Kids Alfresco will be a global organization whose mission is to inspire and enable young children to enjoy active lives outdoors. The escalating number of overweight children in this country and throughout the world is staggering. Indoor sedentary trends, inadequate exercise and poor nutrition are the primary culprits. Kids Alfresco promotes purpose driven activity through everyday play as well as planned activities such as hiking, camping and biking to the more structured outdoor experiences incorporating the natural sciences including ecology, astronomy, biology, geology and more. Whether it's exploring the rich wilderness in their own backyards or experiencing the unique flora and fauna of a foreign country, the great outdoors is all around us. Our children and the earth will be in a healthier and happier place through Kids Alfresco. From passionate parents and volunteers to generous corporations, Kids Alfresco, through education and collaboration, will accomplish the incredible. American Express® will fund a project anywhere from $1 million to $5 million. The project to be awarded funds is based on member votes. So help make the biggest impact possible: Register right now, then cast your vote for Kids Alfresco.