4th and 5th graders now spend more than five hours a day on screens. Some studies put it past seven. Research is clear that outdoor activity changes that, improving focus, sleep, mental health, and academic performance. The hard part for parents is logistics.
That is what the PA Outdoor Adventure Pass is built to solve. For $69, your 4th or 5th grader gets a full year of curated, family-friendly adventures across Pennsylvania. Many of the participating locations sit one to two hours from NJ, easy weekend or day-trip distance from Bergen, Morris, Hunterdon, Warren, and Sussex counties.
National data shows kids 8 to 12 average over 5 hours a day on screens. The pass swaps that for memory-making.
Drop-in rates at any one of these activities can run $40 to $80 per child. The pass is $69 for 16 months of adventure.
Every location is pre-vetted and family-friendly. Just pick something and go.
The PA Outdoor Adventure Pass is the perfect opportunity for children in to spend time outdoors exploring Pennsylvania’s incredible recreation opportunities. This pass helps families replace screen time with real-world experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and connection.
Lutricia Eberly, Executive Director, PORA
Most NJ families using the pass say yes after the first or second outing. Many participating locations are 1 to 2 hours from northern NJ, on par with a Jersey Shore drive. Use the pass three times in a year and it pays for itself.
Drop-in rates at most of these activities run $40 to $80 per child. The pass is $69 for the entire year. Two to three uses and you are ahead.
Yes! Whole families are welcome. The pass admits the 4th or 5th grader holder. Family pricing for siblings and adults varies by location. Most are family-friendly with reasonable companion rates.
The pass is valid through August 2027 so you have plenty of time to own four seasons of adventures.
The pass is digital. Give your name at each location and they’ll verify the passholder by the photo you upload at purchase.