Weekly Quests

Hammer, wire, or simply hang a feeder — this week's Outside quest turns a few hours of backyard building into a season-long friendship with your local birds. Families earn the Backyard Builder badge and a handmade reason to step outside every morning.

Build a Bug Observation Jar is Week 45 of Outside's 52-week family quest calendar — a 45-minute backyard adventure that teaches kids to look closely, handle living things gently, and let them go. Families catch a glimpse of the insect world, then set it free and walk away with something that lasts longer than any souvenir.

Build a Mini Shelter is Week 32 of Outside's 52-week family quest calendar — a 90-minute backyard or trailside challenge where kids and parents construct a working small shelter from sticks, tarps, blankets, or cardboard. It is medium difficulty, earns 400 XP, and unlocks the Shelter Builder badge when completed through the Outside app.

Week 25 of the Outside family quest calendar sends your crew into the backyard or a sunny trailhead to build a working solar charger station using nothing but sunlight and a little know-how. In about ninety minutes, kids discover that the sun is a genuine power source they can actually use. Complete this quest in the Outside app and earn the Sun Powered badge.

Week 28 of the Outside family quest calendar sends your crew outside with tools in hand to repair, tighten, or patch one piece of gear. Sixty minutes of honest work builds real confidence and leaves everyone with something they can point to and say they fixed. Complete the quest in the Outside app and earn the Fix-It Crew badge.

Trail Snack Pack is Week 10 of Outside's 52-week family quest calendar, where kids take the wheel on planning and packing the perfect trail snack kit. In about 45 minutes, families sort through energy foods, proteins, and treats, portion everything into reusable containers, and zip up a bag ready for the next outing. It is one of those simple builds that pays off every hike after it.