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March 8
Colorado Springs Outdoor Recreation For Family Adventures

Here are our local Colorado Springs outdoor recreation suggestions to get your family outdoors and excited about adventure camp this summer! Our mission is to inspire kids to lead active lifestyles, which means staying active even when camp is not in session.  We encourage a year-round engagement with the outdoors, so we’ve provided a list … Read More

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February 16
How To: Teach Kids to Ride A Bike – an Introduction

Learn the basics about teaching kids to ride a bike! In this introductory video, you will learn the basics about teaching kids to learn how to ride a bike – from pushing, to basic pedaling and steering. We try to make the steps as easy as possible since teaching kids to learn to bike is … Read More

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April 11
Local Outdoor Recreation Areas in California for the Whole Family

Oh, the places you’ll go….at camp this summer! We’re sharing our favorite local outdoor recreation areas in the California Bay Area  for the whole family so you can get outdoors and get active at the places we travel to at camp during the summer! One gorgeous morning over breakfast, we were deciding where to go biking when … Read More

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Local Outdoor Recreation Areas in Colorado for the Whole Family

Oh, the places you’ll go….at camp this summer! We’re sharing our favorite local outdoor recreation areas in Colorado for the whole family so you can get outdoors and get active at the places we travel to at camp during the summer! One gorgeous morning over breakfast, we were deciding where to go biking when my son told … Read More

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February 16
When the worst day becomes the absolute best day

Campers enjoy outdoor adventures no matter the weather Ever have one of those conversations with your kiddo that makes you tilt your head to the side as you try to process it?  Something along the lines of the following, which happened when I picked up my son, Jack, during one of his Avid4 Adventure weeks. … Read More

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July 23
How to get active as a family and prepare for camp

Do it together! We know camp isn’t just about the activities kids will learn, right?  It’s also about making friends and becoming independent – camp is really a life-long learning experience.  But, we also know that kids can be tentative and shy when they feel uncomfortable – especially if they think their skills could be … Read More

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June 23
Camp from a parent’s perspective

Inside Avid4 Adventure! Maybe you’re uneasy about sending your kiddos to camp.  Maybe you grew up in the city and never experienced camp yourself.  Maybe you just can’t bear the thought of your child being away from you even though you know it’s the best thing for him (errr . . . or is that … Read More

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