According to Paul Tough, author of “How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character,” the qualities kids need for success aren’t taught in a classroom. Instead, Tough identifies a very different set of skills he believes are crucial to success, including perseverance, curiosity, resilience, optimism and self-control. You and I might call … Read More
Develop grit in kids How to develop grit Outdoor education develops grit teaching gritWe know our kids spend too much time looking at screens. And the negative effects of all that screen time for kids—from decreasing their ability to concentrate to increasing their risk of type 2 diabetes—are well documented. So how do we help our kids unplug and do something we know is great for them instead? … Read More
benefits of outdoor acitivites getting kids outside kids and nature Limiting screen time Screen time Screen time for kidsLearn the basics of how to paddle a kayak! Enjoy this short video where you’ll learn how to properly hold a kayak paddle, where to dip the paddle into the water, and how to paddle backwards. Avid4 Adventure staff are experts in water safety and hold many certifications. in our kayaking courses, they’ll teach your … Read More
active outdoor families Family Outdoor Fun how to paddle Kayaking kayaking camps PaddlingLearn all about fitting a bike for kids! Watch this short video for an easy understanding of how to fit a bike for kids. You will learn easy steps on how to adjust a bicycle seat to the proper height for your child. Learn more about our Mountain Biking Summer Camps: Grouped by grade level and … Read More
Bike Biking family adventures Kids biking mountain biking Outdoor adventureCan you hear me now? On a recent family vacation, we took an eco tour to experience how dolphins behave in salt marshes – you know, how they hunted and interacted with each other. The zodiac boat held 10 people, and while it was sturdy, I wouldn’t have been surprised if we were bounced in … Read More
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