combination of several stores).
Small Businesses Included:
Chasing Windmills, Merino wool clothing for babies and children
Safari LTD, Toys that Teach
Mk Nordika, Quality & Stylish Scandinavian rain wear
Lone Cone Shop, Outdoor Gear for Kids
Haba, Wooden Toys, Dolls and Games
Gabb Wireless, A Safe Phone for Kids
Polarn O Pyret, USA, Swedish Childrenswear and Outerwear
Sarah Silks, Open-ended Toys for Imaginative Play
Folkmanis Puppets, The leader in specialty puppets since 1976
Jan and Jul, A leader in outdoor fashion for kids
Splay Athletics, The Perfect Shoe for Kids
1000 Hours Outside, 1000 Hours Outside official merchandise
B4 Adventure, Outdoor + Backyard adventure toys!
Here’s the Nitty Gritty:
*The tracker design contest runs from October 1st, 2021 through October 25th, 2021. Submissions are due by October 25th, 2021 at midnight EST.
*One entry per person is allowed. Each entry must have one tracking sheet containing 1000 spaces as well as a coordinating tracking sheet with 100 spaces, for the “First 100”. All tracking sheets must be submitted via PDF, 8.5” x 11” to hello@1000hoursoutside with subject line “2022 Tracker Design Contest”.
*Winning trackers become the sole property of 1000 Hours Outside for use in 2022. All tracker designs, winning or not, may not be distributed or sold.
*Winning Trackers will be chosen by November 1st and announced shortly thereafter. Trackers will be judged anonymously and based on a point system.
Thank you so much for joining in on this mission to help increase nature play throughout childhood. We can’t wait to see your designs!
See the 2021 winning designs below!
