Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®, observed every Third Thursday of March, encourages adults to write notes of encouragement to young people. This special day, spearheaded by Camp Fire, highlights the profound impact a thoughtful message can have on a child’s self-discovery. Take a moment to uplift a young person, share their strengths, and inspire their journey to becoming their best self.
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Expected Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® Deals
As a cause-driven observance, Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® focuses less on commercial deals and more on community support and engagement. Organizations like Camp Fire, the day’s founder, often partner with corporate sponsors for awareness campaigns and fundraising drives. Look for opportunities to donate to youth development programs or participate in local mentorship initiatives. Retailers such as Target and Walmart may feature in-store promotions on stationery or craft supplies, encouraging families to create personalized notes. Educational publishers like Scholastic might offer free resources or activities to foster positive communication. We encourage visiting the official Camp Fire website to learn about their initiatives and how you can contribute to empowering young people. We will update this page with confirmed live programs as March 19 approaches.
Platform Guide for Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #AbsolutelyIncredibleKidDay. Share photos of handwritten notes, creative messages, or heartwarming stories of kids you’re celebrating.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #AbsolutelyIncredibleKidDay. Post a message of encouragement for a child in your life or share a memory of a note that impacted you.
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Mention @NatlToday and use #AbsolutelyIncredibleKidDay. Tweet short, impactful messages of appreciation for young people, or share statistics about the power of positive reinforcement.
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Camp Fire, America's first multiracial, multicultural, and nonsectarian organization for girls, went co-ed.
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® began as a nationwide effort urging adults to write about the awesome children in their lives.
Camp Fire celebrated 100, with participants from coast to coast lighting campfires (of course!) at the same time to mark the occasion.
The organization taught kids and teens SEL (Social Emotional Learning) skills via the new Thrive{ology} framework, a research-based approach for youth success.
Camp Fire recognized three kids chosen for their resilience, determination, courage, compassion, and joy - Ohio fifth-grader Hala Khalil, who has quickly learned English after arriving from Jordan; aspiring drummer Jessica Albertson; and talented baseball player Davy Bradley.
How Businesses Can Celebrate Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®
Local businesses can participate in Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® by hosting letter-writing stations for customers to craft messages to children in their lives or to be delivered to local youth organizations. Retailers could offer discounts on stationery or books, encouraging the act of thoughtful communication. Restaurants might create special ‘Kids Eat Free’ promotions or partner with a local Boys & Girls Club for a donation drive. Emphasize the importance of positive reinforcement and community support for youth development.
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® FAQs
When is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®?
In 2027, Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® will be observed on Thursday, March 18. This annual event consistently provides an opportunity to celebrate the unique qualities of children in our communities.
Who founded Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®?
The day was established by Camp Fire, an organization dedicated to guiding young people toward self-discovery. Since its inception in 1997, the day has grown into a widespread movement promoting positive reinforcement for children.
How many children are in the U.S.?
The U.S. is home to over 73 million children, a demographic that benefits immensely from positive reinforcement and encouragement. Celebrating their potential on this day helps foster a supportive environment for their growth.
What is the impact of positive reinforcement on children?
Receiving positive messages can lead to improved academic performance, better social skills, and reduced behavioral issues in children. It reinforces good behavior and effort, helping kids understand their value and potential.
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® Activities
Write a note
Simply tell a special young person in your life what makes her/him so, well, absolutely incredible. Be specific. Stick the note in their lunchbox (if they have one), or anywhere else they might look. Not feeling old school? You can always post on their favorite social media page. Or just tell them in person.
Consider a Camp Fire camp
You'll be surprised at the variety. There are camps for the LGBTQ community, as well as autism camps, grief camps, special needs camps — and many more. Kids learn crucial life skills while participating in a wide array of fun activities.
Plan for a "Wohelo Award"
"Wohelo” stands for work, health, and love — critical Camp Fire values for over a century. The award represents the organization's highest achievement. Kids in grades 9-12 work hard to complete an intensive project based on their passion. Looks pretty cool on a college application, too!
5 Spectacular, Inspiring, Confident Kids You Seriously Need To Know...Like Right Now
Tanitoluwa Adewumi
He's the 8-year-old Nigerian refugee who just won the "kindergarten through third grade" category at the New York State chess championship. All this, despite living with his family in a homeless shelter.
Dafne Almazán
Originally from Mexico, Dafne became a psychologist...at age 13! Next up — Harvard, where, at age 17, she's the first minor to be enrolled in a post-graduate degree program in the last 100 years.
Elisabeth Anisimow
The Los Angeles-based artist began selling her paintings at age 7. Now 12, she turned her parents' garage into a studio. Elisabeth hopes to study art at the Sorbonne in Paris.
Hunter Wallace
This Texas teenager, born with cerebral palsy, holds a prominent place on his high school wrestling team. (He's the captain.) Hunter hopes to inspire others with his inspiring viral workout video
Charley Thomas
This 10-year-old British boy can recite the mathematical constant known as "Pi" (π) to an astonishing 258 decimal places.
Why We Love Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®
AIKD focuses on the "now."
Yes, when it comes to our young people, it's absolutely crucial to plan for the future. Still, Camp Fire hopes to inspire kids to take on leadership roles right now. Why wait? Children have unlimited potential.
Life lessons
Camp Fire remains committed to helping kids "use their voice and find their sparks." Each young person has different passions. Exploring them early can greatly improve their chances of success. Let's help kids figure out who they are on Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®.
"Thrive{ology}"
It's a philosophy that urges us to help kids thrive now. Thrive{ology} involves identifying passions, pushing past obstacles, focusing on goals, and taking time to reflect.
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