California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights

2001 - California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights (COBR) adopted by the California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
2007 - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a proclamation endorsing the COBR. the
California State Park and Recreation Commission and California State Alliance of YMCA also announced their support. 

Objective of California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights (COBR)

That every child in California, by the completion of their 14th year, have the opportunity to experience each of the activities listed within the California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights.

1. Play in a safe place
2. Explore nature
3. Learn to swim
4. Go fishing
5. Follow a trail
6. Camp under the stars
7. Ride a bike
8. Go boating
9. Connect with the past
10. Plant a seed

COBR Toolkit Examples

California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks, and Tourism

• To balance its membership, the Roundtable seeks recreation, parks and tourism leaders from government, business and the public. 
• The Roundtable welcomes applications from qualified and interested candidates.  The following steps are used to qualify and approve candidates for membership in the Roundtable.
  • Membership candidate asks an existing Roundtable member to act as his/her sponsor. 
  • Interested candidates can also contact the Co-chair.
  • Candidate provides a resume and a letter or email expressing his/her interest in becoming a member of the Roundtable and reason for joining.
  • The executive committee reviews the application material for approval. The Co-chair will contact the new member and notify him or her with upcoming meetings and other opportunities to participate.
• The California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism seeks to be a forum for recreation and tourism providers and park agency professionals to share and collaborate on issues affecting the public access to great outdoor experiences and places.
• General meetings are held every four months with the Executive Committee meeting between sessions to provide communications and policy reviews. 
• The Roundtable also provides support to members and other applicants when issues of general concern need support.
• The California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) provides administrative support to the Roundtable.

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